GROW UP THE WALL

A WALL IS A BLANK CANVAS. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN PAINT IT WITH PLANTS

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1 GO WITH THE FLOW

There are so many ripples here, from the slate water feature to the plants on either side where various shades of green are contrasted with the bright reds of heucheras and sedums. That volume towards the bottom is Hart's tongue fern - or you can use the Australian native, the bird's nest fern!

Vertical gardens are converting concrete jungles into miniature green jungles in our cities. They drape commercial buildings and apartment blocks, helping to remove pollutants from the air and creating a happier, more dynamic environment for workers and residents. You can borrow ideas from huge urban installations by Junglefy (junglefy.com.au), do a bit of downsizing and have your own green wall that will bring you the same benefits. Some you can even eat!