if anyone around has experience sustaining a rooftop garden, I would love to get some pointers. specifically, how to set it up so I don't have to water every day.
passive irrigation?
big containers?
pet elephant?
rooftop gardening advice
(4 posts) (4 voices)-
Watering everyday has been the key to success in my experience. Paty Moreno (Garden Girl) who will be delivering the Keynote Address at our Spring Gala on May 8th uses drip irrigation. Mulching or growing in a way that leaves no soil exposed and having a good amount of compost and organic material in your soil will also help prevent water from evaporating. Larger plastic containers (as opposed to clay pots) will also help retain water.
-Tai
Gardens Coordinator
Groundwork SomervillePosted 1 year ago # -
jlawrence
MemberYou should also check out Apex Greenroofs at http://www.apexgreenroofs.com. They ROCK, are locally based and have tons of experience creating all sorts of green roof structures.
Posted 1 year ago # -
FarmerBen
MemberTry inoculating all your transplants with a mycorrhizal fungi. This would promote deeper root growth and better drought tolerance. Myco grow is a product I use with much success. Using thick layers of mulch will be helpful as well, combined with drip line irrigation
Posted 1 year ago #
Reply
You must log in to post.