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  Straits Times Forum Online 12 Sep 06
Singapore the Garden City where nature thrives
Letter from Stella Kon (Ms)

I agree with Straits Times writer Ong Soh Chin that Singapore should be branded as a Garden City. Singapore is like the world's great gardens because:

It has a dazzling mix of many different types - enormous variety within a compact space. As the year goes by, each season brings a different colourful show

Both local and foreign plants can be seen flourishing side by side

Every sector is carefully planned and thought out, nothing is haphazard. There is constant maintenance and attention to every detail

Meticulous care goes to providing a reliable supply of necessities like water and power

New plantings are regularly brought in, nurtured and encouraged

Nature areas are set aside where wild life can grow spontaneously - within the overall order

Though only 41 years old, its community continues to mature and develop deep roots.
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