Landscaping as Barrier for Sound and Air Pollution

It is an art which deals with conscious arrangement or organization of outdoor space for human satisfaction and enjoyment.
Some of its major goals include :-
Organizing and developing the site for maximum use and pleasure.
Creating a visual relationship between the house and the site.
Reducing landscape maintenance to a practical level.
Dealing with health and stress management, energy conservation, noise control, erosion control, pollution control.

Environmental Benefits
Air Quality :-
Trees are an efficient and cost-effective way for a community to improve its air quality and reduce pollution. A mature tree absorbs between 120-240 pounds per year of small particles and gases, like carbon-dioxide, which are released into the air by automobiles and industrial facilities. In addition, a single tree produces nearly three-quarters of the oxygen required for one person; and a canopy of trees in an urban environment can slash smog levels up to six percent. American Forests reports that just 25,000 acres of forest can offset the equivalent emissions of 10 billion automobile miles.

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