Monday, August 15, 2016

The Advantages Of Investing In Living Walls Stamford

By Kenneth Miller


There is something soothing about being surrounded by nature. Whether you are seated in the park, or looking at your kitchen garden. However, if you live in the heart of the city, getting enough space for a garden might be a bit difficult. You should consider getting living walls Stamford, in order to help you grow some vegetation on your property.

These walls are not like hedges. Although they can be freestanding, they will not work as a barrier. They will, however, improve the air quality by taking in a lot of the carbon dioxide and other toxins in the air. It has been proven that having vegetation in a room also improves air quality. However, if you have a living wall inside your house, make sure it is not in the same room you are sleeping.

Buildings should have gutters, to collect runoff. Sometimes, this might not stop water from flowing down your building and causing unsightly streaks. Using plants to collect the runoff is one way to prevent water damage. The plants themselves will transpire and this moisture is not very good. In case the side you choose does not get a lot of light, consider growing the vegetation on a structure adjacent to the building instead of directly on them.

This design of landscaping can also help to lower the energy requirement of a building, thereby allowing the occupants to save money. When you use vertical gardens on certain sides, especially the south facing ones, you lower the amount of heat that is absorbed by the building. Your rooms will therefore feel a lot cooler during the summer.

A living wall is not only beautiful, it can be used to distract people from a flaw the building may have. You might have a discolored wall or uneven bricks at some point, and when the plants grow properly, they will cover up this area making it more beautiful to look at. The improved appearance of the structure will also raise its value. Therefore, you can raise your asking price if you intend to sell it. However, do not use them to hide structural flaws, as this could be dangerous.

Sometimes, you will find that ivy will cover a side of your house, without you putting in any effort. However, if this does not occur naturally, training the vegetation to climb a wall might not be that simple. You should consult an expert to help you. Some plants will need more attention than others and may be more expensive to maintain, in terms of both to time and money.

Some sides of the house may be warmer or cooler than others, depending on what side they are facing. The temperature, amount of light, and moisture will largely influence what kind of flora can thrive on that side. The lack of enough warmth and light might kill some plants, while it may be conducive for others. Even if you do not have children or pets who can munch on the leaves, you need to be very careful about the plants you use. Anything that is poisonous, no matter how beautiful, will be a very dangerous choice, which could get you in trouble.

The cost of starting these projects might be a little high, but when done right it will be worth it. Even if you are getting this as a decoration you have to water, fertilize, and prune them in order to keep them healthy. You can also talk to your landscaping expert to have your vertical garden customized,




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