Current Issue: Biodiversity in the Urban Landscape
ISBN 978-981-07-0873-3
Paperback: 200pp (thread-sewn)
Dimensions: 27.5 x 21.0 x 2.0 cm
Produced bi-annually by the Centre for Urban Greenery & Ecology, CITYGREEN captures issues relating to greening and ecology of the urban environment. It communicates multi-disciplinary knowledge essential to the realisation of a green city. The articles in each specially curated issue are written by well-known experts and professionals from greenery-related disciplines like arboriculture, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and urban ecology.
In the latest issue, Biodiversity and the Urban Landscape, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf (Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity) tells us that "because cities are built for humans, the presence of nature in the urban environment is needed to enhance its liveability for human wellbeing". The range of articles, covering the efforts in conserving and enhancing biodiversity in urban areas, are written by well known experts such as Bruce Clarkson, Stewart Pickett, Tim Beatley and Richard Corlett.
Please click "Read More" to view the contents of each issue. To order past issues, please drop us a note at citygreen@cuge.com.sg.
Books
Tropical Gardeners Guide to Healthy Plants and Pictorial Guide in CD Pim Sanderson, Fong Yok King, Daniel Burcham ISBN: 978-981-08-6286-2
SGD 25.23
Paperback: 138pp (wire bound)
Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 1.5 cm
The book provides information to help horticulturists, arborists and aspiring gardeners hone their skills in preventing pests and diseases. It comes with a companion pictorial guide on common pests and diseases of tropical plants, with more than 400 images. This is the first ever pictorial guide on the subject.
Native Garden at HortPark - an urban oasis of the native flora & fauna of Singapore Tan Puay Yok, Richard T. Corlett, Hugh T.W. Tan ISBN: 978-981-08-6004-2
SGD 17.76
Paperback: 124pp (wire bound)
Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 0.8 cm
This publication is a reference for creating attractive landscapes using plants native to Singapore. The field guide explains the key motivation and concept behind the implementation of the native garden. It presents horticultural and botanical information on the native plants used in the nature plant garden.
Vertical Greenery for the Tropics Kelly Chiang, Alex Tan ISBN: 978-981-08-3973-4
SGD 27.10
Paperback: 100pp (perfect-bound)
Dimensions: 25.5 x 18 x 1 cm
This book introduces a number of vertical greenery systems that are commonly used. It also explains the key environmental benefits of greening walls, and why vertical greenery can be more pervasive feature of urban landscapes. Listed in its Appendix are over 20 suggested plants.
Please click "Read More" for reviews of this book by Green Purchasing Asia.
A Selection of Plants for Green Roofs in Singapore Tan Puay Yok, Angelia Sia ISBN: 978-981-07-0052-2
SGD 31.92
Paperback: 118pp (perfect-bound)
Dimensions: 25 x 18 x 0.9 cm
Rooftop greening is increasingly gaining acceptance worldwide. The use of suitable plants is the most important factor affecting the long term sustainability of green roofs. A useful resource for landscape professionals, this book presents a selection of over 70 plants that are suitable for green roofs in the tropics.
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A Selection of Plants for Waterways and Waterbodies in the Tropics Jean W.H. Yong, Tan Puay Yok, Nor Hafiz Hassan, Tan Swee Ngin ISBN: 978-981-08-5086-9
SGD 36.45
Hardcover: 480pp (thread-sewn)
Dimensions: 21.5 x 15.5 x 3.5 cm
The greening of waterways and waterbodies contributes to Singapore's vision of becoming a city of gardens and waters. This book describes the various types of plants that are suited for the aquatic environment of waterbodies in the tropics.
CUGE Standards
CS A01 2009 Specifications For Soil Mixture For General Landscaping Use ISBN: 978-981-08-3791-4
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 24pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Specifications For Soil Mixture For General Landscaping Use - This standard sets out the minimum soil mixture requirements for general landscaping uses. Includes information on soil test sampling.
CS A02: 2009 Specifications for Composts and Mulches ISBN: 978-981-08-3792-1
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 16pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Specifications for Composts and Mulches - This standard describes the quality indicators for compost and mulches used in horticulture soils in Singapore.
CS B01: 2010 Guidelines for Tropical Turfgrass Installation and Management ISBN: 978-981-08-5230-6
SGD 18.69
Paperback: 76pp (perfect-bound)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines for Tropical Turfgrass Installation and Management - This standard represents the first comprehensive guide on tropical turfgrasses for Singapore and Southeast Asia. It covers species selection, construction, planting and establishment, and best maintenance practices.
CS E01: 2010 Guidelines on Design Loads for Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-08-5231-3
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 24pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Design Loads for Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines basic loading considerations and issues when designing rooftop greenery - suggesting design loads of vegetation, substrate, recommended soil depths and the appropriate placement of rooftop landscape components in relation to common rooftop conditions.
CS E02 2010 Guidelines on Design for Safety for Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-08-5232-0
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 24pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Design for Safety for Rooftop Greenery - This standard highlights safety considerations during the design, installation and maintenance phases. A useful reference for designers and installers of rooftop gardens.
CS E03:2010 Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-08-7203-8
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 28pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic physical and chemical properties for quality referencing in the composition and construction of the substrate layer for use on rooftop greenery.
CS E04: 2010 Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers For Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-08-7206-9
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 36pp (saddle-stiched)
Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers For Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic technical requirements for quality referencing in the construction of the filter, drainage and root penetration barrier layers of rooftop greenery.
CS E05: 2012 Guidelines on Waterproofing For Rooftop Greenery 978-981-07-1271-6
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 32pp (saddle-stitched)
Dimension: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Waterproofing for Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic considerations and requirements for the selection, application, protection and testing of the waterproofing layer of green roofs and roof gardens.
CS E06: 2012 Guidelines on Irrigation For Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-07-1272-3
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 24pp (saddle-stitched)
Dimension: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on Irrigation for Rooftop Greenery - This standard sets out the basic technical considerations and requirements for the design, construction and up-keep of the irrigation system for green roofs and roof gardens.
CS E07: 2012 Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery ISBN: 978-981-07-1273-0
SGD 9.35
Paperback: 36pp (saddle-stitched)
Dimension: 25 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery - This standard describes the basic requirements for the general maintenance of green roofs and roof gardens. Include basic maintenance needs of rooftop vegetation and other technical components.
Others
A Vertical Garden for your Home DVD
SGD 18.69
A Vertical Garden for your Home - This DVD comes with an instructional booklet to help users start their vertical greening at home.
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