How to Build a Green Wall or living wall

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Watch as I build a green (or living) wall as a part of my fence.
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  • @sygad1
    @sygad12 жыл бұрын

    would be interested to see a follow up video on this, to see how the soil at the sides held up and what it looks like bedded in. Cheers for the idea BTW

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll do a follow up in a few weeks time

  • @bluecurlygirl

    @bluecurlygirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProperDIY Thank you

  • @josephng2768

    @josephng2768

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ProperDIY hello, did you get round to doing a follow up? Couldn't see it on your page

  • @pinkpunkpunk3099

    @pinkpunkpunk3099

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ProperDIYoh please do an update now 😊

  • @wingtracer

    @wingtracer

    4 ай бұрын

    gotta followup yet??@@ProperDIY

  • @RagnBoneBrown
    @RagnBoneBrown2 жыл бұрын

    Well you made that look easy!! 🤯

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was using a child's wheelbarrow though!

  • @CNLShepherd
    @CNLShepherd Жыл бұрын

    Love the little bit of shade thrown at Keith at 3:10

  • @ronsutton2072
    @ronsutton20722 жыл бұрын

    Great use of the weed fabric. As a matter of interest I developed this product when I worked for Amoco Fabrics in UK. If you use a soldering iron or a heated hacksaw blade the fabric can be cut and sealed without fraying. Really enjoy the videos. Ron from Chattanooga

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's interesting- I'll have to try that

  • @mjw1404mw

    @mjw1404mw

    Жыл бұрын

    I always used a small blow torch to heat up a kitchen knife when I was a landscaper. Went through it like butter and the edges never frayed.

  • @deanchivers6396
    @deanchivers63962 жыл бұрын

    Going to give this one a go I think. Loved the little playfull dig at Kieth with the wheelbarrow.

  • @mjw1404mw
    @mjw1404mw Жыл бұрын

    I have a brick wall I have wanted to cover up for ages but couldn't decide how. I've now decided. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @davidhull2060
    @davidhull20602 жыл бұрын

    That actually looks very good...if her indoors sees it, I guess that I will be making one! About watering it.....it should be really simple to rig up a drip feed watering system.👍

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Yes watering system is next

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc2 жыл бұрын

    Looks fantastic, Stuart. This is a wonderful way of gardening for those that only have small gardens to make the most of every inch of space. Also great for those of us with bad backs. Anything that doesn't require bending or kneeling is a big plus for me.

  • @drdeaf9420
    @drdeaf94202 жыл бұрын

    Love the little dig at Rag n Bone hahaha

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @damarucases
    @damarucases8 ай бұрын

    thats a great, simple and affordable way of building a living wall, well done

  • @valborchardt3596
    @valborchardt3596 Жыл бұрын

    Briliant video as always, thanks Stuart…..in afrikaans we say you are such a lekker guy with lots of good ideas….take care 🥰

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    Жыл бұрын

    So nice of you

  • @SpartanMJO12
    @SpartanMJO122 жыл бұрын

    Good memories of making a green wall with my Grandad back in the day - nice to see we were both on the same wavelength as a civil engineer, the similarities were uncanny! Yours looks fantastic as usual 👍

  • @Neil-Hanson67
    @Neil-Hanson672 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, liked the dig at Keith Brown too lol.

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @tomlee812
    @tomlee8122 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. What a great idea. I think you should change your name to 'The Man Who Never Rests' !

  • @garethparry6673
    @garethparry66732 жыл бұрын

    Looks wonderful👋👋👋. Got to love your humour, cordless stapler 😂😂😂👍

  • @slowmarchingband1
    @slowmarchingband12 жыл бұрын

    That looks great Stuart! I do like that screw/nail wristband, what a neat idea. The times I've kicked a box of screws over...🙄

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @kevinthomson7963
    @kevinthomson7963 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are fantastic. It’s like I have my very own DIY mentor sitting in my phone ready to give advice whenever I break my washing machine, need a new socket etc. believe it or not, I need to drill some steel so will be watching your video again for some tips. Please keep them coming and thanks!

  • @ashleymccarthy6232
    @ashleymccarthy62322 жыл бұрын

    You can always wrap the bottom of your timber posts in dpm or paint them in black jack to prolong the fight against rot.

  • @Mike_5
    @Mike_52 жыл бұрын

    The best tool for digging fence post holes is an Apprentice (You just need to show them the dinner they can have when the holes are dug)

  • @ejy2807
    @ejy28072 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see you set up a drip irrigation system for your plants and new green wall

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's coming

  • @carllamb6711
    @carllamb6711 Жыл бұрын

    What a great job, I really like that,that will look lovely when all the plants are in full bloom 😊and filled out a bit. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @home-space
    @home-space Жыл бұрын

    This is quite a clever and cheap way of doing a vertical garden. It will be interesting to see how the plants have grown after 6 months to a year, and filled it all in.

  • @george-1961
    @george-19612 жыл бұрын

    As a keen gardener and handyman I’m impressed 👏🏻

  • @kevinfisher7142
    @kevinfisher7142 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Stuart , keep them coming.

  • @spikeukspikeuk
    @spikeukspikeuk Жыл бұрын

    Looks really good. Gives me an idea

  • @Bobajob40
    @Bobajob402 жыл бұрын

    A fantastic Idea.. re Carpenters and Cement mixers @rag 'n' bone brown..ouch :-)

  • @richloftus4224
    @richloftus42242 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the video on raising the soil levels as I’ve got to do exactly the same job in my garden in the spring! Great stuff!

  • @paulp96275
    @paulp962752 жыл бұрын

    Great Stuart brilliant idea would hanging basket liner the moss type help prevent the compost falling out in the corners top lad thanks 👍👨🏻‍🏭

  • @finallevel29
    @finallevel29 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute cracking channel, and really enjoy all your videos!

  • @streaky81
    @streaky81 Жыл бұрын

    You're lucky, you have actual top soil to fairly deep down looks like - I have like an inch of top soil then clay that's absolutely rock hard this time of year. I'm working on getting nature in to break it down, but I'm pretty jealous NGL..

  • @JohnJones-wo1bc
    @JohnJones-wo1bc Жыл бұрын

    I can't recommend enough a drip irrigation system for your green wall. It has transformed my garden.

  • @andyf-d4222
    @andyf-d4222 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely not letting my wife watch this one because I know exactly where she'll want this to go 🤣. Great video, Stuart and such a good idea to hide drab fence panels. Shhh, here she comes 😯

  • @martynbuzzing3327
    @martynbuzzing3327 Жыл бұрын

    Cordless stapler? So funny 😁 Nice job 👏 👍

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @twincamtim
    @twincamtim2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant project, can't wait to see how it develops! 😎

  • @denisoriordan6739
    @denisoriordan6739 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Stuart. Just thought you might to be interested in hearing that David Picciuto recommended your channel this week on Episode 361, 59 minutes on the ‘Making It with Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett & David Picciuto’ Podcast. Expect an up-tic in subs. Kudos.

  • @2CraftySeniors
    @2CraftySeniors5 ай бұрын

    I'm guessing that wall gave you many pleasant moments as summer came and went, and the plants grew and flourished. 🥰

  • @einsteines
    @einsteines Жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Keep 'em coming!

  • @dianahenderson
    @dianahenderson2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant idea, nicely executed. Well Done Mr. Matthews!

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @fistachpl
    @fistachpl2 жыл бұрын

    I love the idea of this fabric used for the beds - I mean in a creative way but it looks so damn cheap:) great video as always

  • @alansallotment
    @alansallotment2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant idea that Stuart, love all your videos and style of presenting, well done Alan

  • @stevejag7625
    @stevejag76252 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Stuart! Looks great and looking forward to seeing it when the plants are established 👍

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @stephb8178
    @stephb81782 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant love what you’ve created

  • @hArPyY40
    @hArPyY40 Жыл бұрын

    Good work boy

  • @Lewis01Brown
    @Lewis01Brown2 жыл бұрын

    Postcrete goes off quicker but is nowhere near as strong as concrete, which takes longer to harden

  • @geraldfitzgibbon7428
    @geraldfitzgibbon7428 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. That is great.

  • @mfielding007
    @mfielding0072 жыл бұрын

    Looks brilliant, another great video

  • @tuesboomer1623
    @tuesboomer16232 жыл бұрын

    Wow, is that nice. Very visually appealing! Would love to see updates during the summer and into fall.

  • @wrightbytes
    @wrightbytes4 ай бұрын

    What a great idea. We have pallets hung u our fences that we hang pots from. This is a new idea for me to consider

  • @tonyemson7907
    @tonyemson79072 жыл бұрын

    I have got to stop watching your videos when my wife is around, she will always sit down and watch with me and then she will want me to build the same thing that she has watched you build, she particularly likes your opening music amongst your presentation and delivery of ideas. Another great, easy to watch and very entertaining video, you are quickly becoming the highlight of the week. Something that my wife noticed was that your shorts suddenly grew into trousers at 2:50 and then back in to shorts soon after, then later back in to trousers again. My wife asks if you could give her a glimpse of your wife at some point. Keep up the great work Stuart, we look forward to your next masterpiece.

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you. The shorts to trousers and back is what's called ... the magic of Hollywood!

  • @nicomonkeyboy
    @nicomonkeyboy2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely job.

  • @olson.pamela
    @olson.pamela2 жыл бұрын

    Worth the effort Stuart!!! Beautiful!

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pamela.

  • @singhivan
    @singhivan2 жыл бұрын

    Hi from South Africa. Once again, a very interesting video which is not only practical but beautiful. Well done on a great job. Fantastic idea and finished product. Cheers

  • @stephencarroll1771
    @stephencarroll17712 жыл бұрын

    That's an ace project, top marks 👍

  • @lydvincecruz8395
    @lydvincecruz83959 ай бұрын

    It's beautiful 😍 Thanks for sharing your knowledge tips and tricks .I appreciate it very much 🙏

  • @fenners1290
    @fenners12902 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic really helpful video!

  • @allongshanks940
    @allongshanks9402 жыл бұрын

    Your soil looks very nice, for those of us on clay or shillet, another very usful tool is the fencing bar. 1.8m chisel at one end and tamper at the other. Great for breaking up the soil prior to scooping it out.

  • @simmybrown1718
    @simmybrown17182 ай бұрын

    Excellent well done you❤

  • @jamesfurz7406
    @jamesfurz7406 Жыл бұрын

    Great project. Would be good if you could add how long it took you and how much soil/compost you used.

  • @juliahelland6488
    @juliahelland6488 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing 👏 thanks for sharing ❣️

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook08252 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Stu. Enjoyed it.

  • @markhannan5167
    @markhannan51672 жыл бұрын

    Thats amazing love it

  • @machineheada
    @machineheada Жыл бұрын

    nice work. if you will do that in a mediterranean or a warmer climate, black color will absorb all the light and the soil will reach to 50 C temp. Also at winter we are usually having very strong winds. one day you will wake up in the morning and see that all the plants are gone with the wind =)

  • @DtothekProductions
    @DtothekProductions Жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of something similar in my back garden - but for edibables... But need to get an idea of how big the root systems for various herbs/veg etc are....

  • @jackiefernandez8080
    @jackiefernandez8080 Жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful!

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @DeafMaker
    @DeafMaker2 жыл бұрын

    Love that idea, I am going to copy it.

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Be my guest

  • @simonmiddleton4977
    @simonmiddleton49772 жыл бұрын

    Great project excellently delivered 👍😃

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @WasLostButNowAmFound
    @WasLostButNowAmFound2 жыл бұрын

    3:16 Oof rag and bone brown 😅

  • @pedromimoso8804
    @pedromimoso88042 жыл бұрын

    Very nice projecr, Stuart!

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Adam-ef2yd
    @Adam-ef2yd2 жыл бұрын

    Like the dig at Keith Brown lol. Nice job

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @FusionFixings
    @FusionFixings Жыл бұрын

    Great idea....

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl2 жыл бұрын

    Great job.

  • @maxw5156
    @maxw51563 ай бұрын

    This is the video I was looking for!!

  • @rpaasse6453
    @rpaasse64532 жыл бұрын

    Looks realy great, what an idea, thnank you! . I already build your workbench, i see a next project.

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius61262 жыл бұрын

    Gave this video the thumbs up before even watching it and was correct again in doing so. Another great idea and great video Stuart 👍 love this channel !

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @garulusglandarius6126

    @garulusglandarius6126

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProperDIY you’re more than welcome, your channel is excellent and provides great advice/ ideas without the ego and pomp. Your sense of humour is right up my street and your content/ delivery is second to none ! Thank you for a wonderful channel Stuart 👍

  • @derekgranger8228
    @derekgranger82282 жыл бұрын

    Quick tip for cutting that type of membrane use a blow torch, it stops the loose weave from fraying

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook08252 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Stu. Enjoyed.

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @n.vinther3087
    @n.vinther30872 жыл бұрын

    Stuart, I love your videos, and have seen every single one. I don't know if it is just me or my crappy speakers, but intro jingle seems a lot louder than the other content, and I find myself needing to turn down the volume temporarily. Just letting you know, and as I said it could be a problem with my speakers. Keep up the great work.

  • @AccountantDoesDIY

    @AccountantDoesDIY

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s same for me. I mute the intro and demute when the content starts again.

  • @michala8367
    @michala8367 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea. Could you share with us whether you are happy with the outcome and maybe tell us what the cons are / what you would do differently. Thank you. Great channel 👏

  • @ashleychambers7602
    @ashleychambers76022 жыл бұрын

    I give the bottom of the posts 3 coats of bituminous paint

  • @PixelatedPenfold
    @PixelatedPenfold2 жыл бұрын

    Shouldn't you have treated/painted the fence behind to stop/prevent it going rotten as you won't be able to get there later?

  • @whatshellydoes7308
    @whatshellydoes73082 жыл бұрын

    Lol! Poor Keith! Great job as always. TFS

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @normancoutts
    @normancoutts2 жыл бұрын

    Impressive.

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @MoranGuyVideos
    @MoranGuyVideos2 жыл бұрын

    10:18 Looks like newsletters stand....:-) nice job.

  • @GeeWhizRS
    @GeeWhizRS2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty damned cool looking that Stuart. 👌

  • @alongruralroads
    @alongruralroads2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I’m renovating a derelict property on 1 acres and honestly don’t know how I’d do it without your videos 😅. Question: do you find an old school post hole digger better than a powered auger? I have around around 20 to dig this year and another 60 next year.

  • @somewhereelse3813
    @somewhereelse38132 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @barryroberts6470
    @barryroberts64702 жыл бұрын

    Cracking build there Stuart not sure on the use of the Bitumen all over it for protection, the bottom in the hole yes to save water being sucked up through the wood, i thought you might have painted it with your fav outdoor paint. I see you also managed to cover the part you missed with the paint using the membrane ha ha ha overall with the plants it looks great well worth the work put in, it's been given a thumbs up and in my playlist. Stay Safe, Barry (the Wirral)

  • @AutoNomades
    @AutoNomades2 ай бұрын

    Very Nice !! Are you happy with it one year later ? Has it resist well with drough ? Would you change something if you'd do it again ? I'm myself looking how to do something more or less similar, but self supporting with stackable molded cement forms...

  • @mrblasterplaster2270
    @mrblasterplaster2270 Жыл бұрын

    I want one

  • @user-po4xg1xq7n
    @user-po4xg1xq7n10 ай бұрын

    What a brilliant idea, great video, going to build one myself after watching your video many thanks for shairing your knowledge. ps, the scews you were useing, are the a special outdoor none rust srew, JC.

  • @uknowulikethat4042
    @uknowulikethat40422 жыл бұрын

    I wonder would rag n bone like some cream for that burn 🔥 that turned great just going to get better

  • @dustinwatkins7843
    @dustinwatkins7843 Жыл бұрын

    You are great

  • @tattyman4191
    @tattyman4191 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, in regards to digging holes for posts, have you ever tried a hole borer? Would they be any better? Cheers

  • @gordonmonteith8486
    @gordonmonteith84862 жыл бұрын

    Concrete all the way. Better value and provides much more confidence in the finished job. However, sometimes I do use postcrete or similar to set posts

  • @gordonmonteith8486

    @gordonmonteith8486

    2 жыл бұрын

    And then top up with concrete. Saves having to prop posts etc. I use about a third of a bag per post.

  • @garvielloken3929
    @garvielloken39292 жыл бұрын

    NEXT LEVEL 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @ProperDIY

    @ProperDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @martinmorgan9
    @martinmorgan9 Жыл бұрын

    I notice that when you applied Black Jack to your new longer posts, you omitted to apply it to the posts within and just above the concrete foundation, to deter bacterial attack that tends to occur after a number of drying and wetting cycles over time. If anything, I would have concentrated on that protection. I assume that you've chosen to paint the upper sections for appearance though?

  • @asawdustjourney
    @asawdustjourney2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent as always Stuart. Out of interest, what's the blade size you fitted on the Bandsaw?, have you gone for the 1/2 inch as those cuts looked great. May get one for my Ferrex.

  • @raywilkins8839
    @raywilkins88392 жыл бұрын

    Do you not get on well with your neighbour then? End product looks good.

  • @NansJohar
    @NansJohar2 жыл бұрын

    Hey loved the video and the idea for the planter wall 😍... few observations, would like to know how you dealt with them... did you pore dry gravel in the holes before adding the post..? (To avoid direct contact between the soil and wood).. Don’t you feel the plastic or weed barrier exposed to direct sun light and water would crumble or degrade very quickly..?? Also are there any holes made under the soil beds (in the weed barrier) for the excess water to flow out.?

  • @fhnghifvi12

    @fhnghifvi12

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder as well, to my knowledge the plastic "fabric" as a 3 years lifespan under direct sunlight.

  • @barneyrubble5633
    @barneyrubble56332 жыл бұрын

    Now for the solar irrigation system?

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