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For vertical and roof - gardening the more flat roof the better it is and it gives you greener part on the top. Flat roofs are good to cultivate sedums carpets. Even a garage roof having asphalt cover would be ideal for such carpet sedums.

Growing wildflower meadow is another option. You only need to add some concrete filled with growing media. However, a roof that is tiled or corrugated will not be suitable for gardening. But in this case also you may think of growing moss and lichen at least. Sheds are normally not supportive to such gardening styles but if you are interested then you need to provide some reinforcement to the shed. An expert advice must be taken in such a case.

There are certain conventional methods for turning a rough wall in to a smooth one facilitating bloom. It is possible with minimum construction work at site also. Depending upon the requirement and suitability a simple wire framework or a trellis could be a better growing medium for a climber against a house wall, a garden wall, or a fence.

There are some common favorites for such an arrangement. Evergreen ivy is one of these choices. Clematis, honeysuckle, and jasmine are other flowering climbers that could add to your selection. Some horticulturists will also suggest you to decorate a wall by mounting planters and fill them with trailing flowers.

While selecting most suitable plants for vertical and roof gardening you need to be very careful about the conditions for growth and many other factors including drought resistance, extreme temperature resistance, capability to withstand high light intensities, and strong winds. Above all it is the depth of soil that will determine the plant selection methodology.

Depending on the depth of the soil different varieties may be preferred. For an average depth up to 5cm sedums, mosses, and lichens will grow easily as the layer of soil would be too thin to withhold other plants. Short wildflower meadows, low-growing, drought-tolerant perennials, grasses, alpines and other small bulbs would be better choices if the depth of the soil is within a range of 5-10cm.If you are blessed with an affordable soil depth of 10-20 cm then you can easily grow mixtures of low or medium perennials, grasses, bulbs and annuals from dry habitats, wildflower meadows and hardy sub-shrubs.

You must invest good time and efforts in planning while creating a green wall or roof. This will facilitate you further with minimum maintenance, and weeding. Your patience would be a key factor in such gardening style.

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