TTD launches vertical gardens

Tirumala: The innovative concept of vertical gardens was launched on either side of the main entrance of Tirumala Temple on Thursday in the first phase. The Rs 30 lakh project will be initiated by the Hyderabad based Harsha Bio Farm, free of cost to TTD for a period of a year. This includes the plantation and maintenance of the vertical gardens.

Meanwhile, over-foliate plants have been planted in 2,500 pots with automatic drip watering facility to the pots.

Whenever the plant needs water, the drip automatically wets the plants.

According to TTD Garden department, Deputy Director Srinivasulu, after one year, said that the firm will train the garden staff of TTD on the planting techniques.