GARDENING UP.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Potter, Alison
- Source
- Choice. Mar2018, p30-32. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
- Subject
- *GREEN facades (Gardening)
*VERTICAL gardening
*HUMAN ecology
*CARBON dioxide mitigation
*PLANT water requirements
*PLANT nutrients
ANXIETY prevention
- Language
- ISSN
- 0009-496X
The article discusses the benefits of having green walls and vertical gardens in balconies. The mental and physical benefits of green walls to those living in high-density environment include satiating the human urge to connect with nature and reducing anxiety. Its environmental benefits include filtration of pollutants, reduction of carbon dioxide, and increase in biodiversity. The requirements for vertical gardens or potted green walls are also mentioned, such as daily watering and nutrients.