# Bolt-On Vertical Gardens Patrick Blanc Can Turn Any Surface Into a Green Wall By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-blanc References: [verticalgardenpatrickblanc](http://www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com/) Patrick Blanc's vertical gardens are an ingenious way to narrow the gap between [urban development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage) and the natural environment. Using a layer of PVC material, a metal frame and some felt, the innovative botanist and designer creates lush, thriving gardens that can be installed on virtually any surface imaginable -- [indoors or out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden). On top of looking awesome, Patrick Blank's vertical gardens also improve a building's air quality and energy efficiency and are completely self-sufficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Gardens:** Creating green walls on any surface, indoors or outdoors, to bridge the gap between urban development and the natural environment. - **Air Quality Improvement:** Innovative solutions for improving building air quality through the use of vertical gardens. - **Energy Efficient Design:** Utilizing vertical gardens to enhance energy efficiency in buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating vertical gardens into architectural designs to create sustainable and visually appealing spaces. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Offering vertical gardening services as a unique and eco-friendly landscaping solution. - **Environmental Technology:** Developing new technologies and materials to support the implementation of vertical gardens for environmental benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Indoor Air Quality-Improving Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elpo-indoor-vertical-garden.md) - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md)