Artificial Living Walls

What Is The Best Alternative To Living Walls?

A traditional living wall involves adding real plants and foliage to panels on the wall. They offer a beautiful way to add colour and a hint of nature to both indoor and outdoor spaces. However, as they contain living plants, these walls require a fair bit of maintenance. You’ll need to ensure the plants have water and the right amount of light. You also need to make sure they don’t lead to damp walls.

Faux living walls provide a maintenance-free alternative. By adding panels laden with artificial foliage, you can create a wall that looks lush and green without any hassle.

Are Artificial Living Walls High Maintenance?

Unlike real living walls, artificial ones don’t need any upkeep. There’s no need to water them, top up the soil, or prune the leaves. They’re ideal for busy offices, commercial spaces, and households that want the look and feel of foliage without needing a green thumb or help from a gardener.

Artificial living walls are also easy to install, and you can add as many panels as you like to create a unique, dynamic feature.

How Do You Install Artificial Garden Walls?

We always recommend checking the manufacturer’s instructions to install your artificial green walls. However, as a general guide, here’s what you’ll need to do:

For Indoor Faux Living Walls

Start by measuring your wall and choosing panels that fit your space — ours are available in 100cm x 100cm square panels, so you can build up the size and shape that best suits your space.

Attach a sturdy frame or support system to your wall using screws or adhesive hooks, depending on the surface. Snap or screw the artificial living wall panels into place, ensuring they fit snugly. Trim any excess with scissors for a seamless finish.

Adding An Artificial Living Wall To An Outdoor Space

For external faux living walls, you’ll need to attach your panels to walls, fences, or freestanding frames using brackets or outdoor-rated adhesive. Make sure there’s airflow behind the panels to prevent any moisture issues and secure all edges tightly to protect them from windy weather.

How Long Do Artificial Green Walls Last?

Artificial living walls are durable and long-lasting. Indoors, they can last for upwards of 25 years and require minimal upkeep.

If you want to install an artificial living wall in an outdoor space, it’s worth noting that rain, wind, and harsh weather can lead to more general wear and tear, so you may need to replace your panels more frequently.

At Artificial Grass Direct, we add UV protection to all of our faux living walls to reduce the risk of fading and keep your panels looking green and vibrant, even if they’re installed in sunny spots.

From the classic Aurora Living Wall to our colourful Botanical Living Wall, Explore our range and find the ideal artificial living wall panels for your space. Why not combine them with artificial grass for a vibrant, maintenance-free outdoor area?