With Decent Landscaping Gainesville Properties Are Worth Much More

By Jeffrey Olson


Millions of people live in artificial environments such as apartment buildings, condos and built up areas. Millions more are forced to migrate from rural areas to the cities because they have no other choice. Most of these people do not even realize it, but once they are away from a natural environment, they become deprived. Luckily, most cities feature large parks and gardens and with proper landscaping Gainesville home owners and developers can also enjoy the benefits of nature, even in the middle of the city.

Everyone loves a good looking garden and nobody will deny that parks are beneficial. This is not their only functions, however. Green areas are vital to the survival of the human race. Plants generate oxygen and purify putrid air. Without plants, pollution will simply overwhelm the cities. As it is, pollution is already a massive problem in most metro areas all over the world. Every little patch of green space makes a difference.

Another huge environmental benefit of parks and gardens is the important roles that they play in helping to curb the waste of billions of litres of rain water every year. They help to prevent that this valuable water is simply carried away in the urban waste systems but rather stored in the soil. Vegetation also help prevent devastating mud slides and the loss of valuable top soil by actively preventing soil erosion.

On the practical side, gardens, especially well designed gardens, add value to any property. They can be used to enhance natural air flow and modern building use plants to facilitate natural cooling. Plants can also help to provide privacy and to create outdoors relaxation areas. They are even useful in controlling pests such as flies and mosquitoes.

It is not only the environment that benefits from green areas and gardens. Many studies have shown that time spent out of doors are beneficial to human health. When in a calm, natural environment, people tend to also calm down and to slow down. Their heart rates lowers, their blood pressure is reduced and their breathing improves. People with psychological conditions are urged to spend time in natural environments and in gardens, preferably working in the garden.

When creating or redesigning a garden it is well worth it to spend some time on planning or, even better, on getting help from a professional. Professional landscapers know how to use the available space to the best possible advantage. They can make sure that the garden blends in with the surrounding environment and that it will thrive in the local climate.

Responsible gardeners, property owners and developers will make sure that their parks and gardens are populated exclusively with indigenous plants. These plants not only have a much better chance of survival, but they use less water and require much less maintenance. As an added bonus, indigenous plants attract indigenous birds, insects and other wildlife, a big plus for any garden.

Professional landscape contractors van help to turn unhealthy living environments into better ones. They can help to turn urban areas into green lungs. They can most certainly create areas of natural beauty and tranquillity.




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