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• Shift Space Design also makes a simple solution to living roofs. Try out their metal roof tiles. They simply click together to equal the size you need. The 18" by 18" square tiles make planting a breeze!
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Does the house looks one really funnel the water down to that cute little water feature below? We get some gully washers here, that would work great! I also like that the roof is relatively low and smallish. It's more maintenance-real. These almost always require a bit of help, depending on the climate.
Ohh I like this, its an eco-friendly way to utilize space.
We just built a chicken coop last month. This would be a great way to utilize the top.
I wonder if the squirrels and birds are more likely to get into it...Does anyone have any experience with this?
Don't forget that wet soil is heavy. Especially if you're planning a lage area, don't forget to check if the roof structure can support the weight.
We did this on top of our chicken coop a couple of years ago - lavender, thyme, sage, cilantro, chives, and nasturtiums have all grown well up there. Only advice I'd offer is make sure you set it up so the soil is deep enough to not dry out too fast after watering! We eventually set up a rainwater drip irrigation system up there to help me out since I'm not the best at remembering to water every day (and a shallow bed like that needs daily watering). Other than that, we've loved it, and it looks beautiful!