Green Walls & Vertical Landscapes

Challenging conditions call for creative solutions. Frequently in urban lots, steep sites, commercial corridors, and other square-foot-pinching properties, a living wall can fit more greenery into less footprint and activate a vertical space otherwise unused.

We design, build, and maintain green walls and other vertical landscapes that bring nature up to the tops of your walls in bold and unexpected ways.

Why go vertical?

Maximize space – for city gardens on steep or narrow sites, a green wall liberates us from the “floor plane” and uses all available volume in the space.

Make a statement – serving as both garden and artwork, the green wall creates visual drama and an arresting focal point.

Soften structure – Madroño’s green walls transform the built environment into living architecture.

Sustainable climate-smart design – we focus on California native plants, efficient irrigation, and locally sourced materials – all in keeping with our general ethos.

Madroño is committed to results of the highest quality. We design and build the framing and support systems for structural integrity and material longevity, ensuring positive drainage to guarantee plant health. To the green layer we bring our signature touch – choosing textures, colors, and forms that complement each other, and using local Calfornia native species adapted to any given Bay Area microclimate. Culinary herbs and other favorites from the Kitchen Garden are also possible.

Ideal Environments for Vertical Landscapes

Urban homes where horizontal space is scarce but vertical potential is rich.

Bay Area hillsides and terraces where a vertical garden can transform a dry barren slope into a lush surprise.

Commercial or residential settings seeking a green wall as an eye-catching design feature.

Featured Projects

If you’re ready to elevate your property with a green wall or other vertical landscape, let’s get acquainted. We’d love to explore your site, share ideas, and build something exciting together.

Send us a message online or give us a call at (415) 462-0489.

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“The project was a small patio area behind our house. The job was to install slate pavers and build a new drainage system around the perimeter. We had pre-existing problems: the only access is through the interior of the house, and a large hot tub was already out there on the patio and had to be moved around as the work progressed. Geoffrey handled all the problems efficiently. We are delighted with the result. The team was completely professional in their approach, and excellent communicators. We are very satisfied.  Highly recommend!”

– Ted H., San Francisco