Bringing nature back to your walls, one leaf at a time

Transform blank walls and boring fences into lush, breathing ecosystems. We design, install, and maintain vertical gardens and living hedges for modern American spaces.

How We Help

About Us

At Living Walls, we believe that every vertical surface holds the potential for life. Our journey began with a simple observation: urban and suburban spaces often lack the greenery that grounds us. We set out to change that by creating sustainable, living art that purifies the air, reduces noise, and brings tranquility to your doorstep. Whether it’s a sprawling backyard hedge or an interior office moss wall, our team treats every project as a living masterpiece.

What sets us apart is our deep respect for nature’s own processes. We don’t just plant things; we build custom soil-free systems, irrigation solutions, and plant palettes that thrive in the unique US climate zones. From the dry heat of the Southwest to the humid summers of the Southeast, we select locally adapted flora that requires minimal water and care. Our promise is simple: we turn your vision of a green wall into a low-maintenance, breathtaking reality.

Our Benefits

Custom-Designed Living Ecosystems

No two walls are the same, and neither are our designs. We analyze your specific light exposure, wall material, and local weather patterns to hand-pick a plant community that will flourish for years. Forget generic ivy—we create layered tapestries of texture, color, and seasonal blooms that evolve beautifully over time.

Smart, Soil-Free Technology

Traditional planters are heavy and messy. Our signature vertical systems use lightweight, breathable felt or modular panels that eliminate the need for bulky soil. This means healthier roots, less weight on your structure, and virtually zero runoff. Your wall stays clean, your plants stay happy, and you enjoy a stunning feature without the traditional gardening headaches.

Integrated Automatic Irrigation

A living wall shouldn’t become a daily chore. Every installation includes a discreet, smart watering system with moisture sensors. The wall waters itself based on real-time weather data and plant needs. We handle the engineering so that you—or your facility manager—can simply enjoy the view without worrying about watering schedules or dry spots.

Year-Round Maintenance & Plant Health Guarantee

Greenery is a living investment, and we stand behind it. Our team offers scheduled pruning, fertilization, plant rotation, and disease prevention. If a plant struggles in its first season, we replace it at no extra cost under our standard care plan. We don’t just install and leave; we partner with you for the long-term success of your living wall.

Our Goal

Our primary goal is to redefine the relationship between architecture and nature across the United States. We see a future where lifeless exterior fences, bare lobby walls, and monotonous office partitions become dynamic, oxygen-producing habitats. We aim to lower the barrier to entry for vertical gardening by making systems affordable, durable, and incredibly easy to manage. Every project we complete is a small step toward cooler cities, happier homeowners, and more productive workplaces.

Beyond aesthetics, we are driven by a mission of ecological mindfulness. Living walls reduce indoor air pollutants, dampen urban noise pollution, and provide thermal insulation—cutting energy costs naturally. We strive to use recycled and recyclable materials for our support structures whenever possible. By choosing Living Walls, our clients aren’t just decorating; they are actively participating in a greener, healthier America, one square foot at a time.

How We Help

Exterior Living Hedges & Privacy Screens

Replace your wooden fence or chain-link barrier with a dense, flowering hedge wall. We install fast-growing, non-invasive evergreen shrubs and climbing perennials that create total privacy in just one season. Perfect for patio boundaries, pool enclosures, or property line markers. Enjoy the sound of rustling leaves instead of street noise, and watch butterflies visit your new green border.

Interior Moss & Fern Walls

For spaces with low light—like conference rooms, hallways, or wellness centers—we offer preserved moss and living fern installations. These panels require no watering, no soil, and no special lighting. They provide a soft, acoustic-absorbing texture that lowers echo and creates a calming, biophilic atmosphere. Choose from dozens of moss hues to match your brand or decor.

Modular Green Facades for Commercial Sites

Make a statement that clients will remember. We design large-scale vertical gardens for hotel lobbies, office atriums, restaurant patios, and retail storefronts. Our modular panel system allows for quick installation even on tight deadlines, and we can incorporate your logo or artwork into the plant layout. Includes a full maintenance plan to keep every leaf Instagram-ready.

Custom Trellis & Climbing Vine Systems

Not ready for a full modular wall? We build elegant trellis structures and wire guide systems for climbing roses, jasmine, honeysuckle, or clematis. This service is ideal for narrow alleyways, balcony railings, or archways. Over two to three years, your trellis transforms into a cascading waterfall of blooms and fragrance—a classic, romantic approach to vertical gardening.

Our History

Living Walls started in a small garage workshop eight years ago, when our founder, frustrated with the lack of durable green solutions for his own home, decided to build the first prototype himself. That first wall—a 6-foot felt pocket system with herbs and ferns—survived a harsh winter and a blazing summer, proving the concept was solid. Word spread through the local neighborhood, and within two years, we were installing living walls for local coffee shops and dentist offices across the state.

As demand grew, we relocated to our current warehouse and design studio, expanded our horticulture team, and developed our own line of irrigation controllers. Today, we have completed over 1,200 projects from residential backyards to corporate campuses. Despite our growth, we remain a family-minded team that personally visits every job site. We still test every new plant variety on our own test wall before offering it to a single client.

Frequently Asked Questions

Healthy living walls actually attract fewer pests than traditional gardens because there is no standing water or exposed soil. Our systems use controlled irrigation that drains completely, and we include beneficial insect-repelling plants like lavender and rosemary in our designs upon request. For interior walls, we use sterilized growing media and pest-monitoring traps as a standard precaution.

With our automatic irrigation system, your wall requires less than 10 minutes of attention per week. You’ll simply glance at the plants to ensure everything looks healthy. If you choose our maintenance plan, we handle all pruning, fertilizing, and plant replacements—so you do absolutely nothing except enjoy the view.

Almost any surface can support a living wall, but we need to assess it first. We work with drywall, concrete, brick, wood fencing, metal siding, and even glass (with a structural frame). The only limitation is surfaces with active moisture damage or structural instability. We always perform a free on-site or virtual assessment before providing a final quote.

We design for your specific US climate. In colder regions, we use frost-hardy evergreens and deciduous vines that go dormant but return in spring. For interior walls, temperature is never an issue. We also offer seasonal plant swaps for commercial clients, changing out summer annuals for winter evergreens to keep the wall looking vibrant all year.

Yes. Every installation includes a 90-day plant establishment guarantee—if any plant fails due to our design or watering, we replace it for free. Our structural panels and irrigation systems carry a 5-year warranty against defects. And if you sign up for our ongoing care plan, we extend the plant guarantee for the entire length of the agreement.

Who We Help

Homeowners & Garden Lovers

You dream of a lush garden but have limited yard space, or you’re tired of staring at a bare fence. We help homeowners turn wasted vertical square footage into the focal point of their property. Whether it’s a fragrant jasmine wall outside your bedroom window or a compact herb garden in your kitchen, we make home gardening accessible, beautiful, and nearly effortless.

Property Managers & HOAs

You need durable, high-impact landscaping that increases property value and tenant satisfaction without draining your maintenance budget. Our living walls reduce graffiti, hide unsightly utility boxes, and create “Instagram moments” at building entrances. We work with HOA guidelines and offer multi-year service agreements so your common areas stay pristine with zero daily effort from your staff.

Small Business Owners (Cafes, Gyms, Salons, Boutiques)

You want your space to feel unique, fresh, and welcoming—something that sets you apart from the chain down the street. A living wall becomes your signature. Yoga studios use them for meditation backdrops, cafes build them as selfie walls, and salons create a spa-like vibe. We work after hours and on weekends to avoid disrupting your business, and we handle all permitting for living plant installations in commercial zones.

Words from the Founder

Maya Rodriguez

When I started Living Walls, I had just moved into a small row house with a concrete backyard and a terrible view of my neighbor’s garage. I wanted green, I wanted peace, but I had no ground to plant in. That frustration led me to experiment with felt pockets and a borrowed ladder. The first living wall was crooked, leaked a little, and smelled like damp fabric—but the moment I saw a hummingbird visit it, I knew this was what I was meant to do.

Today, I still get the same feeling whenever I see a client’s face light up at their finished wall. We are not selling plants; we are selling a return to calm in a chaotic world. I promise you this: our team will treat your home or business with the same care we would treat our own. We listen, we design, we build, and we stay by your side. Thank you for letting us bring a little more life to your walls.

Write Us a Message

livingwalls@gmail.com

+15032222811

1427 SW Davenport St, Portland, OR 97201, USA

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday- Sunday: Closed

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