Saul Nurseries in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia, have supplied thousands of plants for area greenroofs, both extensive and intensive, including the Atlanta City Hall. The owners wanted to install a small test greenroof to trial appropriate plants for the hot, humid climate. In August 2003 an existing small 8 x 6.5' shade shelter was reinforced to hold the load of the 4" growing substrate. The substrate consists of ItSaul Natural products including the Mr. Natural Liteweight Soil Mix, Hen Manure Compost, PermaTill expanded slate, and a small amount of coarse sand.
Take a look at some detailing from the show gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2010 for ideas to use if your garden space is limited.
Exteriour The courtyard
Our deck is almost done and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio.
Read our 10 top tips for building a roof garden using beds or planters, from designer Julie Farris. (And see her own roof garden in Brooklyn, New York.)
Whether you enjoy spending time in your backyard year round, or you only venture out there during the summer, a patio cover is well worth the investment. From inexpensive to extravagant, here are 35 stylish ideas worth considering.
1. The Last Brownstone “Construction in NYC, 1959, land being cleared for 20 story building in East 60s- still occupied brownstone is soon to go.” Changing New York photographed by Dmitri Kessel. 2. Flat Manhattan, 1883 The 1883 engraving by Captain Willard Glazier comes from his book “Peculiarities of American Cities“, found on Socks Studio.…
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3D Oak Limited in Essex supply beautiful, bespoke, quality oak framed conservatories, garden rooms and orangeries. A stunning addition to a home. We supply to industry and consumers.
We've found some amazing decking projects that brought about total garden metamorphoses. We think you'll be inspired to try something similar!
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Hey guys, I’m on this garden kick and have collected a vast volume of exquisite gardens. (link to last post if you missed it). There are so many ways a garden can be classified, but today, I’m focusing on the urban garden. some are on the roof (lucky devils) some are in a courtyard (if […]
A dining room and a generous living space has been created with this unusual design of magnificent proportions. The rooflight features a lead roof with glazed upstand. The orangery has been designed with a glazed roof and folding doors.
Residential Retractable Roof, manufactured by Roll-A-Cover, creates indoor spaces that can open to the sky in moments when weather permits.
With many homeowners choosing to extend their properties rather than move, an oak garden room is ideal…
Let’s look at some porch roof ideas and how you can boost the looks of the house front – even if you have a small porch.
Exteriour The courtyard
Polycarbonate Roof Carport Description: Create a sheltered parking area with a Carport from Rutland County Garden Furniture - The UK's leading garden furniture/structure manufacturers. The Rutland Polycarbonate Roof Carport range provides a cost-effective alternative to a garage without the stress of requiring planning permission; these carports offer an effective way to protect from the elements. The posts are embellished with decorative pedestal panel giving the posts a truly chunky look. Lights are not included. The woodwork is available in Rustic Brown or Light Green, the polycarbonate roof sheets are available in Clear, Opal and Bronze. Please visit our other listings for more options. This DIY Roof kit comes complete with all you will need for simple and easy installation of a roof on our timber structure. A small amount of trimming is required to install the polycarbonate roof kit. The posts are supplied at 2.7m to allow the customer to cut on site as they see fit. Polycarbonate Roof Carport Features • Easy assembly with the minimum of tools required. • High quality pressure treated Northern European Redwood. • Solid 95mm x 95mm corner posts. • 34mm x 140mm Runners and Rafters. • Corrosion treated, heavy duty fixings. • Curved decorative braces. • Decorative post pedestal panels included. Please ensure you have checked the dimensional drawing for your chosen Carport before completing your purchase as the sizes listed are the overall sizes, not the post dimensions. The post positions can be found on the dimensional drawings. Please note: The product colours shown are representative only and may differ on the actual product due to natural variations in the items used.
Our deck is almost done and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio.
Read our 10 top tips for building a roof garden using beds or planters, from designer Julie Farris. (And see her own roof garden in Brooklyn, New York.)
The husband-and-wife duo behind Harrison Green brings a unique approach to the landscape design world
At Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, we always say that the most important element of any roof deck (other than the decking itself) is a proper shade structure! Without a good shade structure, in Chicago, you are likely to get too hot much too fast in the summer months. A ... Read More
Discover inspiring patio roof ideas to elevate your outdoor space. From classic to contemporary, find your perfect sheltered retreat.
Whether you enjoy spending time in your backyard year round, or you only venture out there during the summer, a patio cover is well worth the investment. From inexpensive to extravagant, here are 35 stylish ideas worth considering.
1. The Last Brownstone “Construction in NYC, 1959, land being cleared for 20 story building in East 60s- still occupied brownstone is soon to go.” Changing New York photographed by Dmitri Kessel. 2. Flat Manhattan, 1883 The 1883 engraving by Captain Willard Glazier comes from his book “Peculiarities of American Cities“, found on Socks Studio.…
This stunning Pandora Pergola adds an extra sheltered space to your garden. Boasting a modern stylish design, this pergola is crafted from aluminium and steel making it durable and strong. The textaline allows rain to pass through this slatted multi-directional roof. Check fixings regularly to ensure tightened Place in a semi-secluded position
To inspire your own modern rooftop deck transformation, here are 10 examples of rooftop spaces that are always ready for outdoor entertaining.
Garden designer Emily Erlam, who was responsible for the glorious roof garden at Plimsoll Kings Cross, gives her tips for designing a roof garden, plus design ideas from our archive.
Installing a clear pergola roof was the best decision ever. It has turned our side yard is a three season patio that we can enjoy in any weather.
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