The Benefit of Modern Day Roof Gardens

Roof Gardens don't have to be a hugely expensive project. We have created gardens on roofs which were literally a few pots gathered together and some climbers attached to the walls with wire. The main aim is to use the space that will most likely have some sun through the day to it's full potential rather than just another spot to sunbathe. Of course you have to be careful of weight limitations but other than that you can pretty much do the same above ground as you can at ground level, the only difference is that you often have a more preferable, sheltered growing space that will help some plants thrive that might not on the ground.

I've seen anything from herbs growing on windowsills to huge allotments with extremely efficient community garden projects producing a whole streets fruit and vegetables and with the huge growth in population using this space couldn't be more beneficial. It's said that in the U.S alone there have been just under 30 million residents added to the census since 2000 and this, although it has been slowed in recent years is a taste of things to come.

There are so many solutions to growing in small spaces in systems like aquaponics, aeroponics, hydroponics and so on but there is still a need to use electricity. To stay off the grid and be as self sufficient as possible I would always recommend using natural light and heat and capitalise on any outdoor space you have so we always advise roof gardens.

To check out inventive ways of using your roof look into vertical gardening with innovative solutions like green walls, green roofs and canvas hanging baskets which all allow water to be recycled and held for a much longer period.

 

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