mylandscapesMODERN ROOF GARDEN DESIGNERS LONDON

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roof terrace herbs

Easy-going, piquant & diverse, aromatic herbs are the easiest plants to grow on a London rooftop. Inexpensive, fast-growing, mostly evergreen, we plant these pollinator magnets in every single project to provide dense ground-cover & culinary staples.

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Design: Aspect-apt. Style: Natural. Ecology: Biodiverse. Soft Landscaping: Peat-free soil. Plants: Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Mint, Bay, Rosemary, Chives, Chamomile, Marjoram, Lemon Verbena, Tarragon, Hyssop, Winter savory, Chervil, Dill, Fennel, Borage, Lovage, Lemon Balm. Planters: Bespoke.

 TOP 5 TRENDS 

MedMulch

There are 70,000 medicinal plant species with 3,000 in cultivation. Parsley, Coriander, Thyme, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Basil & Hyssop, Bay & Marjoram are Mediterranean. Plant in well-drained soil & mulch in grit. Are you Med ready?

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Troughs 4Drought

Do herbs love troughs? Aromatic herbs appreciate the fast drainage provided by bespoke planters, as well as sandy soil & stone mulching. Drought-tolerant, unfussy, pest & disease-free, these culinary gems are true roof garden design staples.

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PerennialsLoyalty

Herbs provide great ground-cover among perennials, protect the soil, reduce weeds & attract pollinators, while needing minimal upkeep. Are aromatic herbs the ultimate companion plants? Indeed! Intersperse liberally at planter edges.

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Upkeep &Ecology

Herb ecology? Sustaining instant impact for both people & wildlife, culinary herbs are pollinator magnets, accessible, inexpensive, fast-growing, trouble-free & highly biodiverse. Trim lightly after flowering to prompt remontancy (flower more than once yearly).

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Foliage &Grasses

Were herbs & grasses made in rooftop heaven? Contrast in leaf, habit, colour & scale, with similar growing needs make this pairing unbeatable for modern roof garden designs in London, defying heat, wind & pollution & relieving upkeep chores.

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