Sedum Shed Roof

Sedum green roof supply a wide range of top quality sedum mats and modular diy trays for green roofs.

Sedum shed roof.

An all purpose soil less peat free potting mix is fine for growing herbs and other edibles but mix in plenty of perlite to both improve drainage and save on weight. I was very taken with the enthusiasm of the team at sedum green roofs and i. In this example i have used a pent shed roof rather than an apex which is easier to demonstrate on. The vegetation is self sufficient growing and developing to provide protection absorb carbon dioxide and creating a point of interest.

Whether it s a garden shed or a modern state of the art office building. Grown in water retaining landscape matting sedums offer excellent roof cover. Now comes the growing medium which for a sedum roof should be at least 8cm 3in deep and for a roof of wildflowers herbs salad and strawberries at least 15cm 6in deep. How to grow yourself a living roof on your shed.

Shed roofs are the ideal place to put a green shed and the plant of choice is the sedum which enjoys conditions provided by shallow soil. 1 build the tanalised wooden roof frame.