Evolving soil water replenishment and plant water-use strategies with degradation of restoration materials in vertical greenery systems

Key Points

• Water-use strategies adapt to the degradation of restoration materials, enhancing soil water replenishment methods.
• Key evidence shows shifts in water-use efficiency and replenishment rates as restoration materials degrade over time.
• Assessment across multiple vertical greenery systems demonstrated the interconnection between soil water dynamics and plant strategies.
• Findings highlight the need for sustainable material selection in vertical greenery systems to maintain ecosystem services and water conservation.