I view most walls and fences as a planting opportunity, especially in a small garden where ground space is particularly precious. Climbers should never be ruled out as a relatively low-maintenance solution to green up our upright elements, but if you want to take it one step further and create a “vertical living feature”, consider a green wall. They can turn a boundary or building wall or fence into a visual feast including a range of plants and all the textures and colours they bring to the garden party.

Green walls are generally viewed at, and above, eye level and are accessible too, so can be the ideal spot to grow edibles such as herbs or trailing strawberries. Small ones are relatively easy to make,

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