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A step-by-step guide on how to build your own roof garden from the experts at Garden Topsoil Direct
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A step-by-step guide on how to build your own roof garden from the experts at Garden Topsoil Direct
How fabulous is this roof?! Our customers contacted us for sedum mats to roof their new log store themselves and the beautiful photos show the fantastic job they have done. “We’re incredibly pleased with the roof and especially love how…
Buy our pre-grown mix of Wildflowers & Sedum living green roof tiles to add colour, biodiversity & a low maintenance eco friendly design to your roof
M-TRAY® – the extensive green roof system in modular tray format from Wallbarn. Developed to make sedum and wildflower green roofs easier to install.
A green roof is a roof which can either be partially or fully covered by plants. It generally constitutes a waterproof covering where vegetation is planted over. The green roof is different from a rooftop garden in the sense that the latter uses containers for the plants while the waterproof covering of a green roof prevents damages to the building’s structure which may be caused by water leaks. A green roof may be called by other names such as vegetated roof, living roof, or eco roof.
Whilst it is increasingly common to combine solar panels with green roofs, true biosolar green roofs are where green roof and solar technologies are integrated in a seamless fashion. In addition, true biosolar green roofs , especially on extensive green roofs is also designed to maximise biodive…
The term ‘sedum roof’ often gives rise to the question ‘what is sedum?’ and then with the follow up question of ‘why use sedum?’ It is these questions that we hope to answer here.
Rubbish bins are an eye sore, especially the wheelie variety and in most areas home owners have at least two to accommodate. If you're lucky enough to have space at the side of the house to tuck them away out of sight that's great, but often there's no choice but to store them in the front garden.
Architecture trends which will be influential to the industry for 2019. Use big ideas for small spaces and smart design to combat climate change and livability.
Read our guide on the differences between a sedum and wildflower roof to help decide which is right for your property.
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Wildflower plug plant selection for green roofs ** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season ** These egg cup sized plants come in 6cm deep mixed trays of 104, meaning they are a perfect size for inserting directly into green roof planting medium. Our supplier recommends a higher concentration than for normal planting, so reckon on planting 10 per square metre. This equates to 1 tray for a small shed, 2 for a large shed or single garage, for example. A selection of attractive British wildflower plug plants suitable for green roofs. We've used these here at Habitat Aid HQ. They are well behaved, drought tolerant species which will give a long flowering period and attract insects. Several of these wildflowers are important butterfly and moth foodplants too. All these plants are grown from guaranteed UK seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides. If you buy multiple trays we will endeavour to include as many species as possible from the list. Please ask for a quote for large numbers. We also supply an appropriate wildflower seed mixture. Where space is limited, particularly in urban environments, well planted green roofs can provide an excellent habitat, in addition to all their other advantages. These native British plants aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae. We recommend a consultant who can design, supply and fit a wide variety of green roofs to suit your requirements. Contact us for further details. Please note that this photo - of Habitat Aid's own green roof - is for illustrative purposes only. Grower: British Wildflower Plants
Sedum Supply are green roof experts based in Oswestry, Shropshire. Offering supply and installation of a range of quality green roofs, sedum, wildflower....
Fordham graduate student Dustin Partidge was featured on the Fordham Notes Blog last week. He conducts Urban Biodiversity research on Green Roofs. Check out the article here:
Today we’re visiting with Hylton Jolliffe to see a cool new project. We’ve got a smallish urban garden in Jamaica Plain, a wonderful neighborhood of Boston. With space at a […]
M-TRAY® – the extensive green roof system in modular tray format from Wallbarn. Developed to make sedum and wildflower green roofs easier to install.
We now have to accommodate three large wheelie bins in our front gardens in Barnet and rather than have to look at them every day I set about designing a storage cupboard to hide them. This also gave me the chance to build a small green roof, something that I have been interested in experimenting with for a while. I built the tray to hold 100mm depth of growing medium which should allow me to grow a reasonable variety of drought tolerant plants. Once filled with soil and plants it will be heavy
A new bio diverse wildflower green roof has been installed at Fordhall Organic Farm. Order yours online or call Sedum Supply on 01691 659618.
Prestige Water Green Roof sedum tray. The principle consists of placing the pre-cultivated trays directly on a waterproof membrane. With its modular design at the forefront the installation is swift and makes for immediate installations with great results. A vibrant and dynamic aesthetic is provided throughout the years seasons due to the many different sedum varieties within our pre-planted system. Offered as tray only OR pre-planted. 1. The price is per square meter (4 trays). Minimum order for tray only is 1m2 (4 trays)* 2. Please note the minimum order for pre-planted trays is 19m2 (76 total trays - 1 pallet). Orders must be in multiples of 19 ie. 19, 38, 57m2. Care Tips As every gravel covered roof needs to be serviced once or twice a year it is about the same with green roofing. We recommend to check the greened roofage in spring and autumn. During this check you simply remove un- wanted vegetation and check the drains. The ECOSEDUM® PACK green roof system is a near-natural vegetation form, that preserves and refines itself automatically. We use hardy, winter proof and adaptable plants (sedum sprouts) to ensure that the system even can stand extreme local conditions. These plants are delivered within our green roof trays and are up to 80% pre-cultivated. Additionally watering is only recommended in high temperature areas/ periods. Benefits of Modern Green Roofing Optimized water retention and water reservoir Extended rooftop life span thanks to the UV-protection Noise and heat insulation Less rainfall charges, less heating costs Micro-climate improvement Specification: Pre-cultivated > 80 % (4 - 6 sorts of sedum) Material PE/PP, 100 % recycled Colour Black / dark grey Dimensions 400 x 600 mm | 15.75 x 23.62 inches Height 75 mm | 2.95 inches Water reservoir 8 l/m2 | 2.11 U.S. Gal. Weight (max. water level) 95 kg/m2 | 209.44 lbs/10,76 ft2 Weight (max. water level) 22,8 kg/Stck. | 50.27 lbs./10.76 ft2 Water retention capacity 32 l/m2 | 8.45 U.S. Gal./10.76 ft2 Discharge coefficient 0.5 Pre-planted system EcoSedum Maintenance Guide
The comparison of two solar cladded roofs in Sydney, Australia, one bare beneath its panels and the other adorned with native grasses and plants, has found the panels on the green roof were, on average, 3.63% more efficient, producing an average daily output 13% greater than the conventional roof. The improvements are believed to stem from the lower temperatures on the green roof, thanks to its plants – which also provided a plethora of additional benefits.
Homeowners know the importance of landscaping their yards—and now, many are realizing the extra value that plant life brings to their home’s roof. Creating a green roof is an investment that adds a little green to your wallet and longevity to the life of your roof.
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The Mediterranean spurge is a show-stopper during the late winter to early spring when the winter rains provide moisture for robust growth and flowering. The combination of blue-green foliage and chartreuse flower bracts achieve the appearance of giant puff-balls in the garden. No other plant achieves this unique color and character combination. The Mediterranean spurge […]
Take biodiversity to new heights with our Enviromat Sedum Green Roof Kit for Pitched Roofs. Picturesque, low-maintenance and perfect for pollinators.
Victorian ball roof finial copy of original - 'Pavillion' 90 degree angled ridge tile, 45 degree pitch, traditional style hand cast at our Sussex workshops in frost proof reconstituted stone in aged terracotta colour or black Height: 58cm/23" Width: 28cm/11" Length: 28cm/11" measurements are approximate because items are hand made, colour/finish can vary slightly from that shown Brighthelm-stone was established in 1998 in a small shed at the bottom of our garden by my partner Gary. We now have a large range of decorative stone home and garden ornaments and take pride in providing the best possible products at a competitive price, added to which we aim to provide great customer service. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BrighthelmStone Free delivery to UK Mainland address. Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland will incur a postal surcharge.
