Once the skeleton of the structure was in place.
Sedum shed roof diy.
Step 1 prep the roof photo by alison rosa.
Often no more than periodic visual checks and minor weeding are required.
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.
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.
The root system is the work force of the.
Sedum spurium tricolor is one of the most ornamental.
If done properly it can be planted up and left to its own devices.
How to grow yourself a living roof on your shed.
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.
We added a slightly angled piece of marine plywood on to the top added.
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.
Draw your plan cut and bolt the pieces of timber together to fit and paint the structure with an additional protective.