WHY TRY TO GROW A GARDEN

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WHY TRY TO GROW A GARDEN ON A ROOF?????
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Green Building Rating System For Existing
Buildings Upgrades, Operations and Maintenance
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EXTENSIVE SYSTEMS
DEPTH OF 4 TO 6 INCHES
LAYERS INCLUDING WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, DRAINAGE,
LIGHT WEIGHT SOIL MATRIX AND ROOT BARRIER
PLANTINGS LIMITED TO SEDUMS, ALPINES AND VERY
DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS
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EXISTING PLANT PALATE SUCKS!!!!!!
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HOW MUCH ARE THESE PLANTS REALLY TRANSPIRING?
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Mmmmmmm CONVENTIONAL LANDSCAPE PLANTS
GROWING ON CONCRETE IN THE SUMMER IN TEXAS.
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GREEN PRODUCT
MOST EFFICIENT IRRIGATION METHOD
TURNING RECYCLED SODA BOTTLES INTO PERMENANT
LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS
REDUCE THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT IN CITIES
REDUCING NEED FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS AND
FERTILIZER APPLICATION
REDUCING ELECTRICITY NEEDS FOR HVAC IN BUILDINGS
EXCHANGE CO2 FOR O2
REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF THROUGH BIORETENTION OF
THE WATER
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