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| Soil mixes for green roofs November 23, 2008 We are trying to set up a green roof system on our own. What do you suggest for soil? It seems the soils are proprietary and unavailable to individuals. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for green roof in Laredo August 22, 2008 Hello, I am working on a green roof, and I saw your section of "Native Green Roof", and I saw good plants that I would like to use, but I am not sure if they will be suitable because of the roots (m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for green roof in Mexico August 06, 2008 Hello! I am checking local plants to plant on a Green Roof, and am researching on which are mostly to survive better. Is it possible to plant the following on a green roof?? (Root depth needed, basica... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green roof in New York City August 26, 2007 Hi, I am interested in planting native plants on green roofs in New York City. I am wondering how deep your soil is on the center's native plant green roof and if it is irrigated, or was it ever irr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green wall panel for Dallas August 21, 2007 We are working on a green wall panel for a hotel near SMU--I see your list of recommended species for green roofs, & wondered if you have any ideas for vertical applications. Probably will have someth... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native perennial roof garden plants for New York November 09, 2006 I am looking for perennial roof gardens plants, sedum, hen and chickens, native plants. I am in zone six. They will have three inches of perilite, gravel, and compost. Can you give me a good local so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for green roof gardens in Beijing, China April 20, 2006 I`m wondering if you would know what plants native to the area around Beijing China would be good candidates for extensive green roof gardens? Also, do you think that those hearty little pesky plants ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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