Going Green at Home With a Rooftop Garden

Gardens give you the space to peacefully commune with nature. They are also great venues for entertaining guests at home. However, not all homeowners have enough real estate to build a garden. If you don’t have much in the way of a yard, why not consider a rooftop garden? Creating a rooftop garden or a living roof, as some would call it, is a great roofing project to pursue. Should you decide to give your roof life, here are some things you need to do:

Plan Ahead

Figure out what you want to achieve. Do you want a garden with small potted plants or tall ones? Will a hanging garden suffice? Will your garden require raised beds? Will you be adding a small fountain or other water features?

Have Your Roof Inspected

Not all roofs are suitable for a rooftop garden. If you have tile roofing, for example, you need to have an expert roofer inspect your system and determine if it is fit for housing a garden. Is your roof strong and durable enough to bear the weight of your plants and furniture (if any), not to mention regular foot traffic?

Accessorize Your Roof

If you intend to entertain in your garden, be sure to add enough seating and lighting fixtures to accommodate guests. Adding couches and a table or two will make your garden more functional. The Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC team has been in business for almost three decades, providing expertise in tile, shingle and metal roofing for both residential and commercial property owners. Call us at (954) 989-7794 and let us help you create the rooftop garden of your dreams. We serve homeowners in Weston, Hollywood and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.