Dachbegrünung

Roof Planting
Planning - Implementation - Maintenance
In this book, you'll find successful solutions for green roofs with different uses, e.g. as a moss carpet, herb lawn, wildflower meadow, vegetable and fruit garden, roof terrace and domestic gardens. You'll find out how such green roofs are planned, established and managed. A particular emphasis is also placed on selecting suitable plants. The costs for establishment and maintenance are illustrated using specific examples. On the basis of comprehensive studies, the benefits of roof planting for residents and the environment alike are shown, and can help you decide in favour of a roof garden.
If you want to build a house, or if you're just tired of looking at the barren gravel surface of your garage, then this book will be a useful guide for you.
You'll discover the benefits of roof gardens, how to establish them and what costs will be incurred. A roof garden protects the roof seal, saves on heating requirements and also helps you keep cool in hot weather. The book shows you how you can establish low-maintenance perennial herbs and grasses, rich flower meadows, lush domestic gardens and even useful gardens with vegetable production.

Dr. Walter Kolb ist Landschaftsarchitekt und ehemaliger Abteilungsleiter Landespflege an der Bayerischen Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau in Veitshöchheim sowie Autor zahlreicher Bücher.