The green wall revolution is one that has walked hand-in-hand with a realisation of the importance of the natural world, a recognition of our footprint on the planet as a species, and with a renewed appreciation for the natural world. Having green areas around us, and well-protected green spaces, has been shown to have a positive net impact upon our mental health.
Just having green spaces calms us, but the awareness that there are some places untouched by the constant buzz of signage and modernity helps, as well. And green walls have become an extension of that. By offering our urban residents the chance to create green walls and gardens within their limited spaces, they have begun to enjoy the same mental health benefits as their rural brethren.
But mental health often has a physical component, and the green leafiness of a garden hides a very noticeable impact upon our local environment: it is generally cooler than the asphalt jungle. The moisture, being evaporated from the leafs and roots of the plants, combines with the shade to provide a welcome breather from the summer heat. Green walls, such as those offered by the experts at Living Holmes in Melbourne, offer this reality on a micro scale. As we continue to urbanise as a population, the realities of city-living means taking care to create a space where we can relax at the end of a hectic day amid the chaos.
A green wall can provide a lovely backdrop and a cooler spot to relax, but it can do much more: many locals have turned their green wall in to a fruit, or herb-bearing wall, capable of contributing to the kitchen. As an investment, they can reap some considerable rewards.