Green
roofs are not
a new idea. In fact, like many of the best 'new ideas' they have been
standard construction practice in some countries for hundreds of years.
Until the mid-20th century green roofs were viewed mainly as a
vernacular building practice. However in the 1960 's, rising concerns
about environment and the lack of green space in urban areas renewed
interest in green roofs as a "green garden design solution". The
renaissance began in Germany and Switzerland where new technical
research began into plant suitability, membranes etc.
The
key benefits of including and ‘extensive’ green roof in your garden
design include:
Green Roofs | Sedum Roofs | Wildflower Roofs | Green Walls | Living Walls | Vertical Gardening
Foundation Planting | Windbreaks | Shelterbelt | Sustainable Garden Design
