Spring Green Roofs
Green roofs spring to life at this time of year. The weather is picking up and the plants begin to flower.... read more
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Ask Our Grower
Sky Garden's expert grower and green roof installer Vince Wheller has been busy answering a few questions we often get from past and current customers.... read more
Benefits of a Green Roof
There are many benefits of a green roof. These include insulation, reduced surface run off, increased biodiversity and an aesthetically pleasing finish, to name a few.... read more
Sky Garden Green Roof Page on Pinterest
Check out Sky Garden's page on Pinterest to see and learn more about Green Roofs.... read more
Green Roof by Sky Garden at Gloucester Services Features on BBC's Countryfile
Sky Garden's green roof at Gloucester was featured on BBC's long-running television show Countryfile last night.... read more
Types of Green Roofs
Green roofs generally fall into two categories: intensive and extensive. Intensive roofs are very heavy with deep substrate levels, allowing for a wide variety of plants to be used.... read more
The History of Green Roofs
Using vegetation on roofs dates back to the earliest known structures where plants such as moss, grass and bark gave a primitive form of insulation to keep the house cool in the summer months and warm in the winter.... read more
Green Roofs and Solar Panels
Learn about the benefits a green roof system can have alongside solar panels... read more
Locally sourced materials - Get the most from your green roof
Learn about the benefits of using locally sourced materials for your green roof project.... read more
Maintaining a Green Roof
Although green roofs are low-maintenance, they are not no-maintenance. A few simple checks now and then can make the difference between a healthy, flourishing green roof and one that needs serious attention.... read more