If done properly it can be planted up and left to its own devices.
Sedum shed roof diy.
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.
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.
Once the skeleton of the structure was in place.
How to grow yourself a living roof on your shed.
Even a flat roof should have some pitch so that it sheds water toward gutters.
Sedum spurium tricolor is one of the most ornamental.
The sedum plantings come from nearby emory knoll farms the only nursery in north america that focuses solely on propagating plants intended for green roof systems.
Step 1 prep the roof photo by alison rosa.
We added a slightly angled piece of marine plywood on to the top added.
Step by step directions for your diy green roof professionals can examine your roof to ensure that it will be strong enough for the green roof of your choice.
Draw your plan cut and bolt the pieces of timber together to fit and paint the structure with an additional protective.
The root system is the work force of the.