SMALL GREEN ROOFS

Introduction 9
Green Roofs at the Small Scale 15
Green Roof or Roof Garden? 16
Defining Small-Scale and DIY Green Roofs 18
Getting Back to Basics 18
Green Roof Benefits 24
Making a Green Roof 29
DIY or Green Roof Company? 30
The Building Structure Beneath the Green Roof 34
The Green Roof Build-Up 41
Planting Green Roofs 49
Green Roof Plant Types 52
Growing Vegetables and Herbs on the Roof 60
Planting Styles 62
Plant Establishment Methods 65
Maintenance 72
Green Roofs and Biodiversity 73
Basic Design Principles 75
Wildlife on Green Roofs 79
Projects 85
Green Roofs on Sheds, Garden Offices, and Studios 85
Green Roofs on Garages and Other Structures 149
Green Roofs on Houses 179
Green Roofs on Bicycle Sheds and Other Small Structures 211
Community Projects 219
Plant Directory 243
Resources 245
Bibliography 246
Acknowledgments 247
Index 248