I have recently been inspired by industrial wall trellises used to decorate businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a way, this is a variation on green roofs, but with a vertical orientation rather than horizontal. In Emeryville, West Elm has a large wall trellis, in addition to their green roof. The trellis is made of an industrial strength wire mesh.
In Dublin, a utilitarian structure for housing trash and recycle containers is painted an attractive color, with a trellis attached for contrasting bougainvillea plants. The trellis is made of parallel strands of wire attached to the wall with eye screws.
Trellises are typically mounted away from the wall, so that vines or plants cling to the trellis, and not the wall. This avoids damage to the wall. Trellises can be purchased and mounted, or they can be constructed in place. A trellis would be a beautiful addition to a private garden.
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