However, if fertilizers are used to keep the plants healthy, then the green roof could serve to increase organic nutrient concentration in the storm water. Benefits to the property owner include the ...

Bees, rare orchids and hoverflies are just some of the wildlife that can live on urban green roofs. Green roofs are designed to allow plants to grow on their surface. They need to be strong enough to ...

There's a huge range of plants you can choose from that will grow on your green roof, but try to choose ones which will not grow too tall so that they will survive any potential wind or storm damage.

Having green plants around offers numerous benefits. They improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing ...

Take a tour of the green roof atop WWF-US's headquarters in Washington, DC. Since 2010 this state-of-the-art, eco-friendly roof has been home to tens of thousands of plants, providing habitat for ...

Berliners with roof terraces can get creative with their gardening. With other forms of green roofs, the possibilities are ...

Plans to place a ‘living roof’ on a Knighton bus shelter, will not go ahead after funds for it were diverted elsewhere ...