Ways of watering a vertical garden
Basic methods of watering a green wall
There are three basic methods of watering a vertical garden:
- Using water from the water supply, then draining the excess water into the drainage system.
- Using water from the water supply and draining the excess water under pressure using a pump into the sewage system.
- Using water from a tank and utilizing a pressure pump.
Each of these methods has been tested for reliability. When choosing a method for watering a vertical garden, any system can be used with confidence in its correct operation.
Watering the vertical garden with water from the water supply with drainage
This type of irrigation involves the installation of connections that will link the drainage system to the vertical garden. It is used when there is the possibility of bringing water near the location where the green wall will be installed and connecting it to the garden. Using water from the water supply for irrigation is completely safe and allows for the connection of the installation to the controller. This enables the programming of the frequency and timing of plant watering. Excess water from irrigation is directed to a collecting gutter and then to the drainage system.
Irrigating green wall with water from the water supply, and draining using a pump
The method of watering the green wall using water from the water supply and draining its excess using a pump is generally similar to the first type of irrigation. The difference lies in the utilization of a pressure pump to drain the water into the drainage system. To water the garden in this way, a tank is required to store the excess water from watering. This tank houses the pressure pump, which aids in directing the water into the drainage system.
Vertical garden with pressure-driven water drainage
Green wall with pressure-driven water drainage – reservoir
Vertical garden with pressure-driven water disposal – connections
Vertical garden irrigated with tap water, with pressure-driven water disposal
Watering vertical garden with water from a tank using a pressure pump
Utilizing a tank and a pressure pump for watering constitutes a closed-loop system for irrigating plants in the vertical garden. In this process, neither water from the mains nor sewage is involved. A water tank is installed beneath the vertical garden, containing water used for irrigation purposes. The pressure pump aids in delivering water to the top of the garden. Subsequently, the plants are watered using this water with the help of drippers. Excess water is collected in a collecting gutter, which includes a drain back to the tank. This way, the water circulates within the vertical garden system.
