How Do You Plant A Green Roof?
With a little perseverance and creativity, you can create a green roof from re-useable materials, cut down on your heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, manage rainwater runoff, and literally reap what you sow with a rooftop garden. Most importantly, consult a contractor or structural engineer to determine the structural strength and durability of your roof. A flat roof is preferred. After you are certain the roof can support a garden, install a waterproof barrier to protect the roof. This can be some sort of durable and heavyweight plastic sheeting or rubber material. The next layer should be an adequate, lightweight drainage material such as water filtering mats or rolled screening, check your local nurseries for recommendations as well, look around and be creative, you might have something around the house or garage that you can use. Next, install 2 to 4 inches of gardening soil that is weed-free, mixed with peat moss, and mix in some fertilizer well. Plan the layout of yo
