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Creating an Alpenstein^® "Vertical Garden"

Current building practices and unique project sites often force design professionals to rely on retaining walls to create additional outdoor living space. Segmental (concrete block) retaining wall systems are a popular, cost effective, frequently used wall system option.

The Alpenstein Retaining Wall System offers design professionals, property owners and wall installation contractors the advantage of creating a Vertical Garden space within a stabilized hillside.

Alpenstein plantable concrete wall units are unique in that a cavity is contained within each block, and the open body frame construction permits the placement of topsoil within the wall facing and allows roots from vegetation to grow deep. The high front shield of the unit provides an attractive finish to the wall, but more importantly prevents the topsoil within the wall facing from erosion.

Landscape design professionals should consider the following when developing an Alpenstein Vertical Garden:

• Location of wall on the project site
• Existing environmental conditions
• Wall face direction
• Irrigation system required
• Specific unit fill soil type
• Plant type, growth habits, flowering periods, color and sun / shade exposure

For your convenience we have included several landscape planting design options based on a variety of site conditions. The ultimate success and creativity of the Alpenstein Vertical Garden is dependent upon the plant material specified.

Click here for a Alpenstein Planting Guide Chart

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