5 Roof Garden Ideas

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A roof garden can turn an otherwise dreary rooftop

into a hidden urban oasis. It is a great way to

indulge one’s green thumb. Even the lack of a

backyard is not enough to deter people with an

inherent love for gardening

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1. Outdoor Kitchen Garden

Cooking outdoors is a joy for barbecue lovers. Homeowners can furnish their

roof gardens with kitchen gear to make it suitable for cooking. In addition,

dining out under the stars in a roof garden can make for a dining experience

unlike any other.

2. Party Seating Fixtures

Incorporating fixed seating can make

the overall design of a roof garden

better. It makes the area much more

suitable for party receptions. This way,

homeowners need not use up space

with several chairs to accommodate

guests.

3. Edible Greenery

Planting fruits and vegetables is a good

way of making use of roofs. While not

nearly as ornamental as other plants,

these give homeowners a fresh supply

of good food throughout the year. It

can provide them with an extra source

of income should they choose to sell

the produce.

4. Pool Roof Garden

Adding a pool in the midst of a roof

garden can really make the rooftop a

place of Zen and relaxation. This is a

good addition as long as the roof has

enough firmness and stability to

sustain the pool’s drainage system.

5. Cinema Garden

Setting up an entertainment system in

the midst of a rooftop garden can

make a unique viewing experience for

the whole family. It can make

weekends lovelier and movies much

more enjoyable.

Lush gardens make for an attractive

addition to homes. Living in an urban

area where there is concrete all around

can amplify this so much more. Kent

homeowners may consult professional

garden designers like Oakleigh Manor

to transform plain concrete tops into

lush garden roofs.

Sources:

http://freshome.com/2012/10/17/30-rooftop-garden-landscaping-ideas-or-how-to-escape-the-urban-tension/

http://theselfsufficientliving.com/roof-top-garden-ideas-and-designs/

http://oakleighmanor.com/garden-design-in-kent

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/create-the-perfect-small-town-garden/6