Urban neighborhoods are bustling spaces with hard concrete and slick glass, but they’re not always known for plants.
Level Green Landscaping landscape designer Tom Adams is changing that, with areas of cool shade, pops of pretty color and pocket parks that offer welcome respite from the bustle of urban life.
“Plants make a place relaxing,” Adams says. “Almost like a sanctuary.”
How do plants shape urban areas? They offer vibrant pops of color in a gray cityscape. They improve your mood and reduce stress. They produce oxygen and add a valuable cooling effect. Plants create habitats for wildlife and pollen for pollinators.
Adams shares how landscaping in urban development can elevate a busy city space.
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