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What Is a Living Wall?
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Find an area that gets good natural light or is capable of holding grow lights.
Alyssa Vela
Once the shape is set, paint your wooden boards if you feel like it.
Add Your Irrigation
Next, you’ll need a watering system for your living wall.
This is where things can get tricky, and you may need to call an expert.
Maite Granda
Smaller living walls are usually perfectly fine with manual misting and light water.
Below, our experts have shared the best kinds of plants for your living wall.
Add grow lights if it’s in a darker area.
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There are several alternatives to living walls, the first being a faux living wall.
you’ve got the option to incorporate realistic-looking fake plants for the same effect with much less maintenance.
If you’re worried about maintenance, opt for a smaller living wall or simply grow your houseplant collection.
