Whether you have a rooftop to garden on or just a balcony, a well-executed landscape design can upgrade your curb appeal and make the space feel like an extension of your home. And, because you’re working with a smaller area than a traditional yard, the right landscape design can also be easier to maintain.
A lot of rooftops offer beautiful vistas, and you can incorporate these vistas into your landscape by establishing boundaries and planting areas that provide privacy from other neighbors or block out the view. Using outdoor lighting to illuminate these areas in the evening can also help create a more inviting space for entertaining.
The type of plants you use is important for a rooftop garden, and you’ll want to select species that thrive in the climate and conditions your roof terrace or deck is exposed to. Owen-Webber says perennials, particularly root crop perennials like hostas and lilies, perform well on rooftop gardens, as do many other types of perennials and grasses (zone 4 or lower). In addition to these low-maintenance options, she also recommends ferns, ornamental grasses and sedums for a variety of colors and textures.
Other landscape elements that work well for a rooftop garden include stone pathways, ponds and water features, statues and wood fences. Douglas notes that these elements add a sense of whimsy and a feeling of openness to the spaces, but that they should be placed in an appropriate spot to ensure there’s enough room for the people in the garden to move around safely.
The weight load of your rooftop deck is also a consideration, and your planters should be carefully chosen to balance this with the amount of soil you have to grow your plants. She recommends using planters with casters so they can be wheeled around as needed, and choosing containers that are made of lightweight materials like LECA and galvanized steel so they won’t rust over time.
More details about Rooftop Garden Ideas you can contact with landscaping company in Delhi Shiv Shankar Landscape.
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