In additional urban areas, a gardener is restricted within the quantity of area that they need.

If
you discover that you just are running out of area, or if you would like an outside room, then
things are also wanting up for you, literally. you will need to contemplate making an upper side
garden. upper side gardens are a perfect manner for associate degree urban gardener to expand
their area.

There are, however, a few things to keep in mind when creating a rooftop garden.

First, consider the climate on a roof, which is more severe than on the ground. It’s often quite
windy in summer and very sunny and hot. But if nearby buildings are tall, the garden can be in
shade all day, which is too dark for many plants, or quickly switch from deep shade to intense
sun.

Never use regular garden soil for a roof garden; it’s much too heavy and doesn’t hold water well
or offers poor drainage. Use a lightweight artificial soil often called a “soilless mix” in your
containers. Plan on building some wooden or lattice screens on the windward side of your plants
to keep them from developing a permanent lean. Lattice can also provide some shade, especially
for a southern or western exposure.

Also install automatic drip irrigation. Container plants need much more frequent watering than
plants in the ground. Sun, heat and wind will compound the water requirement. By midsummer,
if not earlier, you would need to hand-water at least once a day and in very hot weather, twice a
day. That schedule is nearly impossible to maintain every day all season, which is why a drip
system is crucial.

If you make a rooftop garden you will get some benefit and these are:

 Reduce stormwater runoff

 Reduce your air-conditioning costs
 Reduce your heating costs
 Create habitat for birds, butterflies and bees
 Provide outdoor space for you to enjoy
 Beautify the built environment
 Improve air quality
 Allow you to grow food
 Earn LEED credits