GREEN WALLS
ABOUT US We are a company dedicated to landscaping, recognized by its modern and contemporary style, quality construction and by the introduction of green walls concept in Portugal. Our work can be seen in awarded hotels, commercial spaces and distinct dwellings. Since 2006 that we design, install and maintain distinct types of green walls.
We cooperate with architecture and interior design ateliers, helping them in the definition and advice of green walls: •
Structure design
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Water needs, drainage, lighting and technical areas
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Plant choosing and design
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Water Variable flow and pressure, depending on the panel dimensions, for watering the plants Electric suply To the automatic irrigation controller and artificial lighting Drainage From the irrigation water Technical area Needed for the installation of the irrigation and fertigation controllers (approximately 1 m2) Light The plants need a minimum of 3.000 lux to survive. In case it doesn’t exists, it has to be supplied (artificial light) Ventilation and temperature The areas must be ventilated, in order to prevent fungi, diseases and bad smelling. The room temperature must be checked in cool and hot seasons, preventing damages to the plants.
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SYSTEMS COMPONENTS Support structure Perfis metรกlicos de suporte de todo o jardim Irrigation felt Made of absorbent fibers, allows the maintenance of moisture in hydroponic conditions
Irrigation Controlled by an irrigation controller easy to use, allows full irrigation automation Fertilization To assure the best plant development Artificial light If needed, it should simulate the conditions and timetable of the natural light Plants The plantation density varies between 30 and 40 plants/ m2, depending on the used species L A N D S C A P I N G . I R R I G AT I O N . E N V I R O N M E N T
MAINTENANCE Since it is an automated system, the needs of plants in terms of water and nutrients are continuously satisfied. The green wall maintenance services essentially comprise the following tasks:
Nutrient and water consumption weekly control
Monthly irrigation systems control and filter cleaning
Monthly maintenance of planting drawings, pruning and removal of weed species
Monthly control of dead plants and replacement
Monthly felt control, including repairs and replacements
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WALL PLANTERS We supply and install interior wall planters.
The natural canvas SlimgreenwallÂŽ by Terapia Urbana is easy to install and maintain, and it only needs light and electric supply, for the irrigation pump The water level must be reset weekly. In case of the plant death, it is easily replaced.
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ARTIFICIAL PANELS In the situations when it is not possible or desired to install a living green wall, we install artificial panels, with different covering options.
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PORTUGAL Centro Empresarial Alfrapark Estrada de Alfragide nº 67, 2610 - 008 Amadora Portugal Tel.: +351 214 715 757 | Fax.: +351 214 715 692 | geral@jardinsdopaco.pt| www.jardinsdopaco.pt
MOZAMBIQUE Av.ª Tomás Nduda, nº 65 – 3º, flat 7 Maputo Mozambique Tel. +258 84 476 84 87 info@jdp-moz.com | www.jdp-moz.com