TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dunnett,Nigel
AU  - Kingsbury,Noël
TI  - Planting green roofs and living walls
SN  - 9780881929119
AV  - SB419.5 .D85 2008
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Portland, Or.
PB  - Timber Press
KW  - Green roofs (Gardening)
KW  - Ornamental climbing plants
KW  - Vertical gardening
N1  - "Second printing 2010" - t.p. verso; Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-322) and index; Why build green roofs? -- Constructing green roofs -- Planting on green roofs -- Facade greening -- Living walls, structures, and surfaces -- Roof-greening plant directory -- Facade-greening plant directory -- Suppliers
N2  - 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
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