How To Make A Planted Roof

Build the outer frame first then add a central strut for strength.

How to make a planted roof.

I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live. Ensure plants establish properly by watering for the first year after planting. This is where a living roof crosses over to become an herb garden. Micron damp proof liner or pond liner should cover the entire area where you wish to plant to avoid water seeping past.

Avoid using just one species of plant across the entire roof. Installers start setting the trays at the lowest end of the roof moving across and up the roof s slope. The roof will require an incline to ensure that water runs off naturally and doesn t water log the roof. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.

Fleshy leaved herbs and salads may need watering often in hot weather. Green roofs are increasing in popularity to the number of benefits they bring especially in city areas. Measure carefully and use the l brackets to. Make sure there are ample drainage holes in the base.

Many of the most common culinary herbs happen to grow in dry rocky places making them ideal candidates for a green roof. Using the l brackets join together the outer sides of the green roof structure. Compost can be further lightened by incorporation of perlite. With the increase in extreme weather patterns green.

Starting in a corner and working right to left the 40 pound planted trays are placed in rows on the roof and inside the edging. In general any roof with a slop of up to 40 degrees is safe to use providing the previous step s restrictions have been observed. The roof you are planting on should be structurally sound and strong enough without wet areas rotting wood or damaged materials. Using polystyrene instead of broken pots to crock the bottom of pots will also reduce load.

Use lightweight growing media such as multipurpose compost and rockwool. A mix of species helps to make the community that emerges more resilient and more interesting.