Ferns such as polypodium vulgare and asplenium trichomanes could be used in dry shady conditions.
Grass roofs uk.
A study presented at the green roofs for healthy cities conference in june 2004 cited by the epa found water runoff was reduced by over 75 during rainstorms.
Even plant pots are enough to weight the grass down in a sheltered area.
The hardiest plants are the easiest to maintain.
Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff via water wise gardening techniques.
Try dry habitat perennials and.
This website based guide builds on the material and information in our original pdf the diy guide to green living roofs which we published in 2008.
The best green roofs in the long term tend to be ones that a re planted and seeded.
Build a living roof green roof.
Since then we have introduced wild landscapes into schools public space and onto roofs.
I liked the idea of having a bit more greenery in the property we live.
Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.
Common sedum species used include sedum acre s.
There are now uk nurseries and seed companies that can supply plants for green roofs.
Weather beaten from day one it s grown to endure the harshest weather conditions in the uk ensuring an extra tough easy care sedum blanket system that s virtually maintenance free.
Mat forming species of sedum sempervivum and moss are good choices.
The organisation has been a member of the european federation of green roof and wall associations efb since 2006 as the uk representative.
Album delosperma could be tried in a sunny frost free area.
Many of these ideas we trial in our own garden here is a link to the work we do at home.
Green roofs play a significant role in retrofitting the low impact development lid practices in urban areas.
This approach allows the roof to develop and adapt to the particular circumstances on any given green roof.
This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse builders and landscaper contractors who want to build green roofs.
Ever since i was a kid i ve used our native flowers and then finally in 1998 i started the grass roof company.
Small plants should be used with plug balls of around 55mm.
Any of our grasses above a 35mm pile height.
As the total weight of the artificial grass is an important factor to consider when choosing which grass type to install on a roof we would recommend choosing a grass with a tall pile height.
While redeveloping our house we decided to install a living roof on our kitchen roof why you ask.
I ve always liked a plant especially the wild sort.
Water is stored by the roof s substrate and.
Best artificial grasses for roofs.
