wall garden
Turn a dull space into a living work of art
Bring colour and interest to even the smallest area in your garden by creating living wall frames. Upcycle picture frames and fill with moss and lush succulents.
YOU WILL NEED
Picture frames Sandpaper methylated spirits lint-free cloth Sandtex 10 Year exterior Primer Undercoat Paintbrush Sandtex 10 Year exterior gloss Chicken wire
Staple gun Succulents and moss
Select your frames Go for different sizes and shapes of frames for an eclectic look. Remove the backing and front glass, then rub down the frame with a cloth to remove any dust or dirt. Sand the Surface Use a P180/P240 grade sandpaper to smooth the frame’s surface. Dust off and degrease the wood with methylated spirits using a lint-free cloth. This gives paint the best possible chance to bond on timber. If the frame is metal, use mineral spirits and remove peeling paint by hand-wire brushing. Prime the frames Add a coat of primer undercoat, ensuring the whole frame is covered. Leave to dry. Pick a Paint colour Select a colour from Sandtex’s 10 Year Exterior Gloss collection and apply two to three coats evenly over the primed frame. Leave to dry completely between each application.
create a base for the Plants Staple chicken wire across the back of the frames to provide the base for the greenery. Ensure the wire is pulled tightly. add greenery Using moss and succulents, entwine your greenery around the wire. You may need to pinch the wire together to secure each plant in place. Keep filling until the wire is hidden. Fix the frames to the wall.