Artificial green walls come in so many shapes, sizes, colors and applications that it can be difficult to find the right option for your space. Whether you are looking for a decorative product for your apartment, an eye-catching detail for your office reception or a high-impact element of a commercial project, it is important to do your research to find an attractive, low-maintenance and affordable product that you will like for years to come.
In this complete guide to artificial green walls, we answer all your questions about plant walls and offer tips on choosing the perfect option for you. We go through the differences between the use of artificial plants and real ones, look at the different types of wall panels available and offer advice on price, appearance, installation and maintenance.
Contents:
What is an artificial green wall?
What are they made of?
Artificial or live plants, what's the difference?
Are there different types of green walls?
How much do artificial green walls cost?
How to install an artificial green wall
Can you move an artificial green wall?
How to maintain an artificial green wall
Interior green walls for homes and apartments
Open green walls for homes and apartments
Garden walls for offices, shops and receptions
Conclusion
What is an artificial green wall?
The artificial green wall is a vertical garden system made of panels of artificial plants. High-quality artificial green walls are realistic, low-maintenance and long-lasting, while lower-quality options may look too shiny and synthetic.
They are usually assembled in sections, fixing the back of each panel to the surface of your wall with screws or cable ties (depending on your surface).
Artificial green wall
Artificial green walls have several advantages over the use of real plants (we will look more later). They can be used for residential and commercial projects and are popular in apartments, courtyards, balconies, furniture for shops, offices and receptions.
After all, if you have a blank wall that could use some visual interest, artificial green walls are a cheap and attractive option with low maintenance costs.
What are they made of?
The material of your green wall will depend on the type and quality of the product you are buying. Cheap artificial plants can be made using a combination of plastic, silk and paper. Some cheaper options can even be made with the help of heavy metals.
At the better end of the spectrum, our artificial green walls are made of high quality and ultraviolet-tested synthetic materials, so they remain beautiful for years to come.
The frames on the back of the green wall panels can be covered with steel or plastic, depending on the quality of the product. Some lower-priced items have a simple and flexible plastic frame that can be easily assembled, while other higher-end products have sturdy metal frames that attach together with an easy and secure assembly system.
Artificial or live plants, what's the difference?
If you are wondering whether to buy real or artificial plants for your vertical garden, it is good to consider the following pros and cons:
Advantages of artificial plants over live plants:
✔️ Lower maintenance and running costs
✔️ Easier and cheaper installation than real plants
✔️ Never water
✔️ No pesticides or fertilizers are required
✔️ They never die
✔️ Do not cause allergies
✔️ They do not need sunlight to survive
As you can see, artificial plants have many advantages. They are often cheaper, less time consuming and less risky. The best part is that they look great all year round.
Are there different types of green walls?
Artificial vertical gardens are available in all shapes, colors and sizes. Since they are sold in separate panels, you can combine to create your own design or have an artificial green wall company like us do a custom project for you.
Our green wall panels are available in a wide range of styles.
Artificial green wall panels
How much do artificial green walls cost?
Artificial green walls can cost from a few hundred levs to several thousand, depending on the quality of the panels where you buy them and the size of the wall.
There are cheaper options for artificial plants sold in popular chain stores that can be temptingly advantageous. If you are looking for a temporary feature or don't mind if your green wall looks noticeably fake, this may be the right choice for you.
How to install an artificial green wall
Most artificial garden walls are easy to install by screwing or tying the frame of the plant panels to the surface on the wall. However, it is important to use the right screws so as not to damage the wall surface.
Can you move an artificial plant wall?
Moving real plants can be a delicate procedure. If you install a vertical garden of live plants, over time you may find that there is too much sun, not enough sun, or that its plants need to be replanted.
Artificial plant walls obviously do not face these problems and can easily develop and move to a new location. It is also easy to change panels to create a new look.
How to maintain an artificial green wall
If you buy a good quality product, your artificial green wall should be easy to maintain. Our green wall panels are tested with ultraviolet rays, which means that they will not fade in the sun and all they need for maintenance is occasional dusting and wiping with a damp cloth to remove any dirt.
Interior green walls for homes and apartments
Whether it's an attractive green wall for your apartment's living room, a safe addition to your child's bedroom, or a way to bring a little nature into your home office, artificial green walls can be the perfect indoor feature. Some of our happy customers have used their green walls creatively:
Exterior green walls for homes and apartments
Whether it's a way to jazz up your backyard fence, a bright feature on your apartment's balcony, or a stunning entrance to your house, artificial green walls can also enliven outdoor spaces. See how more of our happy customers have used their exterior green walls as this stunning addition to a suburban balcony:
Evergreen vertical green wall artificial landscaping
Garden walls for offices, shops and receptions
Artificial green walls are not only great for household needs; they can really revive commercial buildings. We have completed projects for all kinds of retail space, including offices, shops, cafes, reception and lobby and even a large-scale garage wall for mechanics! Here are some of our favorites:
To see more great examples of our artificial green walls, visit our portfolio here.
Conclusion
As you can see, artificial green walls are a cheap feature with low maintenance and high impact with many applications. They are easy to install and maintain, easy to customize to your personal taste and do not need an expert gardener to keep them looking great all year round.
If you have any other questions about vertical gardens, need help buying your artificial plants or just want to get in touch to talk about your next project, contact us. We are here to help.
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