The UAE's total import value for plants is approximately Dh50.68 million ($13.8 million), according to the organisers of an upcoming garden and landscaping event.

Increasing awareness on the need to protect the environment along with the recent directive from the UAE government on compliance with green building standards is boosting demand for sustainable garden and landscaping products, said the organisers of Garden+Landscaping Middle East.

Green gardening and sustainable landscaping products will be showcased at the show, to keep trade visitors, architects and garden and landscaping designers aware of the latest trends in the field.

The trade exhibition will be held from October 31 to November 2, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“There is growing awareness among developers and designers on the advantages of using native plants for landscaping which cuts down on water wastage.  With more recent regulations being implemented to control irrigation and other factors in garden landscapes, there is an increased need for expertise in this area in Dubai and the wider region,” stated Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Garden+Landscaping Middle East.

“There is a growing trend to incorporate sustainable building principles among architects and developers worldwide. Constructed in line with high environmental standards, sustainable buildings are engineered to make optimum use of resources. This minimises energy requirements and reduces water consumption and wastage. These buildings are designed to be resource efficient and to enhance the natural environment and physical well-being of the users,' added Mehtap Kenar, senior show manager, Garden+Landscaping Middle East.

Garden+Landscaping Middle East will display a comprehensive range of garden machinery, tools, furniture, water features, pond accessories and fertilisers right through to swimming pools, landscaping tools, architectural landscaping and irrigation systems.-TradeArabia News Service