Author(s): Noel Kingsbury

Gardening

This book introduces a revolutionary new concept to gardeners. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becoming popular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. These factors combined with the aesthetic value and benefits to wildlife are the major attractions to roof and wall greening. Gardens in the Sky discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality. It describes how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, considers the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and lists the plants suitable for different climates and environments. With climate and environmental concerns increasingly at the forefront of the gardener's agenda, this informative book will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting up their roofs and walls.