Making the Most of Rooftop Gardening

Making the Most of Rooftop Gardening

Making the Most of Rooftop Gardening


Whether you live in the city, or just have limited space the ideas and techniques behind roof top gardening may be for you!  Often with sleek, contemporary elements, roof top gardens utilize minimal amounts of space while creating a huge impact.  If you are considering turning your roof top into a deck, there are a few things should you should definitely consider before jumping the gun.

There are many different reasons why you may decide that a roof top garden is for you.  Whether you have just moved into a location where the only outdoor space is a rooftop deck or you just want to turn your rooftop into useable space, Rooftop Gardening may be the answer for you.  In addition to creating a beautiful space, rooftop decks can also create privacy from other roofs around you.  Some of the great benefits of roof top decks are that there are no deer around to eat your plants and there is plenty of sunshine (which you should keep in mind when choosing what sort of plants to utilize).
If you are going to consider a very large, heavy rooftop garden you should consult a structural engineer before your project begins.  This will help to ensure that the weight that may be created by your beautiful new garden can be supported by your current structure.  If you already know that your rooftop deck is ready for some beautifying, then we have the perfect steps to choosing what to place on your roof top deck.

The first step to deciding how you are going to create your roof top deck is figuring out the basics.  Do you have easy access to water on your rooftop?  If not, you will want to consider plants that can take the direct sunlight but require very minimal watering.  You will also want to make sure that you have the space to keep all of the tools you will need in order to operate a roof top deck.  If you do not already have a storage location on your rooftop, you should consider a storage bin for keeping all of the necessary tools.   

One great way to easily begin your roof top gardening is by using lightweight containers for your vegetables, plants and flowers.  These lightweight planters can easily be carried atop your rooftop and can easily be moved around if necessary.  Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, lightweight containers can fit any desired decor.

Creating a rooftop deck with seating is also a great idea.  Not only will you go to the roof top to care for your plants and flowers but you will find that these new elements also bring a sense of calm and relaxation for any item!

By: Susan Soler of the Garden-Fountains.com Team 


Making the Most of Rooftop Gardening

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