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Pruning Plants: A Guide to Perfectly Shape Your Plants

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  Growing plants at home are becoming the latest trend in recent times. Are you someone interested in arboriculture? If yes, you must have an idea that pruning is an important part. The core aim of pruning is to remove the diseased, dead, or dying part of the plants and ensure their healthy growth. However, knowing the right way to prune plants is vital.    In this blog, you will explore a few tips for effectively  pruning plants . Let's take a look!   ·          Know When to Prune When it comes to pruning plants, you just cannot do it anytime. Pruning at the wrong time can lead to undesirable results. Well, the right time will vary depending on the plant type. For most plants, pruning is done between late fall and early spring. However, pruning the flowering shrubs immediately after blooming can be ideal for better growth.   Use the Right Tools To ensure effective pruning, you must make use of ...

Green Roof Systems: All You Need to Know

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  Are you planning to install a green roof system this year? It might be a wise decision since our country has limited natural resources and land. Green roof maintenance is a relatively emerging technology that is grabbing the attention of many Singaporeans these days. It might look like your regular rooftop garden but more complex. So what is this buzz all about? Read further to find out! What is a Green Roof? Green roofs are vegetation layers installed on top of a structure, mainly buildings. They can be installed to help manage stormwater on flat or sloping roofs. Layers of soil, a waterproof membrane, and drainage or water storage systems all come together as a smart gardening technique.  There are two types of green roofs: extensive and intensive systems. Extensive systems are appropriate for short plants with shallow root systems. They are easy to maintain with approximately 50–100 mm of soil. On the contrary, intensive systems resemble ground-lev...

Common Problems in Rooftop Gardening: Here are the Solutions!

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  We know how much Singaporeans are into gardening these days! From planting more and more trees to having your own cosy green spaces at home, it gives so much mental peace and satisfaction. Hence, if you are reading this blog, you might be starting or already having a rooftop garden in Singapore. While it can be fun and a great hobby, it comes with many challenges too! But hey, everything needs time, dedication and little troubleshooting to run smoothly. Here are some of the most common difficulties with rooftop gardening. Roof type and permissions . You can plant rooftop gardens on office buildings, apartment buildings, residences, garages, or pretty much any other structure with a roof. Still, you must take safety measures in advance to ensure your rooftop garden will be permitted in your neighbourhood and will be secure. Before starting a rooftop garden, do your homework on applicable local ordinances, rental property guidelines, or homeowner association rules...

Why is Artificial Turf Used in Sports Fields?

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    The lush green grounds and sports arenas we see aren't actually grass! Some might be natural, but in most commercial settings, they use artificial turf. They look the same as real grass giving a natural green look and a uniform surface ideal for playing various sports. Who came up with this wonderful idea? Why is artificial turfing preferred over natural grass grounds in today's sports world? Lets' find out.   History of artificial turfing As the name implies , artificial turf  consists of synthetic fibres that are created in such a way as to imitate natural grass. In 1964, the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, put artificial turf for the first time in a recreation area. Later in 1966, it became into commercial highlight when it was installed in the Houston Astrodome to replace the dying grass in the first domed stadium. Later, the turf came to be better known as AstroTurf.  The cost difference between this artificial turf and gr...