As the concrete buildings are expanding day by day, more and more people are realizing the importance of greenery around. As most of the urban homes are shrinking in size, the room for the gardens is becoming scarce. However, the true garden lovers can find a way around to see slight greenery in their home through vertical gardening. The vertical gardens are the best alternatives for those who are not having lots of horizontal space in their home or they want to do something different than the traditional gardening. This gardening option is also an eco-friendly way to turn the boring wall inside your living room othe r balcony into something that is really praiseworthy. Apart from this, you can also turn the vertical wall into an edible garden where you can grow fruits and vegetables. What Is A Vertical Gardening? It is a highly productive and innovative system that growly vertically. This type of garden grows vertically rather than growing horizontally. In the traditional way of gardening, most of the gardeners use the climbing plants like the squashes and the beans. But in the case of the vertical gardens, the concept goes a little further where the gardeners use the horizontal plans in a vertical way. The vertical gardens take less space and they are easy to harvest. They are also easy to maintain as well. Some of the factors that you need for the vertical green walls are- You require enough sunlight If they are placed too high, they are difficult to maintain. Do not make them taller so that you cannot reach. Keep them at a height where you can reach. The support system should be strong enough to hold the structure and everything for longer time. The supporting system should be made in such a way that it holds the moisture in between the garden and the vertical wall of the room. Thus, it can be stated that vertical gardens are one of the most productive gardening systems. Homeowners, who are having less space for gardening, can utilize their vertical walls for growing the plants. There Are Certain Benefits Of Using The Vertical Gardens, They Are As Follows- Plants are easy to reach. Thus, it makes the fertilizing, pruning, watering and harvesting much more easily and also saves the money. Using the plants up and above the ground helps in improving the air circulation. The plants get less susceptible to diseases. It also helps in reducing the damage caused by the pets and the animals. Research also proved that the vertical gardening also helps in improving the air quality inside the room. These are some of the top advantages of using the vertical green walls at home. If you love gardening and but have less horizontal space in your home, you can definitely choose this type of gardening method.

I would start by removing all the concrete block walls, lattice work and pool fences to give you an idea of the space and opportunities available. You have a long driveway so replacing it will be a major cost, depending on the type of material you use, so you should probably start getting quotes to get a feel for the options out there. You need to think about how you propose to use the space, the privacy and the amount of security you need to your front garden. Do you need a childproof/dog proof fence and gate? Also consider how much time, effort and expense that you are prepared to put into maintenance of your garden as this will affect the design and choice of plantings. A more formal garden will need a lot more work than a garden with a more natural feel. Finally think about your climate, amount of rainfall, amount of frost and other environmental factors that will affect the survival of new plants. Do you need to allow for an automatic watering system, or will you be selecting plants suitable for a dry climate? Look at the type of plants that have thrived in your neighbourhood. It would be worthwhile establishing a budget and having a chat with a local landscape design professional who is experienced in your area. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

That looks beautiful and so fitting in with the house. I also like the mixture of plants, well done on the job!

Yeah I will have to set some time aside to go measure all the rooms, so bear with me. I think I'll need to re-draw the original layout too, so it makes more sense what I'm doing long term. A previous owner opened up the current dining room and kitchen but it means the lounge has 5 doorways and is an awkward thoroughfare with nowhere to put furniture. The kitchen then ends up too visible. I keep hoping the drawing will turn up but it's not so far! My parents are compulsive renovators, so I grew up checking out salvage yards and open houses and worst house in best streets and talking over "what would you do with this space?" We ended up moving like every second year! It means I know I can turn this house around. I don't however intend to do all the hard graft for someone else to enjoy. Its really more of a creek than a river so it's not super wide, so the tree line shades the waterway a bit, but its all gorgeous and green year round. At the moment the windows aren't quite in the right spots. when we reclad I'll open the up more. The bath has a great view.