HOW TO DO A GARDEN ON THE ROOF
Helps keeps rooms below them cool in summer and provides insulation in winter.
The main oproblem is the wind, instal wind breaker,some wooden panels could be useful
1. Inspect the roof is strong to hold extra weight and is insulated,no leakage
2. See that there is a water and electrical outlet on the roof.
3. Bulid lattice trellises to grow vines or bulid other structure to provide shade
4. Chose Plastic containers as flower pots a it can retain moisture for longer period, do forget to make
sure drainage of these pots.
5. Mix hay with the soil, to lighten the weight
6. Use heat tolerant plants to adapt to hot dry winds
7. In hot summers, water the plants twice a day
8. Organic fertiliser if need be
I am confident that you will enjoy your roof garden late summer evenings
B Shah
Helps keeps rooms below them cool in summer and provides insulation in winter.
The main oproblem is the wind, instal wind breaker,some wooden panels could be useful
1. Inspect the roof is strong to hold extra weight and is insulated,no leakage
2. See that there is a water and electrical outlet on the roof.
3. Bulid lattice trellises to grow vines or bulid other structure to provide shade
4. Chose Plastic containers as flower pots a it can retain moisture for longer period, do forget to make
sure drainage of these pots.
5. Mix hay with the soil, to lighten the weight
6. Use heat tolerant plants to adapt to hot dry winds
7. In hot summers, water the plants twice a day
8. Organic fertiliser if need be
I am confident that you will enjoy your roof garden late summer evenings
B Shah
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