40,000 Pretty Pink Flowers Beautify Jalan Harsono RM
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The South Jakarta City Parks and Forestry Sub-agency is rearranging the green belt on Jalan Harsono RM, Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta by planting 40,000 pretty pink plants and 136 red tip trees.
Replacing old plants
Green Belt Planting Supervisor for the Sub-agency, Suryadi said the arrangement is carried out because a number of plants that previously decorated the area were damaged, ranging from wilting to death.
Daan Mogot Green Lane Revitalized"We do the arrangement by replacing old plants with new plants that are fresher and more beautiful," he said, Tuesday (11/3).
Previously, the green belt was planted with various types of plants, including pacing pentul, bougainvillea, and presidential cana.
"Planting is carried out along a green path with a length of approximately 1.5 kilometers," he added.
To expedite the work, Suryadi continued, 14 Green Troop personnel are deployed. The entire arrangement and planting process is carried out manually.
The green belt development on Jalan Harsono RM has been underway for three weeks. Work is targeted for completion next week.
"If it doesn't rain, we'll do the work faster," he continued.
Meanwhile, one of the residents, Yudi, admitted replacing previously wilted plants with new, fresher plants will make the street atmosphere more beautiful and pleasant to look at.
"Greener plants can clarify the function of road dividers, especially at night," he admitted.
