Page 22 - Waterfall City Issue 12 2022

Waterfall City News
Here on Waterfall Drive, bushes and trees are used at the hospital for screening purposes. Fever Tree.
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a couple with young children, use
colourful robust plants with different
textures. The colours inspire creativity
and the various textures assist in the
development of tactile and sensory
fine motor skills. Create a user-friendly
garden. Define your turf areas from
landscaped beds and avoid using too
many different plant species in smaller
spaces.
Maintenance is key. Because you are
dealing with nature and living matter,
you need to be dedicated to your
maintenance routine. Implement the
correct practices at the appropriate
time of the year, i.e. pruning,
composting, scarifying, fertilising, etc.
Spring and autumn treatments are
the foundation of your landscaping
success.
Your air conditioning unit
efficiency can increase by
up to 10% if it is covered by
shade provided by a tree.
Fact – This is a great way to lower
your utility bill as the shade will mean
that your unit won’t have to work so
hard.
When pushing your
lawnmower for an hour, you
will burn up to 100 calories.
Fiction – The actual number is closer
to 500 calories, so this is a great way to
get healthier and improve your home’s
appearance and value. It’s a win-win.
Trees can reduce noise
pollution by blocking
soundwaves.
Fact – Leaves, branches and twigs
on trees and shrubs can absorb and
deflect sound. This reduction of noise
is referred to as sound attenuation.
This method has been used several
times with great success, i.e. golf
courses that are situated close to
roads, offices next to busy highways,
and so on.
When selecting a tree, choose a
tree with as much foliage as possible.
For example, the Baddleja Salinga
would be a far superior option to the
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