Roof gardens can be an amazing addition to your home or any building that is suitable for this kind of project. There are many benefits to having a roof garden such as adding appeal to your home, lowering utility bills, adding value to your home, decreasing water runoff, and reoxygenating the air around you. The best part about creating a roof garden is the plants that you pick out.
There are several types of plants that work best on a roof garden. These plants must be durable because the roof is an area that has a more extreme weather climate than ground level due to precipitation and wind. The type of plant you use must be able to survive year-round because it is unlikely that you will plant different plants every season. Also, the best types of plants do not need a lot of area for roots to grow. They should be able to tolerate low-soil levels and potential dry climate conditions. Therefore, it is very important to know which plants are best for this particular type of garden. Here are five plants that work great on a roof garden.
Mosses
Moss is a great choice for a roof garden because it is an easy light plant that does not flower but create spores. This plant grows clumped together very closely. Mosses do not need much care or nutrients.
Sedums
Sedums are extremely durable plants that have the ability to store water so that they can survive during dry weather. They also can change colors from green to brown, purple and red. This can be a very exciting feature in your garden. The Biting Stonecrop is a great version of the sedum to add to your roof garden.
Flowering Perennials
Try planting some flowering perennials such as bellflower and ice plant. These are nice options because they will live from year to year. This is good because you need a plant that will continue to live as the year’s progress to the next.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers are good for roof gardens because they will last throughout the years. Also, wildflowers are nice because they will be able to tolerate the hot sun and dry winds. Having a plant that is strong enough to survive through touch weather as well as look beautiful on your roof is a great combination.
Thyme, Sage, Chives & Rosemary
If you are looking for an edible selection of roof garden plants, try planting thyme, sage, chives or rosemary. Usually, rooftops are not the ideal environment for producing fruits and vegetables, but you can get away with growing some herbs.
