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- Q.Tutorials For Roof Garden Design - We are enthusiast farmers from Hyderabad. We want to establish roof gardens in Hyderabad with soil and without soil on ...
- Q.How Do I Insulate My Rooftop Containers - How do I insulate my rooftop containers so plants live year round? I am trying to grow plant material in ...
- Q.Rooftop Garden - I want to create a nice futuristic looking rooftop garden. I need ideas from experts as to how to proceed. ...
- Q.Rooftop Gardening - How deep does the soil need to be for a rooftop garden? I'm just doing some research for a book ...
- Q.What Are The Best Materials To Use In The Components Of A Rooftop Garden? - I am wondering what the best materials are for a rooftop garden like what to use for the waterproof membrane ...
- Q.Drainage Ideas For Simple Roof Planter Box - I’m planning to build a simple planter box to put outside my window (on the Kitchen roof). I have concerns ...
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vasudhagreenfarms on
October 4, 2014Q.Tutorials for Roof Garden design
We are enthusiast farmers from Hyderabad. We want to establish roof gardens in Hyderabad with soil and without soil on turnkey basis. Kindly enlighten us on what you will help us in doing this business right from designing to establishing.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
October 5, 2014A.GKH is primarily a site devoted to home gardeners and gardening rather than commercial operations. I can suggest that you research, and communicate with, companies that specialize in roof gardens in cities around the world, especially in climates similar to yours. Also, learn all that you can about horticulture from your local sources, such as https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
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- Asked by
jc.shakon on
March 14, 2015
Zone 5Q.How do I insulate my rooftop containers
How do I insulate my rooftop containers so plants live year round? I am trying to grow plant material in Chicago on my roof that will live through the winter weather and winds. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2015A.Make sure your selecting plants that are hardy to your growing zone. Perennials will go dormant during the winter months and
it's a good idea to offer more protection during this time if they are vulnerable to the elements.
Here is a couple of great articles that will help you get your plants ready for next winter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/overwintering-container-plants.htm
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Rajarobin on
February 19, 2016
MaduraiQ.Rooftop Garden
I want to create a nice futuristic looking rooftop garden. I need ideas from experts as to how to proceed. I live in Madurai, India. I'll take pictures of my rooftop and share it with anyone who is willing to help me every step of the way. Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 20, 2016A.Here are some links to help you get started on your gardening venture.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/rooftop-gardening-for-city-dwellers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/creating-your-own-rooftop-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/an-urban-patio-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/urban-gardening-ultimate-guide.htm
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2016Q.rooftop gardening
How deep does the soil need to be for a rooftop garden? I'm just doing some research for a book I'm trying to write. I don't have a green thumb. I've been known to kill cactus. The story includes a rooftop garden, and I'm trying to figure out about what kind of dimensions I will be working with.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 18, 2016A.Here is a link for you to read.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/creating-your-own-rooftop-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
October 23, 2020Q.What are the best materials to use in the components of a rooftop garden?
I am wondering what the best materials are for a rooftop garden like what to use for the waterproof membrane or the protection board.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9202/html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/rooftop-gardening-for-city-dwellers.htm
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Anonymous on
April 13, 2021Q.Drainage Ideas For Simple Roof Planter Box
I’m planning to build a simple planter box to put outside my window (on the Kitchen roof). I have concerns about how the water will drain out as it will surely drip through the box on to the roof. I have a drain pipe at the edge of the roof very close to where the planter box will sit. I’ve attached a picture of the roof, the green outline represents where the planter will sit and the blue represents where the drain pipe runs. Any tips on how to manage the drainage of the water would be much appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I think a trip to the home improvement store might prove effective. Look for a lightweight drip liner with three sides and a dip to put against the edge near the rain gutter. Much like a large dish draining liner. Then set your container on that. You also may be able to fashion a liner using pond liner and gravel.
Here are some articles that might give you other ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/rooftop-gardening-for-city-dwellers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/creating-your-own-rooftop-garden.htm
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