Abstract: Container for aquatic plants, which can be filled with water, the side walls and bottom of which comprise an outer wall and a bottom wall, respectively, in each instance, followed, toward the interior of the container, by an intermediate layer that consists of an insulating material. On the inside of the container, the insulating material is completely covered with a water-tight plastic film, in the manner of a tub, or by a water-tight basin composed of transparent glass. On the bottom of the tub or of the basin and/or in a plant pot situated in the container, there is a plant culture medium that makes growth of aquatic plants possible, and preferably winter-hardy and/or non-winter-hardy aquatic plants are disposed in the container, which is filled with water.

Abstract: A vegetation element for greening artificial surfaces having low and/or high plants. The vegetation element has a support that can be penetrated by roots, a lower layer of compressed soil, and substrate as fertile ground for the low and/or high plants. The vegetation element can be peeled by machine and can be rolled up. In the vegetation element, a film that can be penetrated by roots is arranged on the layer of compressed soil, and the support is laid on the film. A substrate layer is arranged on the support, and plant material of the low and/or high plants that is capable of germination is introduced into the substrate layer. The forming roots of the low and/or high plants extend and are anchored in the substrate layer, extending through the support and the film and into the lower layer composed of compressed soil.

Abstract: A construction element covered with vegetation for horizontal, pitched and/or vertical surfaces of structures. The construction element has a lower base plate, which is embodied as an insulating board, and an upper vegetation layer with shorter and/or taller plants. A plant adhesive layer is arranged between the insulating board and the vegetation layer. A layer of a material that renders possible plant growth for shorter and/or taller plants is adhered on the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is embodied in a non-vapor retardant manner so that it is permeable for water vapor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mosses and/or lichens as agents for reducing the particulate matter content of air.

Abstract: A striplike body of vegetation which is used to cover roofs with thin layers of vegetation. The inventive body of vegetation is comprised of structural matting arranged on at least one base. The structural matting can be filled with a substrate and germinative plant material, especially seeds, shoots, spores or parts of shoots. The base consists of a feltlike nonwoven material which is only slightly permeable with respect to wind but which has a substantial water storage capacity. According to the invention, the striplike body of vegetation is characterised in that at least the base is permeable with respect to wind as a result of the introduction of holes.

Abstract: The invention describes a HF-reducing green roof. This green roof comprises a support construction consisting of a layer of textile fibers and/or a substrate (12), a vegetation layer (14) of low plants, and a flat or three-dimensional structure of electrically conductive filaments. This structure supplements the support construction or forms part thereof. The intermediate spaces between adjacent electrically conductive filaments (10) are smaller than one quarter of the wavelength of the electromagnetic HF-radiation to be shielded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mat (10) that is used for a vegetation body, consisting of nonwoven materials, felt or of hygroscopic rock wool and configured to absorb and store water. Said mat (10) contains nutrients (12) for plants.

Abstract: A vegetation element for sodding artificial surfaces (such as roofs) or natural soil surfaces is described. The vegetation element comprises a vegetation carrier consisting made of a mineral and/or organic material for vegetation, and it has an optional bottom carrier layer. The vegetation carrier is provided with a seed mat made of a flexible, biodegradable material, and the seed mat contains seeds that are distributed uniformly at separate locations, where they are secured and held in place by the seed mat. The seed mat may be arranged on the surface of the vegetation carrier as well as on the bottom side of the vegetation carrier or in between.

Abstract: This green roof comprises a support construction consisting of a layer of textile fibers and/or a substrate (12), a vegetation layer (14) of low plants, and a flat or three-dimensional structure of electrically conductive filaments. This structure supplements the support construction or forms part thereof. The intermediate spaces between adjacent electrically conductive filaments (10) are smaller than one quarter of the wavelength of the electromagnetic HF-radiation to be shielded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetation element (10) for greening artificial or natural surfaces with dicotyledonous plants (18). The vegetation element consists of a support (14), soil improvement substrate (16) and dicotyledonous plants (18) and is configured such that it can be rolled up. According to the invention the vegetation element is characterized in that the support is a net (28), a woven or knitted fabric, a randomly bonded nonwoven or a fibre mixture which can be deposited on natural or artificially produced mineral soil (12). The soil (12) is prepared aseptically and the soil improvement substrate (16) is incorporated into an upper layer (24) of the soil (12) by compression or mixing, whereby the pH of the substrate (16) differs from the pH of the soil (12) and is adjusted to meet the physiological needs of the dicotyledonous plants (18). As a result a mixed layer (20) of soil (12) and substrate (16) is formed which has a line (22) separating it from the unmixed soil situated underneath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetation support (10) consisting of a mat of entangled organic fibers (14) which form said vegetation support (10). A substrate (20) is introduced into the hollow spaces of the mat (12) and a plant material (22) able to germinate, especially seeds, spores, sprouts or the like, is planted on an upper side (16) of the mat (12). The fibers (14) of the mat (12) are secured against detachment from the mat (12). The inventive vegetation support (10) is characterized in that the mat (12) fibers (14) are coconut fibers and that a plant-compatible binding agent (28) is used to prevent the fibers (14) from becoming detached from the mat (12). The binding agent is applied to the surfaces of at least a part of the fibers (14) and ensures that the fibers (14) of the mat (12) are at least partly glued to each other.

Abstract: A vegetation body in the form of sheeting is disclosed, consisting of a structural mat, in particular a looped mat which is arranged on at least one substrate, and the structural mat can be filled with a substrate material and with a plant material capable of germinating, in particular seeds, sprouts, spores or spore parts. The vegetation body in the form of sheeting according to this invention is characterized in that the structural mat is arranged on the substrate in such a way that a first side edge area of the structural mat extends over a first side edge of the substrate, and an opposite second side edge area of the substrate extends beneath a second side edge of the structural mat, so that the structural mat and the substrate overlap one another.

Abstract: A vegetation element for the greening of artificial expanses, made from a mixture of organic substrate particles, nutrients and synthetic material components; this mixture, by the addition of plastic foam components and binders being combined to form a uniform firm element. According to the invention, the vegetation element is characterised in that the mixture comprises a component of organic substrate particles exceeding 20% by weight, with the mixture being foamed-out with binders, with plant material able to germinate, such as seeds, sprouts, rhizomes or similar being added to the mixture, and in that at least one surface pointing away from the top surface of the vegetation element comprises a fire retardant.

Abstract: A vegetation element for creating sod on artificial surfaces (such as roofs) is described. The vegetation element comprises a vegetation carrier consisting of synthetic and/or organic material for a vegetation, with the vegetation carrier consisting of at least one layer. The bottom layer of the vegetation carrier is attached to waterproof sheeting intended for sealing a roof to be sodded or designed as a rootproofing layer to prevent the roots from growing through.

Abstract: A sodding element for sodding sod bodies consisting of natural soil and/or substrate surfaces is described. The sodding element comprises a seed mat, which has seeds that are distributed uniformly at separate locations and are secured and held in place by the seed mat. In addition to the seeds, the seed mat laid on the sod body also contains a dry adhesive so that the seed mat is bonded to the sod body under the influence of water.

Abstract: Multi-layered vegetation element for the greening of large rooftops, with the individual layers being mechanically interconnected by threads. A porous fibrous web is envisaged as the lowest layer, followed by a layer of stone wool and a layer incorporating seeds and living plant matter. A retention layer or protective layer serves as the uppermost layer. As an alternative embodiment, the porous fibrous web at the bottom is followed by a layer of mineral wool, which in turn is topped by a mixed cocos and plant layer being a cocos layer with an admixture of seeds and living plant matter.

Abstract: A flexible hygroscopic mat of low weight per unit volume for the landscaping of surfaces, such as the roofs of buildings is provided. Such mat comprises a rock wool mat having a thickness of approximately 2.0 to 3.5 cm and weight per unit volume between approximately 30 and 80 kg/m.sup.3 that enables it to be rolled up and living plants having roots that provide mechanical strength to the overall hygroscopic mat to form a finished product that is capable of being unrolled and applied to a roof or similar surface. The hygroscopic mat while rolled up can be readily transported to the site where it is to be installed. Also, commonly no further landscaping is required once the flexible hygroscopic mat is placed on a roof or similar surface.

Abstract: The ability to effectively landscape an artificial surface that normally is incapable of supporting plant growth while simultaneously eliminating hazardous substances from the surrounding atmosphere in a simple and efficient manner is provided. A substrate having a thickness of at least 0.5 cm. is constructed that comprises an effective concentration of solid particles dispersed therein (e.g., activated carbon particles) that are capable of absorbing hazardous substances from the surrounding atmosphere. Also dispersed within the substrate is provided an effective concentration of living microorganisms that are capable of converting the hazardous substances when absorbed on the solid particles into non-hazardous substances that are capable of being utilized during the growth of plants that are rooted in the substrate.

Abstract: A multilayer vegetation element is made up of a culture layer for holding vegetation, and a separation layer, and wherein a fire-retardant layer made of non-combustible material is arranged on top of the separation layer and below the culture layer.

Abstract: A noise protection wall having a height with a framework for holding and receiving wall elements, with the wall elements including cassettes containing a nutrient medium, the cassettes being arranged one on top of the other for forming the height of the wall, each cassette having a total vertical area; each of the cassettes being precultivated and covered with lower and higher plants and includes a supporting and protecting rack for a complete structural element having the nutrient medium and water mats arranged therein; the watering mats having water-storing properties and water-releasing properties; a droplet watering system on top of the noise protection wall; and a cement fiber slab extending across the total vertical area of each cassette and arranged in the center of each cassette.