How to create the perfect rooftop garden 

One of the hottest garden trends right now is a rooftop garden – and we can see why. They’re perfect for sipping cold white wine in summer and cosying up with throws and mulled wine in winter. These extensions of our homes are not only adding only space, but also a place for calm and tranquillity. Here, you can grow the most beautiful plants and trees that will provide luscious colour and interest all year round.

Design tricks for a rooftop garden

With a few clever tricks, a rooftop garden can add an extra elevation to your home without adding an extension. One of the first tricks is to treat your rooftop like you would your home. Here, you can bring the inside out, think of it as an outdoor living or dining room. On the rooftop, you can use stylish wall art, outdoor furniture, and beautiful furnishings to create the perfect look. There are so many themes such as a Parisian wonder, a romantic Italian terrace, or even a Japanese-inspired garden. All of these gardens can be created using cleverly placed plants, perfect lighting, seating areas, and privacy screening.

Growing tips for rooftops

For plants to thrive on a rooftop garden, they’ll need the right light exposure, soil, and water. And it could be a good idea to invest in built-in planters or large containers that hold extra water. Often, plants are in full sun or complete shade so using hardy evergreens offer low maintenance and maximum impact. Plants such as olive trees, palm trees, and Agave work beautifully in extreme weather conditions. Also, plants such as Jasmine provide colour, interest, and fragrance to privacy screens. With any rooftop garden choosing plants that give high impact work the best as small spaces work best with carefully chosen exotic species.

If you would like any advice on which plants would suit your rooftop garden, then contact us today.