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Psychological well-being: Green act as natural sound barriers, reducing landscapes can increase property values
spaces have been shown to reduce noise pollution from roads. and attract businesses and tourists,
stress, improve mood, and enhance boosting the local economy. Green
mental health. Road verges with soft Water management: Vegetation areas can become community assets
landscaping offer urban dwellers can help manage stormwater runoff, that enhance the liveability of estates.
a natural space to relax and enjoy. reducing the risk of flooding. Plants and
Historically, hospitals use landscaping soil absorb rainwater, which decreases Safety and traffic calming:
themes on their walls for the same the load on urban drainage systems and Strategically planted greenery can help
reason. contributes to groundwater recharge. calm traffic by visually narrowing roads,
encouraging drivers to reduce speed
Noise reduction: Trees and shrubs can Economic value: Attractive urban and drive more cautiously.

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