Problems and Perspective of Vertical Gardening in the Vladivostok Design

Abstract

The article considers the phenomenon of vertical gardening. The authors analyses the problems, potential and possibilities of using this type of gardening in the Vladivostok, that has a harsh climate. The vertical gardening in urban environments and in the interiors of private and public spaces are consided. It has been established that the main problems of vertical gardening in Vladivostok are: a difficult climate, designers must adapt the existing methods in the world to local climatic conditions; the using of non-acclimatized plants; expensive local planting material; lack of interest in the problem of improving the city's government structures. For the Vladivostok, the development of certain types of vertical gardening is promising: the use of local, endemic flora (lianes, ivy, ferns, mosses, etc.); the using of vertical gardening elements for the creation of topiary; the decorating of building facades and retaining walls with annual plants; the using of vertical gardening in interiors. It has been established that for the development of this direction, comprehensive studies of biologists, theoretical designers and practical designers are needed, that will be aimed at developing a general concept of landscaping and improvement in the Vladivostok.