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?
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?
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 Somerville
You 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.
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