How Can an Artificial Green Wall Revitalize a Poolside?

In a Nutshell

Before Our Collaboration

We’ve platformed many creative ideas to decorate your poolside area sourced from our array of innovative client projects. We’ve seen and shared faux green walls, artificial hanging plants, and fake hedges adorning pools around the US and beyond.

To be honest, these installations are some of our favorites because there’s not much you can do to make them look dull. They’re just ‘naturally’ interesting to look at.

And so, one of our recent clients decided to decorate their poolside before the summer to enjoy a nice view while taking a dip.

Before the project, a boring, grey colorbond fence was the vista they ‘enjoyed’ during their swims. As you can imagine, this wasn’t the most beautiful sight, so our client was itching for a change.

colorbond steel privacy fence

The Problem 

An educational publication published by the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona has outlined the significance of poolside landscaping and the plants that work best. While this information is useful for residents looking to decorate with real plants and can deal with any upkeep and fallout, it neglects to advise those who don’t have a green thumb.

Our client is one of these people. They wanted to include poolside plants but didn’t have the skills to keep them thriving for long. So, instead of killing innocent plants and suffering the ire of Mother Nature anytime there’s a storm, they wanted to go a different route.

They needed good alternatives, so they turned to Google for ideas.

During the Process

Our client browsed the internet, looked at some inspirational ideas, and decided to go with an artificial green wall. They took a few days to peruse various collections before selecting us.

They called us up and asked a few questions about the quality of our faux vertical gardens, the warranties, and specifics about their project. They also asked us to suggest a few panels that could work with the space. Eventually, they chose the Luxury Flowering Hawaiian Sunrise Artificial Vertical Garden. 

But although they loved the panel, they concluded it was missing a little white. So, they also ordered a few Hanging White Artificial Bougainvillea Plants to pin in with all the green.

The Solution

Depending on the surface the faux green wall will attach to, the installation process looks different. For this project, we were working with a colorbond fence, so we couldn’t use zip ties or cable ties.

Instead, the installers needed to get their hands dirty and affix the faux green wall panels onto the fence using screws and drills. Unfortunately, that would mean the colorbond fence would be at risk of damage. To stay on the safe side and ensure the neighbors don’t complain about the new decor, the client opted for a different approach.

installing privacy outdoor fake green wall

As we recommend to anyone dealing with restrictions, it’s best not to pierce the fence if you’re sharing it with a neighbor.

To ensure no fines come their way, this client installed wooden planks upright from the imitation planter. These served as the real installation surface that could take the brunt of the damage from the drilling and nailing. Then, they moved the leaves out of the way and used a stapler to attach the panel to the wood paneling.

If you’re also working with timber, you don’t need fancy equipment to get your panels on your fence. Instead, you need a good staple gun from your local hardware store, a steady hand, and to ensure the staple is gripping a part of the grid on the back of the panel. Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial from Georgina to visualize exactly what you need to do.

The client didn’t have any major issues during installation. They connected the panels and covered the entire colorbond fence quickly. They then ruffled the foliage to ensure no join lines were visible and no leaves got caught in the grid.

After It’s Done

The installers followed our client’s wishes and brought their vision to life. The faux green wall provided the ideal blend of green and color and the prime amount of lushness and density the space needed.

Colorbond fence with artificial lush greenery

The artificial vertical garden provided a calming sense to the pool area and wrapped around the entire backyard. It covered the colorbond fence and, with the wooden planks at the bottom, gave the impression that it’s growing from a planter. This imitation planter is something we’ve already done for another client and it’s a technique we’re keen on perfecting.

The client can now swim and splash the fauxliege without looming worries about damaging the leaves. Since the faux green walls can withstand harsh weather, a little splash here and there has nothing on them.

Now, the client’s family can enjoy dips in the pool without having to clean up fallen leaves every third day or keep a watering roster.

Next Steps

This was a simple project with a complex impact on the space. Our team thought the artificial green wall added depth to the poolside, covered the grey fence well, and injected color into a lacking environment.

The most important aspect of this project is that the client was satisfied to have the idea become a reality.

If you’re in the same boat and need your poolside improved before the sun sets on the last day of summer, contact our team and provide some photos. We’ll go over them and give you recommendations.

Reach out and let’s make your space fit for its own Pinterest board.

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