Table 4 sound Absorption Coefficients (Costa, 1992) (source- www.crupb.com) 1.5 DISADVANTAGES
Plantscaping have the following drawbacksTime Investment- The more the number of plants the more time will be required for its maintenance. Every leave and stem need a basic regular check for healthy growth.
Added cost- Vermicomposting or liquid fertilizer are required by plants for good foliage while, NPK and Bone meal is another requirement for Fruit and flowerbearing plants, which can add on the cost.
Wear and Tear - Gravels, water, dirt, rust marks on tiles and floors can lower the spirit. On overwatering the plant excess water get clogged down and floor or table became dirty.
Pests and insects- the number of ants and other pests increase with installation plants, but that can be taken care of with different measures.
High Initial investment- installation of plantscape can be expensive at first. Most of the expense is mostly because of containers required. Although alternative low-cost containers are also available.
Messy- Dirt from pots, dead leaves, water spilt while watering etc. things can create a mess around which need maintenance.
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