Vertical gardens inside and outside – A bright future for green wall

Vertical gardens have ancient precedents in the tradition of terraced and hanging gardens. The legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon were said to have been created by King Nebuchadnezzar II for a homesick wife, though historians still debate the story. Gardening is also widely valued for its restorative effect, while dense cities leave less ground-level space for plants. Vertical gardens help maintain a connection to nature, whether they are installed in a small courtyard or many floors above the ground.

Vertical gardens indoors

The following images show work associated with Patrick Blanc, the French botanist often called a pioneer of the modern vertical garden. Among his Brussels projects is a green wall for the Parlement de Bruxelles. Blanc chooses plants that naturally grow in similar conditions, such as on stones and rocks.

Vertical gardens

The aesthetics of vertical gardens can transform interior and exterior walls like few other decorative elements. When the system is installed correctly, the plants do not compromise the structure that supports them. The container system can be mounted directly on a wall, and even a small planted section can make a strong impression. Green walls attract attention, filter the air and can have a positive effect on well-being.

Patrick Blanc’s vertical garden project in Brussels

Window shading

In the courtyard

A wall of green ivy

Wall decoration with succulents

Greenery around the wall

Hanging plants

An eye-catcher in interior design

Vegetation on an interior column

An interesting wall decoration