The Client Challenge

The homeowners had just completed a new build and wanted their outdoor spaces to feel alive from day one without planting a real garden or taking on any ongoing maintenance.

• The boundary fence was long, exposed to the afternoon sun, and in full view of the neighboring property
• The entrance porch had no planting beds, no architectural feature, and nothing to create a sense of arrival
• Real plants were ruled out: no irrigation, no planting beds, limited time for upkeep
• The solution needed to perform outdoors, in direct sun, for years without fading or needing to be replaced

The Design Objective

The design brief was to improve two separate zones and achieve a cohesive result.

• Boundary fence: Cover the full concrete block wall with dense, naturalistic greenery that reads as a planted garden rather than a decorated fence. 
• Entrance porch: Add character to a flat brick wall in a covered setting, scaled to the space, styled like artwork, not a product
• Both zones needed to complement each other visually and require nothing from the homeowners after installation day

The Solution 

For the fence run, we worked with the White Oasis faux green wall. The White Oasis’ dense fauxliege and white blooming flowers added much-needed contrast and richer tones for depth and variation across the full run.

For the entrance, two Artificial Green Wall Discs adorned the wall. The client mounted them on the brick wall flanking the front door. They install like a picture frame: one screw per disc, under 30 minutes total.

Installation Approach 

Getting the installation right determines how long the result lasts and how good it looks at year five, not just day one.

• We confirmed wall substrate (concrete block), sun exposure (afternoon direct sun), and passage dimensions before specifying products and quantities
• Panels attached directly to the concrete block wall using galvanized screws at regular intervals and UV-rated cable ties at panel joins
• Panels trimmed at the top edge to follow the fence height precisely, with foliage covering all cut edges
• Discs hung from a single anchor point per disc, with slip-over installation and no visible fixings
• Installation progressed panel by panel from the most visible end of the passage outward, ensuring pattern variation was placed where it would be seen most

A consistent, well-executed installation is what separates a green wall that reads as premium from one that looks like panels placed on a wall.

The Result

The boundary passage, which was previously a corridor to move through quickly, became somewhere worth walking through. The full concrete block wall is invisible. The foliage is dense enough that the passage now reads as a garden path rather than a service lane.

The entrance porch makes a confident first impression. The two discs flanking the front door look like an intentional styling decision.

Why Artificial Greenery Worked Here

• No irrigation or planting beds available in either zone
• Direct sun on the boundary fence ruled out most real plant species without a dedicated watering system
• New build timeline meant the homeowners wanted results immediately, not after a vertical garden took three years to grow
• The covered porch environment is exactly where real plants fail, and artificial plants excel