Month: March 2021

15-03-2021

What materials are used to make floating gardens?

Floating gardens are fast becoming a popular solution for adding to a city’s green space. First developed back in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Aztecs, floating gardens have come a long way since those early days. A brief history of floating gardens The floating gardens we see today are very different, yet they take all the same principles

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03-03-2021

What are the benefits of a rooftop garden?

A roof garden is any roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation. Apart from the decorative benefit, a roof garden serves the purpose of providing architectural enhancement, temperature control, recreational opportunities, habitats for wildlife and food. There are 2 types of roof gardens: Extensive roof gardens These have a very thin soil profile of between 140mm – 200mm

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