Roof Gardens
Explore the benefits and essentials of creating roof gardens — transform unused rooftops into beautiful, eco-friendly green spaces.
What is a Roof Garden?
- A garden built on the rooftop of a building
- Can be decorative or used for growing food
- Utilizes unused urban space creatively
Benefits
- Reduces building heat and improves insulation
- Enhances aesthetic appeal and property value
- Reduces stormwater runoff
Types of Roof Gardens
- Extensive: Lightweight, low maintenance, shallow soil
- Intensive: Full garden with deeper soil and trees
- Semi-intensive: Mix of the two, moderate soil depth
Ideal Plants
- Grasses, herbs, and low-maintenance shrubs
- Vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and spinach
- Flowers like marigolds and petunias
Requirements & Considerations
- Waterproofing and drainage systems
- Structural strength of the roof
- Proper irrigation and sunlight
Applications
- Residential rooftops and terraces
- Commercial and corporate buildings
- Urban farming and green community spaces
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