Green Roof Plants- Walter Kolb

Green roof plants for burnt out surfaces

In burnt-out, sunny, dry gardens and front gardens of houses, a special ground cover can be created from green roof plants: the numerous species of sedum (Sedum sp.). These evergreen types form a beautiful, continuous green surface, only 6-15 cm high, and also bloom. They require minimal maintenance and, combined with low ornamental grasses, can be the edge of a dry area.

All information on plant selection, planting and care is given on pages 60-85 of Green Roofs.

The book summarises a narrow segment of the building industry, the world of GREENROOFS. Its aim is to spread the 'green roof feeling' and 'green roof thinking' wherever possible.
In addition to photographs of real green roofs and green roof gardens, the book presents complete technical solutions, from roof insulation to colourful greenery, from self-sustaining green roofs to walkable roof gardens.
An important chapter is devoted to the impact of green roofs on our environment and on the people using the buildings concerned, e.g. to compensate for heat fluctuations, reduce dust emissions, and protect buildings and noise.

From the contents:
Examples of green roofs
Green roof design
Example examples of design of green roofs
Examples of plants and planting
Green roof design
Benefits of green roofs
Costs of building a green roof
Most common mistakes
List of legal and technical material