FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Preparing for Installation
CALCULATING NUMBER OF BAGS
We recommend determining the height and length of your project first. A filled bag will be approximately 2 feet long, and 4 inches tall. From there, calculate the number of bags that you need and order the corresponding kit size.
HEIGHT
of feet / .33 ft = 
of Bags High
LENGTH
of feet / 2 ft = of Bags Long
TOTAL NUMBER OF BAGS
of Bags High x of Bags Long = of Bags You Will Need
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
- Tape Measure
- Shovel
- Hand Tamper
- Hard Rake
- Safety Glasses
- Contractor Bucket
EXAMPLE PROJECT
You are looking to install GroWall bags along a shoreline that is 30 feet long and needs to be 1.5 feet tall.
Height: 1.5ft / 0.33ft = 5 Bags High (Round Up)
Length: 30ft / 2ft = 15 Bags Long
5 x 15 = 75 GroWall Bags Needed
bag Filling guide
SELECTING VEGETATION
What makes GroWall unique is the ability to grow vegetation on the bags to create a one-of-a-kind feature. You choose what to build and what to grow. This means you have numerous vegetation options to fit any budget, site conditions, and aesthetics.
When it comes to choosing plants, you get to decide what is right for you. Whether that is native plants, perennials, succulents, or any other type of plant, you choose what works best for your climate and your project.
SLURRY MIX
By mixing a slurry of seeds, water, fertilizer, and mulch, you can cover the bags and watch as seeds grow into a lush, vegetated covering. When picking out seed mixes, select ones that match your environment, sun exposure, and local habitat to have the highest success rate.
LIVE STAKES
Live Stakes are sections of branches without twigs or leaves that will grow into new plants once placed in soil. Dogwood and Willow are popular choices for live stakes as they have a high success rate and are easy to install. Simply insert the live stakes in-between the bags, like the plant plugs, and watch it grow.
COMBINATION
In some situations, it is beneficial to use multiple different planting methods for the quickest results. By using a combination of slurry mix, plant plugs, and live stakes you can create the vegetation cover you desire.
PLANT PLUGS
If using plant plugs, these can either be placed during installation or afterward. The plant plugs will be sandwiched in-between the rows of GroWall bags. Click Here to order one of our predesigned GroWall Plant Kits from Agrecol Native Seed and Plant Nursery.
SOD/SEDUM MATS
Want a fully vegetated look without having to wait for vegetation to grow in? Want something manicured and easy to maintain? Simply pin sod or sedum mats over the bags and watch them take root. Note: it is important to lay soil over the bags and fill in any air gaps so the roots do not dry out before you lay the mats over the system.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
- Do NOT cut the bag to insert plant material.
- Do NOT burn vegetation on the bag, they are flammable.
- Be careful when watering seeds and young plants. Use a gentle spray setting so you do not wash away seeds/plant material.
EXPERT ADVICE
Welcome to our GroWall Blog! These blog posts are written by our staff of industry experts to give you tips on how to install GroWall successfully and grow thriving vegetation. We hope that these blog posts can be used as a resource for anyone who is questioning what to build, how to build, and what to plant. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest information on GroWall and its various applications through our blog.
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Contact Us
GroWall kits by Envirolok are sold through Envirolok and Agrecol Native Plant Nursery. We work together to answer your questions, help find the perfect solutions, and give you the guidance you need to get started on building your own stunning natural retaining wall for raised gardens, shoreline protection, and more!!