GREEN SPACES IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Environment al problems of citiesare associated withex cessivec on centration of population in relatively small areas, transport and industrial enterprises, with the formation of anthropogenic landscapes, very far from the state of ecological equilibrium. The presence of green spaces in cities is one of the most favorable environmental factors. But the green spaces themselves at the same time need restoration, care and proper maintenance. Therefore, it is necessary to study the morphological and biological features of ornamental plants, the laws of their growth and development, to develop a set of recommendations for the use of ornamental plantings for various objects of landscaping of the city of Astrakhan. During the research, the assessment of the existing plantings was carried out, the range of plants resistant to the arid conditions of the city was selected, recommendations on the use of ornamental plants taking into account their biological qualities in gardening are given, types of garden and Park plantings for conditions of a semi-desert zone are developed. Of all the trees growing in the city, 75.8% are considered sick, 24.2% are healthy. What have the greatest incidence of small-leaved elm and ash Penn. To increase the stability of plantations, it is necessary to carry out regular agrotechnical and sanitary measures, as well as rejuvenating trees and shrubs, depending on the type of soil it is necessary to make organic and mineral fertilizers to improve the decorative properties of plants. The aesthetic results of the evaluation show that the majority of parks (60%) is estimated to be 30 points out of 50 possible points; squares - from 28 to 35 points street - from 24 to 37 points. Therefore, it is necessary to elevate the aesthetic evaluation of objects by assigning actions for greening and beautification of their territories.