Installing an artificial green wall is a genuine DIY job: most walls are finished in an afternoon with tools you already own. This guide covers measuring, choosing fixings for your surface, and the install itself.
Step 1: Measure and Count Your Panels
Measure the width and height of your wall or fence in feet and multiply for total square footage. Each of our panels is 40" x 40" and covers 11 sq ft, so divide your total by 11 and round up. A 10ft x 6ft wall = 60 sq ft = 6 panels.
Panels clip together along their edges and trim cleanly with scissors, so offcuts fill odd gaps - you rarely need an extra panel for irregular shapes. If you're unsure, send us your dimensions and we'll confirm the count before you order.
Step 2: Choose the Right Fixings for Your Surface
The fixing method depends entirely on what you're mounting to:
- Chain-link, mesh or wire fence: UV-rated zip ties - thread through the panel grid and the fence, done. Standard cable ties perish in the sun within a season; UV-rated ties last as long as the panels.
- Timber fence, drywall or plaster: screw, washer and plug kit. The washer spreads the load so the panel grid never tears.
- Brick, render or cement board: self-drilling screws with washers, or wall plugs with the matching drill bit.
- Hanging discs and baskets: stainless steel S-hooks.
Allow roughly 9 fixing points per panel - four corners, mid-edges and center - and add more in windy, exposed locations. All fixings are in our Install Parts & Accessories collection and ship together with your panels.
Step 3: Install
- Start bottom-left. Fix your first panel level - everything keys off it.
- Clip and fix as you go. Connect each new panel to the last using the built-in clips, then add fixings. Work in rows.
- Trim to fit. Cut panels with ordinary scissors or shears to follow edges, corners, taps and fittings. Cut through the backing grid, not the foliage.
- Fluff the foliage. Panels ship compressed; spend five minutes teasing leaves forward and over the seams. This is the step that makes joins invisible.
Aftercare
There is none, really. Hose panels down if they get dusty; add a little hand soap for grime. Our foliage carries in-leaf UV inhibitors and holds color for 5+ years outdoors, including full sun, coastal and poolside positions.
Common Questions
Do I need a professional installer? No - the clip-together system is designed for DIY. For large commercial projects, our trade team can advise on layout and quantities.
Can I install over an existing fence? Yes - zip ties onto mesh and chain-link, screws into timber. The panel hides the fence completely.
What about wind? Increase fixing density (12+ points per panel) and fix all four edges. Panels are open-backed so wind passes through rather than loading the panel like a sail.
Ready to start? Browse green wall panels, grab your fixings, or order a $15 sample first to check color and quality in your space.