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Public Response to Different Planting Techniques for Annual Color and Enhancement
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2020-12-01
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Edition:Final; August 2018 -December 2020
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Abstract:The objective of this study was to measure public perception of the different planting techniques (block and matrix), which are used at visitor information centers (VICs) and other rights of way (ROW) areas. The main factors that affect public perception of planting techniques were identified through an extensive literature review and qualitative survey from four welcome centers in the State of Georgia. The ranking of those indicators, based on public preferences, was discovered through a quantitative survey. The ranking of the factors being obtained from the study were: environmental benefits, sustainability, color and aesthetics, cost, maintenance, and restorative effect. The majority of the respondents expressed that block planting configuration was more aesthetically beautiful. However, when all the factors were considered, the public largely preferred matrix planting, as it tends to be more beneficial to the environment.
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