“垂直花园”――反重力绿色艺术.docVIP

“垂直花园”――反重力绿色艺术 　　A growing number of small urban spaces are creating landscaped gardens that stretch beyond floor pots， with greenery growing upwards along walls and fences. 　　This new trend toward “vertical gardens”is renewing apartments， offices and restaurants inviting greenery to flourish in small spaces. 　　Vertical gardens， also referred as “eco walls”or “green walls”， are bringing practical and aesthetic value to both domestic and commercial spaces. Along with their environmental benefits， plants and greenery can also improve air quality and promote health and wellness. 　　This sustainable form of architecture also supports the 1）biophilia hypothesis， a suggestion that there is an innate connection between human beings and living systems. 　　According to Susan McCoy of the U.S. based trend-spotting Garden Media Group， this new generation of gardeners is composed of environmentally-conscious Gen X and Gen Y types who believe the power of plants and regard plants is “no longer a luxury， but a necessity for our lives.” 　　Plants can be arranged on the side of a building， on fences and walls both internally and 2）externally. When placed strategically， vertical gardens make for great design features and are considered alternatives for wall art. 　　Walls and fences should be structurally strong to grow a vertical garden as they’re generally designed to be 3）permanent structures. It is advised that professionals versed in engineering， design， building regulations， draining and 4）horticulture be the ones to install them. 　　In terms of design， some organisations offer vegetated panels that can be attached or plants that can be placed in decorative containers in a grid-inspired format along the wall. Choosing vegetation for garden installation should be based on location and maintenance requirements. 　　For ease of maintenance， it is advisable to have a built-in irrigation system and a good drainage system nearby. Vertical gardens generally require self-watering irrigation