Garden design

Author: Zhao X
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: When we think of a garden, images of vast flowers and grasslands often come to mind. Currently, standalone garden villas are still relatively rare in China, but most residential buildings have extensions or spaces that can be transformed into small gardens. These are also referred to as small courtyard gardens. For example, if you live on the ground floor with a courtyard or a sunken garden, or if you live on an upper floor with a balcony or rooftop, or if you work in a small office space with limited outdoor space in front or behind the building, these areas can all serve as bases for small gardens. If we combine indoor and outdoor layouts and decorate them with green plants, you will see your favorite floral designs both indoors and outdoors, on walls, under eaves, by doors and windows, or beside sofas. People immersed in such enchanting and beautiful green environments feel as if they are living in a garden, utterly captivated. The trees and flowers in the garden act like air conditioners, oxygen generators, dust filters, and purifiers, continuously producing fresh oxygen through photosynthesis. Through transpiration, they increase air humidity, improve the microclimate around them, cool the area in summer and warm it in winter. They also constantly filter dust and harmful gases from the air, block noise in chaotic environments, and prevent visual distractions. A beautiful small garden brings joy to both body and mind, significantly enhancing work efficiency and quality of life.