TerraceTrees
Are trees the future? Certainly a big part! For rooftop ecology, trees give myriad assets for both bipeds & denizen wildlife, providing shelter, shade, fodder & berries, as majestic hosts for fauna & well-being. We plant many trees for seasonal diversity.
trees
RooftopGrasses
If looking for great tree sidekicks, are grasses the ones? Indeed! With 20,000 species of grasses, sedges, rushes & reeds, take your pick & enjoy all seasons, as these wispy wonders of nature animate roof gardens with motion, colour & late blooms.
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Drainage &Irrigation
Is irrigation sustainable? Rooftop ecology benefits from automatic irrigation, offering great water saving & seasonal adjustments. We can link irrigation to rainwater, along moisture sensors which only activate watering when required.
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DesignProcess
Designing for nature is the present task. What is the process? We tailor planting schemes to a site’s aspect, with native & wildlife plants, along recyclable materials & peat-free soil, including resources which offer long-term use to avoid waste.
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RooftopUpkeep
Can upkeep support ecology? Sympathetic, ethical maintenance supports biodiversity on London roof gardens, where we hand weed, avoid pesticides, use peatless compost, leave winter growth for shelter & retain seed heads for fodder.
upkeep
TerraceOnsite
It’s all happening backstage, where wind, heat and tricky access yield daily conundrums. Aren’t in-house site works the best? It’s a rooftop hypermarket
for altitude pundits, merging design, detail & implementation seamlessly.
onsite
DroughtPlanting
Are you in the market for drought-tolerant plants? Resistance is futile young Padawan, coz climate change is coming & water’s scarce. Roof gardens make good habitats for drought-resistant
, resilient species to combat man-made aridity...
drought planting
CulinaryHerbs
No plants provide as much biodiversity as herbs. Why herbs? We use these staples in every project. Herbs support polyculture as companion planting, minimise disease, pests & weeds & attract pollinators. Herbs are inexpensive, fast-growing & resilient.
herbs
CompanionPlanting
What’s companion planting? Paired symbiotically, mutually beneficial species create biodiverse polyculture
by reducing pests, disease & weeds & attract pollinators. Combine Nasturtium & Brassicas, Marigold & Tomato, Borage & Strawberry.
companion planting
PerennialsTerraces
Planting herbaceous plants benefits roof gardens greatly. Why perennials? If prioritising seasonal change, biodiversity, colour, ground-cover, foliage, contrast & texture & in need of pollinators
, then planting perennials should take rooftop precedence.
perennials