Embellishing a garage wall with climbing plants also promotes biodiversity in the garden. Most plants cannot do without climbing aids. There are different variants of greening, which you should coordinate with the desired type.
Wisteria is a beautiful option for adding greenery to a garage wall
How to green a garage wall:
- Support: for plants that twine up
- trellis: provide a climbing aid for species that squirm
- wooden strips: suitable for plants that do not have any special climbing structures
- Greening without climbing aid: when climbing plants themselves develop attachment organs
Support
Wisteria develops impressive flowers, but should be used with caution for facade greening. The shoots are characterized by a strong growth in thickness and can develop a high weight over the years. The danger is that they crush thin strips of wood, gutters or downpipes. Vertical supports made of stable and rustproof stainless steel are suitable for these plants. They are attached to the garage wall with a sturdy bracket.
trellis
Climbing frames with vertical and horizontal struts are suitable for woody climbing plants that wrap structures with their shoots or leaves. These plants include clematis, which use their elongated petioles to climb. This species is well suited for semi-shaded facades facing east or west. If you attach a trellis to the wall, it should be a few centimeters away from the facade. This will ensure adequate ventilation. A grid of wooden slats is sufficient.
wooden strips
Climbing roses, winter jasmine and firethorn are spreading climbers that seek support with the help of their long and sparse shoots. They have neither special climbing organs nor tendrils. Horizontally arranged wooden slats provide the right climbing structure for such growths. A weather-resistant alternative is cable systems that are attached directly to the garage wall. However, you should make sure that the devices are not too tightly meshed.
Greening without climbing aid
Ivy is the typical plant for green facades without climbing aids. As light fugitives, they are suitable for somewhat darker walls that offer rough structures. Make sure there are no cracks in the facade. Moisture can collect here, allowing the clinging roots to grow in and turn into water-bearing roots. These penetrate deeper into the gap and loosen the plaster from the walls.