Maintenance

All living green walls require regular ongoing maintenance.

Maintenance needs

Regular and periodic maintenance checks include the following:

Pruning and cleaning plants to keep the plants free of decaying material as well as maintaining the design intent.
Checking on soil moisture levels and managing and adjusting the watering schedule accordingly.
Inspecting for pests and diseases and treating accordingly.
Checking for plant fertilization requirements to maintain the proper level of colour and nutrition.
Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining the wall components such as tank, filters, trays and fasteners.
Inspecting irrigation water flow as well as the re-circulation and drainage systems.
Manual watering when applicable.
Adjusting timers and fixtures on lighting so the plants receive the best light levels as much as possible.
Replacing any plants or rotating display as per individual contract agreement and requests.

Modular walls require the plants to be on a rotation or replacement schedule included in a maintenance agreement. Depending on the location and the size of the wall this is often the most cost-effective technique to installing and maintaining a live green wall.

Frequency of maintenance visits will depend on the size of the wall as well as the type of plants selected for the wall and the location of the wall itself within the building. Many factors can affect the humidity levels, temperature and lighting in a building and those would be assessed on an individual basis with your living wall specialist and plant care provider.