Planting green roofs and living walls:

This book introduces a new concept to gardeners. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becoming popular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. This book discusses the practical...

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Main Author: Dunnett, Nigel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Portland, Or. [u.a.] Timber Press 2008
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Summary:This book introduces a new concept to gardeners. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becoming popular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. This book discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality. It describes how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, considers the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and lists the plants suitable for different climates and environments. This informative book will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls.--From publisher description.
Item Description:Literaturverz. S. 312 - 321
Physical Description:VII, 328 S. zahlr. Ill., graph. Darst.
ISBN:088192640X
9780881929119

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