Gardening upwards

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Gardening upwards

Post: # 116267Post snapdragon »

Roof gardens - can anyone clarify for me if there are rules?

I have a flat roofed single story bathroom extension, and as the backyard is overshadowed by the railway embankment behind, It seemed a good idea to use the flat roof to grow things as they would at least get more sunshine - and the slugs would have further to trek.

no access to it other than putting a ladder up - or enlarging the upstairs window that overlooks it. I'm thinking of putting some sort of water gathering container up there (diverted off the first floor gutter) with the plants - of the type that spreads it's weight over a larger area, and maybe walkway planks across the corners so I don't fall through the roof

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Re: Gardening upwards

Post: # 116323Post Jandra »

Make sure your roof is strong enough to cope with the extra weight. A water but wil concentrate a lot of weight in one spot.

Wind shielding?

Easy access is important, I think. For safety as well as convenience.

Just my thoughts,
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