This view shows the panel with the VGM™ plant growing module installed.  The module would planted on its back (either with or without the panel), and turned vertical after a month or two.  The vines & climbers will only take a few months to cover a panel.  By having the module installed in each trellis panel, there is virtually no limit to the height to which a trellis wall can be planted.  We’ll be integrating an irrigation system into the framework which will allow for simple, low hassle maintenance. While a monolithic planting will make a beautiful living wall, imagine what can be done with varying bloom patterns, colors, and foliage colors!  

The VertiGreen™ Hybrid is mounted to the wall using the same secure brackets as the original VertiGreen™ panels.  It is easy and fast to mount.  The pre-installed irrigation system is connected from trellis to trellis, either in a vertical or horizontal pattern.  Either the trellis or just the module may be quickly removed for maintenance or plant changeover.

Typical VertiGreen bracket holds panel 3″ from wall

 

The VGM module slides into the trellis panel on 4 angle brackets, and is anchored tightly with bolts. The module may be either 6″, 8″ or 10″ deep (4″, 6″ or 8″ planting depth).  A 8′x4′ trellis panel will have two modules installed. The load on the wall brackets is relatively light, less than 50lbs. per anchor dead load, assuming a 10″ module fully saturated. They can be joined together with additional panels to create very large walls.

VertiGreen Hybrid without planting module

The modules are held in place with angles on all corners, bolted in from two points on each angle bracket.

Corner attachment shown with module installed

Corner attachment shown without module

We have already developed pricing, and are working with designers and contractors on several exciting projects already – we’ll look forward to putting up our first Hybrid wall photos soon.