What Shall I Plant On My Roof?

The roof top garden is merely a garden, ordinarily in containers

, that is located on a roof top. Any construction - an office, garage or shed, can have a rooftop garden if it is solid enough to take the further weight and has a reasonable surface.

A structural engineer will be capable to inform you whether your roof is properly waterproofed and whether it will deal with the extra weight of planters, soil, decking, furnishings and people.

Why do you want a roof garden? If you are looking to grow a container or two of herbs and vegetables that is one thing; or are you planning a garden where lots of people will visit? Or will your site integrate flowers, shrubs and trees and be a spot for entertaining and relaxingresting? I have even seen an orchard on a roof!

Realistically, how much time do you want to spend on your garden? Keep the project modest is you don't have much time, you can always add more plants later.

The biggest challenge to successful container gardening on a roof top is strong winds and hot sun. You need a rooftop water supply, outdoor electrical outlet and storage space for tool and supplies. Establish the drainage on your roof because you will be using masses of water.

Plastic, terracotta or wood are all popular choices for containers. Choose sturdy plants that will cope with a range of conditions. It will typically be sunny, hot, dry and windy during the growing season.

If you're going to grow permanent plants such as shrubs or small trees or perennials in containers, choose plants that are one or two zones hardier than your climatic zone. For example, if you're in Zone 5, choose woody plants that are hardy to Zone 3 or 4.

Some lath-type structures will offer some shade. You can use vine-covered trellising as a wind-break or privacy screen. If you are adding a trellis or screen, ensure it's acceptably supported.

Drought tolerant plants are good choices, as they tend to be both sun and wind tolerant. Many drought tolerant plants have silver or grey-green leaves, their light leaf colour reflecting the harsh rays of the sun. If plants have fine hair on their leaves or stems then moisture can gather around the plant tissues.

A roof top garden is an ideal place to grow native perennials. This will help the native plant population and they will be able to deal with the climate. This will also encourage native butterflies and birds to drop by for a visit.

by: landjr4oma

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