Now that winter’s coming, are your plants ready to take on the cold?
Are you 100% certain you’ve taken all the necessary precautions to protect your greenery from damage from the cold?
If you haven’t done that yet, it might be better to bring your potted plants and trees inside instead. For the outside, you can get a decor option that’s resistant to the cold and evergreen, like an artificial green wall.
But are there any ways you can protect the faux green wall from damage? Can it even stay outside?
We’ve got all the answers below, keep reading.
Can Artificial Green Walls Handle the Cold?
A good-quality artificial green wall can handle many types of weather. For example, at Designer Plants, we don’t just supply artificial green walls - we fortify and include extra protection in the leaves to ensure weather conditions aren’t detrimental to the panels.
These additional layers of protection ensure that even on the coldest days, your artificial green walls can withstand the chilly gusts.
Of course, if you intend to keep your faux vertical garden outside indefinitely, you should keep some things in mind. The most important factor for a durable and long-lasting outdoor artificial green wall is the “suitable for outdoors” label.
If the panel is suitable for outdoors, it means it’s sturdy and doesn’t need any extra protection, bar a few brief considerations, which we’ll talk about below.
3 Faux Green Walls That Fit Outdoor Spaces in Northern US
While any artificial green wall suitable for outdoor spaces can work well in Northern US, we’ve handpicked our 3 favorites based on projects our clients have done in the area, the overall appearance of the panels, and their versatility.
So, here’s what we recommend:
Luxury Country Fern
The Luxury Country Fern is one of our bestselling panels year after year, and it’s not hard to see why.
This artificial green wall is a beautiful dark green color with a variety of different fauxliege in purple, yellow, and light green. The panel combines various leaf sizes and shapes and makes it look like a natural, rich tapestry of plants.
The Luxury Country Fern comes with a plastic grid backing that’s moldable and lends well to DIY installations, thanks to the intuitive plug system. The product is UV-resistant, durable, and made for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Lush Fern
If you don’t want an array of colors in your outdoor space and would prefer to stick with greens instead, the Lush Fern artificial green wall should be your top contender.
This panel is exquisite in its subtlety, as it’s brimming with fern leaves in different sizes. From afar, it looks like a panel of green locks, thanks to the depth of the fauxliege attached.
Each panel measures 40” x 40” and can provide extensive coverage to any surface, without any gaps or changes in depth and lushness. The Lush Fern is also suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces, but we always recommend using it in spaces where it can provide contrast.
For example, if your area gets regular snow and you hang your faux green wall on the porch overlooking a snowy yard, it will bring forth an extra layer of beauty you wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Plus, the panel is frost resistant, so you won’t have to bring it inside.
Dark Artificial Boxwood Wall
Last but not least, we suggest looking into the Dark Artificial Boxwood Wall - a faux vertical garden panel that can function as both a lovely decoration and an additional layer of privacy.
This artificial hedge wall comes with beautiful thick dark green fauxliege that keeps neighbors’ eyes at bay and maintains the classiness and composure of a well-manicured backyard.
We recommend this panel for Northern US properties because it mimics a type of fauxliege regularly found in the area - boxwood. And just like our other panels, the Dark Artificial Boxwood is easy to install and also has the plug system for easy joining and customization.
How to Care for Artificial Green Walls in the Cold?
If you live in the Northern US, you’re well-equipped to deal with chilly winds and unexpected weather shifts.
But if your artificial plants need a little bit more care, here are some tips you can use to protect them from bone-chilling winters:
Make sure it’s outdoor-suitable
This step is a non-negotiable.
Before you purchase your artificial green wall, you have to carefully read the product descriptions to understand where you can or can’t place them. For example, on the right side of all our product pages on desktop (or below the description on mobile), you can find this section:
This contains all the important information about your artificial green wall categorized at a glance. To see where your faux green wall can “live,” you need to navigate to the Usage section and read the description. For the Ultra Luxury Amazon Jungle, you’d see this:
This means the product is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and is safe for yards in the winter.
On the other hand, some products, like the Artificial Marijuana leaves, aren’t outdoor-proof, so you’ll see this:
So, no matter how much you may like the latter product, it’s simply not suitable for outdoor use and you should not go against these recommendations. Well, not if you want a durable product, that is.
Clean and dry the leaves
You can get buried under a blanket of snow at any time in the winter - so you have to be ready. Your faux plants have to be ready too.
After particularly harsh weather like heavy rains or snow, your faux plants might need a little pick-me-up. This is best done by cleaning your vertical garden to eliminate any buildup or debris.
Of course, you should clean your artificial green walls regardless, but this step is especially important during the cold. So, after a storm or snowfall, check the condition of your panels. Wipe down any accumulated debris and dry the leaves with a hairdryer or a microfiber cloth.
Provide protection
Even though you have outdoor-proof artificial green walls, you shouldn’t expose them to severe weather intentionally. Even though fauxliege is tough, it may still need some protection.
So, if you hang your faux green wall outside exposed to the elements, we recommend checking the forecast frequently to provide your panel protection ahead of time. For example, if there’s a storm coming, maybe you can place a sturdy umbrella nearby to shield it.
Or, if your panel is on an open-cover porch or patio, find a way to close the cover when inclement weather is approaching. In the end, the important thing is for the shelter to limit direct exposure to severe conditions, as these are generally not covered by warranties.
Conclusion
Artificial green walls can be great choices for even the coldest areas of the US. Still, keeping the surrounding environment in mind, our top 3 choices are likely to suit your space best.
In terms of maintenance, you don’t have to do much, but you should think about how weather conditions can affect your fauxliege in specific locations. In the end, the important thing is to purchase high-quality artificial green walls that are outdoor-proof and durable enough to withstand the elements.
If you need more help or advice, reach out to our team here or browse our comprehensive collection of faux vertical gardens for more information about our panels.