Journal of Engineering Research

With the continuous acceleration of the urbanization process, the urban heat island effect has become an important issue affecting the quality of the urban environment and the health of residents. Garden plant community configuration, as a green infrastructure, plays an important role in mitigating the urban heat island effect. This paper analyzes the functions of garden plant communities in reducing urban temperatures, improving air quality, and regulating humidity, and explores the mitigating effects of different plant configuration patterns on the heat island effect. Reasonable garden plant configuration can not only significantly reduce the temperature in local areas but also optimize the urban ecosystem and enhance the sustainability of urban green spaces. Through a comparative analysis of different urban cases, this paper proposes plant configuration strategies that are adapted to different climate conditions and urban characteristics, providing a theoretical basis for the planning and design of urban green spaces.

Garden plants; Community configuration; Urban heat island effect; Mitigating effect; Green infrastructure