Greening the wall of the house and beautifying the facade is in vogue. But the greening not only benefits and you have to find the right plants.

You certainly know the picture of a green house wall. Whether ivy or wine, which by the way are among the most commonly used green plants, the façade gets a striking character. But not only the look is the reason why homeowners want to green their facade. Often it is also a financial aspect, because the greenery acts as a kind of insulating layer. In addition to the benefits, you must also remember that more insects than usual will be guests in your home. Because the more green, the more insects find a new home in it.


What is the wall of the house greening?

When choosing suitable plants you have two options. Either, you work with trellis, which you probably can not equip the entire house, but only up to a certain height. Or you can select plants with anchored roots that attach themselves to the wall and, if they are not cut, can give the whole house a green shade.

Examples of vine plants (climbing plants)

  1. vines 
  2. Clematis (Clematis) 
  3. pipevine 
  4. ivy 
  5. blackberries

Green house wall: pros and cons

If you prefer a bit of nature at your house instead of clinker bricks or rough plaster, then you are well served by the greening of the façade. Even bumps or flaws, especially in old buildings, can be wonderfully hidden thanks to greenery. Experts are not entirely in agreement as to whether the greening of the house wall is a good substitute for insulation. The fact is, however, that vine plants, the more densely grown the better, act as a heat pad and provide for cool rooms in the summer.

Not to underestimate

Please keep in mind that you have to remove the entire plant during a renovation. In addition, the anchoring roots can settle on the ground in such a way that they are very difficult to remove and leave residues on the facade. But all of that certainly outweighs the prospect of a green house, right?