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The benefits of a green wall for assisted living residents

The benefits of a green wall for assisted living residents

Gardening is extremely beneficial to retirees, especially those with Alzheimer's, Dementia and other degenerative diseases. Here’s how a low maint...
The historic origins of vertical gardens [gallery]

The historic origins of vertical gardens [gallery]

Do you know the history of growing vertically? Read here about the ancient history behind this seemingly modern technique. As vertical gardening e...
Guide to picking the right plants for your decorative green wall

Guide to picking the right plants for your decorative green wall

It’s important to understand whether or not your green wall is situated in the right environment for a particular plant variety. This guide will help you choose the right plants for the right space ensuring your green wall stays lush and healthy.
3 signs your green wall is in trouble [and what to do about it]

3 signs your green wall is in trouble [and what to do about it]

Bacterial, viral and fungal diseases (along with the wrong watering patterns and lighting) can wreak havoc on your plants, here’s some signs that your green wall may need some attention.
Boost your LEED credits with decorative green walls

Boost your LEED credits with decorative green walls

Including decorative green walls in your office design adds more than just a beautiful display. Green walls are healthy for you and the environmen...
Why proper lighting is critical for indoor decorative green walls

Why proper lighting is critical for indoor decorative green walls

Lighting keeps your plants healthy, which is why you need to consider this when you install green walls in your office, restaurant or hotel.
8 reasons not to get a green wall

8 reasons not to get a green wall

We’ve heard it all before - people have a lot of crazy reasons why they don’t want a vertical garden, whether that’s indoors or out.
Green wall maintenance mistakes: overwatering vs. underwatering

Green wall maintenance mistakes: overwatering vs. underwatering

Getting to know the signs of overwatering and underwatering (and what to do about it) will help you strike the right balance in you green wall - leading to a lush, healthy display.
7 common maintenance mistakes in indoor green walls

7 common maintenance mistakes in indoor green walls

Tired of looking at a wall full of wilted, dry plant corpses? Keep your green wall green with this list of common maintenance mistakes, and how to avoid them.

Hydroponics vs soil-based green walls

Hydroponics vs soil-based green walls

Don’t let the complexity of hydroponics put you off vertical farming. You don't need to be a scientist to grow vertically. Take a look at GrowUp’s simple soil-based solution.
5 advantages of a vertical garden in a small office

5 advantages of a vertical garden in a small office

Thinking of adding some greenery to your office but have limited space? Here’s our list of advantages to choosing a vertical garden.
How to dry and preserve your own Italian herb mix [without a dehydrator]

How to dry and preserve your own Italian herb mix [without a dehydrator]

Nothing beats the flavor of home-grown herbs. Here’s how you can harvest, dry and preserve your crops to get the most out of your vertical herb garden.