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1 EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) AND ITS APPLICATION IN VERTICAL GARDENS, TERRACE GARDENS, KITCHEN GARDENS, HANGING GARDENS, BRANDING WALLS AND OTHER USES.

2 Usefulness of Expanded Clay Aggregate (ECA) to ensure Healthy Survival Of Plants In A Garden: EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can be used to improve the characteristics of the substrate EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can serve as a drainage as well as moisture reserve EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can be used as a mulch

3 EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) in compose substrates enhances drainage, limits excessive water retention and increases the porosity. It also serves as an important factor for proper growth of roots and plants in vertical gardens. Vertical Gardens Due to EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) low buffer power, it doesn t release any salinity. The quantities for the EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) mixture with compose or peat must be chosen by the gardener according to the plant, compose and the irrigation times. The quantity ranges from 25%-40%. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) is safe, clean and healthy for vertical green wall decoration; because there is no odor and this create a tidy and beautiful vertical roof garden.

4 Hanging Gardens EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) is the ideal product for making lightened draining layers for hanging gardens and plants. When mixed with the peat, it guarantees lightness to the structure and make it water and air reserved for the plants. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can be applied with tank trucks equipped for vertical and horizontal pumping. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) is ideal for filling boxes and flower pots.

5 Flower Pot Arrangement EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) has a pleasant finishing appearance, and it has become an important growth nutrient holder for gardener. It s a natural finishing for flower arrangements and flower pots while giving an excellent thermal insulation top up layer to the plants root system. It helps retain moisture as well as prevents weeds to grow.

6 Box Filling EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) is used to fill boxes, and ensure proper drainage, constant temperature and humidity level, especially when the plant roots stick out of the box. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) contains different nutrients for plant growth, and it has good water holding and damp absorbing characteristics. Due to its porosity, EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) has room for good ventilation which helps in preventing plants roots from desiccation.

7 Aquarium Landscaping During the production of EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA), it s subjected to a temperature of above C, and this makes it not to be dissolvable even when immersed in water for a long time. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) has a low buffer capacity, so it cannot change the ph nor release any salinity into the mixture. These make EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) an important component in Aquarium landscaping.

8 Kitchen Gardens EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) has various nutrient elements needed for the growth of vegetable. Without any extra fertilization, EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can guarantee a healthy vegetable growth. It s has good water holding capacity, which in turn supply water to the plant during hot weather and prevent the plant from drying off. EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) can be reused, and it s favorable for hydroponic vegetables.

9 Green Roofs EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) has become an important component in growing media on various rooftop gardens. The application of this environmentally friendly product (EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE (ECA) in a green roof design assists in addressing vital issues such as improving water quality, conserving energy, managing storm water run-off, reducing urban heat, and increasing green space.

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