Garden
ndividual wood planters are mounted to a metal frame that’s bolted to the flooring and studs of the building. The granite pieces covering the wall were drawn and cut to size and were delivered by hand, piece by piece. Adhesive and masonry pins connect the stone facing to the planters. Soft landscape lighting and an irrigation system fit inside. The north-facing wall features many shade-tolerant evergreen plantings, including heuchera, astilbe and ferns, as well as flowering perennials for seasonal color. As the living wall surrounds the outdoor kitchen, the family has also planted seasonal herbs and veggies. The wall can also be enjoyed from inside, as the couple has a clear view of the wall from the bedroom. “It’s really nice to wake up and look out the window,” Osborne says.
A custom vertical garden fills the wall behind the grill, giving the space a stunning focal point. The wall, which is constructed from marine-grade wood planter boxes faced with granite slabs, was also inspired by the homeowner’s California trip. “The whole idea of the green wall is that it’s shelving, like a natural cliffside in Big Sur,” where grasses and lichens grow in the vertical rocky crevices, Osborne says. “This was our miniature approach to that.”
using pottery to decorate large wall - with plants looks good
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