Vegetative cover in Mallorca

A green roof is a constructive installation that has a vegetation cover on top of soil or substrate and is specially conceived to mitigate the effects of urban growth and at the same time as an aesthetic element.

Green roofs help mitigate phenomena such as heat island and the greenhouse effect.

These works help retain rainwater and help reduce air pollution, as the covers act like sponges and trap dust and ash particles while releasing oxygen.

An important fact about roofs is that they ration the energy consumption of buildings. By absorbing heat, plants regulate the internal temperature of the infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a green roof?

It is a planted system installed on a roof or rooftop. It comprises several layers of protection, drainage, filtration, growing medium and vegetation specifically designed for this type of space.

Can a green roof be installed on any building?

Not always. Before installation, the roof’s load-bearing capacity, waterproofing, slopes, drainage outlets and accessibility must be checked.

How much does a green roof weigh?

The weight depends on the chosen system, the depth of the growing medium, the vegetation and the amount of retained water. The saturated weight must therefore always be calculated and the structure checked to ensure that it can support it.

Can a green roof cause damp or leaks?

A well-designed green roof should not cause damp. Sound waterproofing, root protection, suitable drainage and proper water run-off are essential.

Which plants can be used on a green roof?

The choice depends on the depth of the growing medium, sun exposure, wind, irrigation and planned maintenance. Mediterranean species, aromatic plants, succulents and drought-tolerant plants are particularly well suited to Mallorca.

Does a green roof need an irrigation system?

In Mallorca’s climate, automatic irrigation is recommended, especially during the first few months and the driest periods. The amount of water required depends on the type of vegetation and the system used.

What maintenance does a green roof require?

Maintenance may include checking the irrigation system and drainage outlets, removing weeds, pruning and fertilising.

Does a green roof help insulate the building?

Yes. A green roof can help reduce heat build-up on the roof, improve thermal insulation and protect the waterproofing from sunlight and sudden changes in temperature.

Does a green roof retain rainwater?

Yes. The different layers and growing medium can store some of the water and release it gradually, reducing the amount and flow rate of water reaching the drainage outlets.

Can you walk on a green roof?

It depends on the design. Some roofs only allow access for maintenance, while others can include paths, walkable areas or usable spaces, provided that the structure and system are designed for this purpose.

How long does a green roof last?

With correct installation and suitable maintenance, it can have a long service life. The planted layers also help protect the waterproofing from solar radiation and temperature fluctuations.

How much does it cost to install a green roof?

The price depends on the surface area, type of system, depth of the growing medium, vegetation, roof access and the condition of the building. Each project must be assessed before a suitable quote can be prepared.

Does Cultivos Pima deliver the entire green-roof project?

Yes. We can handle the advice, selection of the system and vegetation, irrigation installation, planting and subsequent roof maintenance.

Palm tree cleaning in Mallorca

We are experts in palm tree pruning in Mallorca and we offer high pruning. Currently, palm tree pruning is applied for safety, cleanliness, aesthetics and health reasons. In the wild the palm tree does not need pruning to live, but when introduced in our parks and gardens they require regular maintenance. The more green leaves the palm tree maintains, the more photosynthetic capacity it has and therefore the greater the production of nutrients.

TECHNIQUE

In the Phoenix cannariensis and Phoenix dactylifera varieties, we use a palm tree blade to shave the trunk and cut the leaves and leave them in the shape of a balloon. In Washingtonias we do ring pruning. Our work is a clean and professional job with climbing techniques without damaging the palm trees. We have a service of removal of pruning and felling debris to the composting or incineration plant following the protocol of the Conselleria de Medi Ambient in case the palm tree is affected by red palm weevil.

WHY PRUNE PALM TREES?

For safety reasons in public places by removing bunches, leaves and dry parts. For reasons of cleanliness in public spaces by removing debris. For purely visual ornamental reasons. For health reasons in diseased specimens.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Formative pruning: It is carried out during the first years of the tree’s life and consists of creating an adequate structure of main branches to facilitate its growth.

Maintenance pruning: The purpose of this pruning is to correct defects caused by the vegetative development of the tree and to maintain the chosen pruning system, as well as to regulate production and favor illumination. When the guidelines for training pruning are followed and the defects caused by vegetative development are corrected, pruning remains a simple thinning of branches whose intensity will depend on light problems and production.

Pruning of specimen trees: selective pruning of dead branches, diseased branches that cannot be recovered and poorly oriented branches or branches that compete for the same space.

The density and/or weight of the cup is reduced.

To increase the penetration of light and air into the glass.

Make the tree offer less wind resistance.

Pruning of trees that pose some type of risk.

Poda en altura: podemos encontrar podas con plataforma elevadora y podas con trepa.
Nuestros profesionales están formados para hacer tanto los trabajos con la plataforma elevadora, como con lo último en sistema de trepa. In all cases our security measures are very demanding because the safety of both our employees and our customers comes first.

We have a cleaning and pick-up service.

Tree pruning and felling in Mallorca

TALAS

Tenemos amplia experiencia en la tala de cualquier tipo de árbol y de distintas alturas y dificultades diversas. Siempre actuando con los permisos necesarios para dichas talas..

DESTOCONADO

Eliminamos los tocones resultantes de podas y todas aquellas raíces que puedan ocasionar algún tipo de perjuicio..

WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN HIGH ALTITUDE PRUNING Always with the safety means required in each case.

NATURAL GRASS IN MALLORCA

When for various reasons there is not enough time to plant a lawn by seeding the land, a good solution is the planting of sods, pieces of grass of approximately 1 m2 with a good root system cut in a rectangular shape, which placed on the prepared land and with proper irrigation control will have a spectacular lawn in a short space of time.

We have the varieties of grass that are best suited to our islands

Paspalum vaginatum

Species highly adapted to warm climates and drought tolerant, ideal for low maintenance areas. Difficult to plant. Very strong and deep root system. Resists salinity, poor soils, is not demanding in terms of water, recovering easily, or fertilisers. It tolerates shade and trampling. Like all C4 species, it has a loss of colour due to winter dormancy, but less pronounced than in most of these species, showing itself below 3-4ºC. The recommended cutting height is slightly high, between 5-8 cm.

Bermuda

It is a creeping herb that can reach 40 cm in height, widely used in warm and temperate climates around the world, between 30° south and 30° north latitude, for its adaptation to high temperatures and associated with water saving. It is one of the species that is evolving the most, finding varieties that focus mainly on improving its leaf fineness and delaying its entry into vegetative rest. It thrives from sea level up to 2200 m above sea level. It is fast growing, being popular and used in sports fields, it recovers quickly when damaged.

Festuca

It forms a good dense grass, with a medium leaf texture, between 3 and 13 mm wide. Highly adapted to difficult conditions, poor, poorly drained soils, clayey textures. It tolerates drought, entering a state of dormancy with the lack of water, although in the moments of maximum demand, to maintain an optimal state it needs good irrigations.very resistant to the trampling and to the activities carried out on it, with few needs of maintenance.tolerates perfectly so much the high as the low temperatures.tolerates relatively the salinity and is not at all demanding as for phytosanitary treatments…

ARTIFICIAL GRASS IN MALLORCA

We have a wide range of artificial turf suitable for the needs of our customers, for different uses and applications. Sports lawnmowers for soccer, paddle, tennis etc…

ADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL TURF OVER NATURAL TURF

For those who do not have time for the maintenance of a natural lawn, as it needs little care, you can spend your time on what matters most to you. Artificial turf saves a lot of water, you won’t have to fertilize or mow it, you won’t have to eliminate weeds. It is a completely different option to natural grass…

You can choose between different lengths of turf, different color, shade, etc…

Choose the one you like and we will install it for you.

Phytosanitary treatments in Mallorca

Endotherapy is an alternative method of phytosanitary treatment of urban trees with low environmental impact. The system consists of injecting a nutritive or phytosanitary substance into the trunk, which is translocated through the xylem towards the apex of the plant. This plant treatment has advantages over traditional aerial treatments, including the absence of nebulization or atomization of chemical products in the environment and its harmlessness for the health of people (citizens and applicators). In addition, treatment can be focused, thus avoiding indiscriminate treatments. The application of phytosanitary products is a practice for the control of numerous pests and plant diseases. The objective of the treatment is to prevent and eradicate pests and thus help trees and plants to cope with the pests that affect them.

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