ROOFTOP
GARDENS
ROOF GARDENS
GREEN ROOFS




ROOF GARDEN

ROOFTOP GARDEN DESIGN IDEAS

HOW TO CREATE A ROOFTOP GARDEN

TYPES OF GREEN ROOFS

ROOF GARDEN LINKS



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SECTION 1



ROOF
GARDEN




A roof garden is a garden on the roof of a building. Besides the decorative
benefit, roof plantings may provide food, temperature control, hydrological
benefits, architectural enhancement, habitats or corridors for wildlife,
recreational opportunities, and in large scale it may even have ecological
benefits. The practice of cultivating food on the rooftop of buildings is
sometimes referred to as rooftop farming. Rooftop farming is usually done
using green roof, hydroponics, aeroponics or air-dynaponics systems or
container gardens.



Roof garden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roof_garden






Living
Machine

http://www.livingmachines.com/




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ROOFTOP GARDEN
DESIGN
IDEAS




A roof is a very different environment from a garden at ground level.
In fact, you’ll probably want to get professional help before getting
started on a project like this.



Benefits of building a rooftop garden:

Reduce stormwater runoff

Reduce your air-conditioning costs

Reduce your heating costs

Create habitat for birds, butterflies and bees

Provide outdoor space for you to enjoy

Beautify the built environment

Improve air quality

Allow you to grow food

Earn LEED credits



Rooftop Garden Design Ideas
https://www.gardendesign.com/rooftop/



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Landscaping
Roof Terraces

https://www.gardendesign.com/pictures/landscaping-roof-terraces_255/#8064




GREEN
ROOFS

https://www.gardendesign.com/eco-friendly/green-roofs.html




Urban Edibles for
Rooftop Gardens

https://www.gardendesign.com/vegetables/rooftops.html




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Rooftop Gardening
What to Consider
Before Planting a
Rooftop Garden

https://www.thespruce.com/rooftop-gardening-1403340




Urban
Rooftop
Gardens

https://www.thespruce.com/urban-rooftop-gardens-1403342




The Green Benefits
of a Roof Garden

https://www.thespruce.com/green-benefits-of-a-roof-garden-1708536




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Creating Your Own
Rooftop Garden

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/creating-your-own-rooftop-garden.htm




What Is A Green Roof:
Ideas For Creating
Green Roof Gardens

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-green-roof-gardens.htm




Rooftop Gardening
For
City Dwellers

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/rooftop-gardening-for-city-dwellers.htm




Sweltering Science:
Are Rooftop Gardens
a Cool Idea?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-rooftop-garden/




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SECTION 3



HOW TO
CREATE A
ROOFTOP GARDEN




Rooftop gardens are a beautiful and environmentally-friendly addition
to urban homes. If you live in an apartment or a house with no yard,
rooftop gardens can let you cultivate ornamental trees and grasses,
flowers, and even edible plants. Contact a structural engineer and map
out your garden before you begin planting. Choose the right plants and
decorations to make the most of what space you have.



Tips

Choose plants with shallow roots that will thrive well
in smaller containers.

Use sturdy decorations or plant containers that will
fare well when exposed to the elements.

During the hottest summer months, your plants may need
to be watered daily.

Add relaxing decorations, like a rock garden or comfortable
chair, so your garden becomes a calming place.



Warnings

Don't overstock your roof with more than it can carry.

Avoid high-maintenance or delicate plants if your roof
is especially windy.



How to Create a Rooftop Garden
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Rooftop-Garden



HOW TO
CREATE A
NO DIG GARDEN

https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-No-Dig-Garden




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SECTION 4



TYPES
OF
GREEN ROOFS




EXTENSIVE GREEN ROOFS

SEMI-INTENSIVE

INTENSIVE GREEN ROOFS



When it comes to managing and preparing your home, one of the
most important things to look into is the kind of roof that
you are going to use.



Types of Green Roofs
https://myrooff.com/types-of-green-roofs/



CITY
FARMER

http://www.cityfarmer.org/




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SECTION 5



ROOFTOP GARDENS
GREEN ROOFS
LINKS




5 Design Elements of Rooftop Gardens
http://www.totallandscapecare.com/business-best-practices/5-design-elements-of-rooftop-gardens/

9 Remarkable Rooftop Garden Designs Around the World
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/rooftop-garden-designs-around-the-world

9 Tips For Making a Restaurant Rooftop Garden Thrive/
http://openforbusiness.opentable.com/tips/9-tips-for-making-a-restaurant-rooftop-garden-thrive/

10 great plants for a living roof
https://inhabitat.com/top-10-plants-for-a-living-roof/?variation=d

11 Most Essential Rooftop Garden Design Ideas and Tips
https://balconygardenweb.com/rooftop-garden-design-ideas-and-tips-terrace-garden-design/

15 Best Plants for Rooftop Gardening
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/styles/best-plants-and-trees-for-rooftop-gardens/

20 Beautiful and Inspiring Roof Top Garden Designs And Ideas
http://theselfsufficientliving.com/roof-top-garden-ideas-and-designs/

24 Lost Gardening Tips from 100 Years Ago
https://www.storageprepper.com/24-lost-gardening-tips-100-years-ago/

26 Plants You Should Always Grow Side-By-Side
http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/26-plants-you-should-always-grow-side-by-side

26 Plants You Should Always Grow Side-By-Side
http://www.dailysnap.co.uk/26-plants-you-should-always-grow-side-by-side/?utm_campaign=Gardening&utm_medium=FB&utm_source=FB



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Best Terrace/Roof Garden Plants You should Grow
https://balconygardenweb.com/best-terraceroof-garden-plants-you-should-grow/

Budget to Build and Maintain an Urban Rooftop Garden
https://www.simple.com/blog/budget-to-build-and-maintain-an-urban-rooftop-garden

The Challenges of Rooftop Gardening & The Best-Suited Plants For Containers
https://www.highcountrygardens.com/gardening/rooftop-gardening-plants-for-containers/

Edible Rooftop Garden
https://gardentherapy.ca/edible-rooftop-garden/

Edible Rooftop Garden
https://gardentherapy.ca/edible-rooftop-garden/

Guide to Green Roofs
https://www.kirberg.com/types-of-commercial-roofs/guide-to-green-roofs

How To Build a Rooftop Vommunity Garden
https://www.houselogic.com/by-room/yard-patio/how-to-build-a-rooftop-community-garden/

How to Plant a Rooftop Garden
https://www.custommade.com/blog/rooftop-garden/

Living Roofs
https://livingroofs.org/

Roof Garden Plants
https://myrooff.com/roof-garden-plants/

Rooftop Garden Make Small Space Look Bigger
http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/rooftop-garden-make-small-space-look-bigger/



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Rooftop Gardening
http://balconygardenweb.com/rooftop-garden-design-ideas-and-tips-terrace-garden-design/

Rooftop Gardening For City Dwellers
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/rooftop-gardening-for-city-dwellers.htm

Rooftop Gardens
http://www.cityfarmer.org/rooftop59.html

Rooftop Garden Make Small Space Look Bigger
http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/rooftop-garden-make-small-space-look-bigger/

Rooftop Farm
http://rooftopfarms.org/

Seeds vs. seedlings What is Better
http://www.hortidaily.com/article/32426/Seeds-vs.-seedlings--what-is-better

Start a Rooftop Container Garden
https://www.bbg.org/gardening/article/start_a_rooftop_container_garden

Tips Creating Great Rooftop Garden
https://realestate.boston.com/luxury/2017/02/14/tips-creating-great-rooftop-garden/

Types of Plant to Decorate Roof Garden
http://theydesign.net/roof-garden/

What are the different types of green roofs?
https://commons.bcit.ca/greenroof/faq/what-are-the-different-types-of-green-roofs/

What is a roof top garden?
https://faculty1.coloradocollege.edu/~shall/ev421/joekurland.html



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Readers Digest
https://www.rd.com/




Farmers Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/




Modern Farmer
http://modernfarmer.com/




The Encyclopedia of Life
http://eol.org/




PLANETKIDS.BIZ
http://www.planetkids.biz/




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