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On one upgrade in your condo, see tips on how to create or increase green areas

Green areas improve people's quality of life. Trees are proven to have several benefits for human health; an example: they are responsible for decreasing the rate of respiratory diseases and other stress-related problems. Vegetation also exerts important ecosystem services that benefit us directly and indirectly, such as climate regulation through carbon sequestration and air temperature attenuation, property valuation, water collection, noise containment, and control of erosion and much more (learn more about it in the article "Benefits of trees and their value?").

As cities have waterproofed much of the soil, urban vegetation is essential in urban areas to prevent flooding. In addition to the green areas contributing to the attenuation of heat islands, the permeable soil, with the presence of vegetation, provides greater infiltration and retention of rainwater; in cemented areas, water flows directly at high speed, causing flooding.

With the scarcity of vegetation in big cities and knowing all these benefits, more and more people are giving preference to wooded residential areas. Do you think your condo needs greener? Creating a garden in condominiums with ornamental plants, flowers and trees is a solution to bring more life to common areas and well-being to residents. This space can also be integrated into a community garden, where organic food will be planted for the residents of the condominium.

landscape project

But for the creation of green areas in your condominium, it is first necessary to present the proposal to the manager and residents and consult a specialist, usually a landscaper. He will propose a project analyzing the available space and the most suitable species for the region. Planning is important to avoid headaches later on; for example: planting potentially very large trees can cause the tree to exceed the planting space and damage the floor, wall and electrical wiring, causing damage to the condominium.

There are options for different purposes. Fruit, aromatic, ornamental, natural, medicinal, purifying, nutritious repellents, among others. Give priority to seedlings of native vegetation where you live. Species diversity is becoming increasingly rare these days. A nice idea, depending on factors such as space and budget, is the planting of one tree per apartment, which can be named after the family. Imagine looking out the window and seeing your tree and all the others grow each day.

Care Tips

In addition to planting, there must be maintenance and conservation of gardens in condominiums periodically. Measurements must be carried out in accordance with the landscaper's guidelines. Watering and nourishing the soil are essential for successful planting - healthy soil needs the right amount of water and fertilizer. To reduce costs, irrigation can be carried out by capturing rainwater, and fertilizing with a product obtained through a composting system of organic waste generated in the condominium.

There should be a soil cleaning to control pests and weeds, without harming the garden's growth. Gardening activities can be done by the employees or residents of the condominium or by a specialized company.

It is important to remember that any pruning, removal or cutting of trees must be carried out with the correct method, as otherwise it can compromise and damage the health of the tree. In São Paulo, pruning or felling of trees is prohibited without the authorization of the competent body - this action can result in fines and even fall under the Environmental Crimes Law. Check with your municipality for the requirements for pruning or cutting the tree on private properties.

Take the initiative and propose the creation or increase of the green area in your condominium. Investing in landscaping improves residents' quality of life and makes their condominium more sustainable.

Watch the video about the benefit of trees in the city.