If you live in a small space, an apartment with a balcony or a house with a very small back yard, you have probably thought about these new things called a living wall or vertical garden. They are a wonderful idea, where you grow what you would normally grow in a big garden plot, but it grows vertically up a wall. If you have ever considered doing one of these and put it off because it looked too hard, here is a couple of ways you can do one for less effort and lots of great results.
Whether it is free-standing or part of a wall, a living wall can add so much to any area. First developed by French botanist Patrick Blanc, a true living wall should have stainless steel containers for the plants such as these BrightGreen BGWM8O Living Wall Planter Kit with Frame, Light Oak
A landscape retaining wall is more than just practical, it can be a very beautiful way to add dimension to a simple front yard or garden or to organize a backyard into both adult lounge areas and children’s play areas. And it is one of the few landscaping projects that can be done in a weekend and have a huge impact on the use of your yard.
Although a brick retaining wall is probably the one most pleasing to the eye, it is also one that involves a lot of work, especially in regards to preparation. None the less, when it comes to the end result, I think you will agree that it is worth the effort. There is just something so solid and comforting about the look ar a brick retaining wall, that it adds a whole new dimension to the area where you decide to add it.