How to have a roof garden

Roof decorated with plants

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Our elderly people, especially grandmothers, loved to have a small garden on the roof, but with the passing of the years and the wear and tear that we will all suffer, this corner may now have another function: that of object storage.

Today it can go back to what it was before: a place where plants, with their colors and shapes, gave it life. Let us know how to have a roof garden.

Decorate your roof with artificial grass

Roof decorated with grass

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Who said you could only have lawns in gardens? It looks great on the roofwhen greening it. Having a green carpet, even if it is artificial, will appeal to everyone, as it is the perfect excuse to have a picnic outside.

Give it a unique touch with original pots

Rooftop with potted plants

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Whether purchased or recycled, pots are objects that, in addition to serving as a »home» for plant roots, are perfect for decorating. Some tires turned into flower pots, a wooden planter, or a ceramic pot will make your roof look spectacular.

Put some furniture

Roof terrace with furniture and lawn

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The outdoor furniture they are ideal to have on the roof. Currently in stores you can find a wide variety of chairs, tables, stools, and even benches that will withstand the impact of the sun’s rays without problems.

Acquire sun resistant plants

Rooftop plants

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The plants that will be on the roof must be used to direct sun. So, it is very important to choose those that can look beautiful all year roundAs the aromatic, cactus, succulent plants, yuccas, polygal, horticultural or oleander.

Having a roof garden is one way to make the most of those spaces. By the way, we also help cities have a little cleaner air and not look so serious.

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How to have a roof garden

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