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Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

Want to know how to make a roof garden? If you’ve been thinking about transforming your roof into something more lush and green, these are some great inspirations for you.

Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

I’ve had some friends from the city visit and all I hear them say is, “You have it easy since you have the land.” Well I do have the land to farm and garden but not having the space should never limit you from doing what you want and growing your own crop. That’s why when I showed them how people transformed their roofs into gardens, they were so amazed! If you need some inspiration to get your garden going, here are some things you can try on your roof.

Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

1. Raised Garden Bed Rooftop

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Organized and stylish. It’s a place where you can still hold your events and parties. See how you can make raised garden beds here.

2. Straw Bale Garden

Hay Bale Gardening Raised Height | Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

Straw bale turns into the soil your plants need to grow. The best part, no weeds, fertilizer, and less watering. Learn more about it here.

3. Container Roof Garden

Container Garden | Roof Garden Transformation Ideas

Start small and grab some containers for your roof garden. You decide how much you want to plant. Get tips here.

4. Redesigning a Roof Garden in the City

Want to see how everything works in action? Watch this video on how a team of designers transformed an outdoor space.

5. Saul Nursery “The Swamp” Greenroof

Saul Nursery The Swamp Greenroof | Roof Garden Transformation Ideas
image via greenroofs.com

It kinda does remind me of what a house on a swamp looks like. Check it out here.

6. Grass Roof

Grass Roof | Roof Garden Transformation Ideas
image via Remodelista

Here’s a great way to turn your building into a community. Read more about it here.

7. Small Zen Roof Garden

Small Zen Roof Garden | Roof Garden Transformation Ideas
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Get some peace with this little patch of zen on your roof. It’s so funny to see all these gathered here.

8. Roof Patio Garden

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Would you believe this is on a roof? This looks so much like a regular patio.

9. City Rooftop Garden

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It’s just so refreshing to see green in the middle of the city.

10. Urban Rooftop Garden

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There are a couple of things you have to consider before you start your rooftop garden. Read all about them here.

11. Green Roof Tiles

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For people who want it green but with less cost and less maintenance, this is the solution. Check it out here.

Want to see how Life Green Systems do it? Then watch this video on how to install rooftop garden:

Are you going to make your rooftop green? Let us know what you think below in the comments!

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