I did not begin to appreciate the greenery as a child, being a young ignorant being. Having grown up in tropical Singapore, I always lament when the relentless scorching sun teaming up with humidity renders us in beads of perspiration and frustration. It's only of late (thanks to my school going kids while revising their science) that I am reminded that the deliberate effort of pruning Singapore into a garden city allows better ecosystem of regulating air purity and temperature. Without these majestic trees lining up the roads, there will be no canopies to provide shelter and photosynthesis to furnish fresh oxygen...
The other obvious benefit of greenery is the beauty of trees literally. It adds very subtle charm to a city. Whether I am driving or riding on a bus, it's a pleasant sight looking out - I see greens (green color has a soothing effect?) lining the road, screening the buildings instead of pure concrete jungle as in most cities. Without trees, cities become eyesores, regardless of how magnificent or pretty the buildings are as individuals versus the entirety of the landscape. This dawned on me as I travel more around the world. To be fair, some cities are pleasing with their share of trees and flowers, but with seasons of shedding and being bare half of the year, Singapore has the advantage of being an evergreen garden city all year round.
I delight in our garden city everyday as I step outdoors, the brief glimpse of trees is enough to soothe the eyes and moods. Even on my jogs along roadside enroute to Botanic Gardens, it's a pleasant experience whizzing past the trees that line the pavement. I'm loving my garden city more each day!
I can't help crafting a typical scene of trees lining the road for my SG50 Needle Felting Personal Challenge, it's not a real challenge in terms of skills but representative of our garden city, Singapore!
