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.)
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.
There’s something so beautiful and enticing about a roof garden — a little oasis in the middle of the city, a little spot of green in the midst of the concrete jungle. We’ve rounded up ten enticing examples, from New York to Belgium, to inspire your own plantings, or maybe just your envy. This enormous rooftop terrace in Chelsea features multiple levels of plantings. From Sotheby’s, via Honestly WTF.
Maximize your rooftop space with these inspiring design ideas. Create a unique urban retreat for relaxation, gardening, or 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.
There’s something so beautiful and enticing about a roof garden — a little oasis in the middle of the city, a little spot of green in the midst of the concrete jungle. We’ve rounded up ten enticing examples, from New York to Belgium, to inspire your own plantings, or maybe just your envy. This enormous rooftop terrace in Chelsea features multiple levels of plantings. From Sotheby’s, via Honestly WTF.
Urban living is all about making the most of available space, especially outdoor space. Ever wonder what's up there on New York City's rooftops? To create
These rooftop deck ideas with seating and beautiful views are great for entertaining or relaxing. Get inspired to add style to your outdoor space.
Urban Organic Farming – Is it a luxury fad? or does it really yield? Here is your guide on how to turn your urban space into a collective garden.
Here I am sharing you some of the nicest small garden plans you can try and adapt or improve according to your own personal situations. Like it, or share it, it is a good deed.
Of the seven deadly sins, we'll take envy any day (especially over sloth). Join us this week as we explore luxe landscapes, glorious gardens, and beautiful
Artist and gardener Julia Sherman takes her lunchtime inspiration from The Getty Museum's garden.
Triple the life expectancy of a roof membrane? How about reduce air-conditioning load up to 25%? Besides these cost-saving factors, garden roofs also
One of the best things about blogging is discovering a new community of people with shared interests and goals. One such kindred spirit is Mari of the blog Gather and Grow. She is a fellow lover …
In an 1884 warehouse, the top floor and roof of are reconceived as a residence with open entertaining zones and a fluid connection to the outdoors. A relocated mezzanine allows for direct access to the roof terrace above, and features an interior courtyard with a retractable glass roof . Embracing...
If you are looking for eco-friendly options to revamp your terrace, check out some of the Nicest Rooftop Garden Ideas displayed below!
Roof top garden designs and rooftop patios are modern trends in eco friendly house designs and urban architectural designs
If you are looking for eco-friendly options to revamp your terrace, check out some of the Nicest Rooftop Garden Ideas displayed below!
Since a picture is worth a thousand words we’ll let these photos do the talking. Just know that this was a new client in Boston who wanted a lush, “wild” garden that incorporated blues, purples and reds with a healthy dose of edible plants. We used hydrangea Cityline ‘Rio’, caryopteris, nepeta and verbena bonariensis to […]
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.
The 58-unit project would replace the Gold Coast’s last undeveloped lot along Lake Shore Drive.
via How is your summer going? Mine is full of work and not much fun. I'm working on a freelance design project at the moment which is why the blog has been lacking. It should be done soon and I'll be back. I always forget that just about the time I get my back deck looking nice...it gets too hot to enjoy it. I didn't have time to go through all the Mod Mix Monday entrees so I'll just do it next week. Hopefully, next week will be more under control as far as my time. But for now..let's imagine what it would be like to spend some time in one of these roof top gardens, shall we? I love the dark floor and dark doors in that one above. via This one I'm sure is in New York City as it came from Martha. via How charming is this? Lots of roof top gardens. This makes me think how fun would it be to fly over my own neighborhood and view everyone's backyard gardens from the air? via This one is super elegant! via Then this one includes everything but the kitchen sink! It's exquisite! via I'd love to see the apartment this garden is above! via Love that arbor with the built in chases below. Many good ideas in this roof top garden to incorporate into a backyard garden too. I love that tree in the huge pot! In spring I always wonder why I get in such a hurry for summer to end...and then we hit those high 90's and higher days and I remember why we get anxious for fall. Our best summer days are in the fall! Tweet
If you don't have a great deal of space in your yard for an edible garden... don't overlook some very valuable real estate up top! The award winning landscape a…
Today life has become more and more mechanical with human beings getting far away from nature and while this is good in as far as making a living is concerned, it also creates a lack in our life. That is why; both environmentalists as well as mental health professional advise people to get a glance of greenery at once a day. Trees are being planted all over cities and many office buildings today have gardens around to add to the beauty of the place as well as to offer employees a glimpse of much needed greenery. One of the ways you can add to this movement and make your life better, is by creating a garden of your own. However, we all know that having a garden of your own may not be a possibility for all as real estate for this purpose comes at a hefty price. However, you can work around this once you know more about the art of gardening and many styles to do it.
Got a roof? Transform it into an inviting oasis with these stylish roof garden ideas...
Coucou les filles, je vous ai trouvé 41 idées et façons créatives d'aménager votre terrasse comme dans les films pour vous en inspirer et concevoir une
Roof Gardens, beautiful gardens can be breath taking but when they are elevated to the skies where they are not supposed to be the experience can
This retreat is perched atop a residential building in Lincoln Park. The penthouse below is a combination of two units, allowing a 3,400 sf roof space. Program requirements included a kitchen, dining area, lounge, sun deck, outdoor shower, and sport court. Our design feels like a rooftop...
High above the grand boutique windows of number 24 rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where Charles-Émile Hermès relocated his father’s harness workshop in 1880 and first began to retail saddlery, there is an exquisite little-known paradise that overlooks the rooftops of Paris. I stumbled upon some insider photographs by Quentin Bertoux of this secret little Parisian terrace, so let’s take a…
A never-ending real estate dilemma is whether it is better to rent or to buy. For one lucky Brooklyn tenant, renting is clearly the way to go. Her apartme
If you are looking for eco-friendly options to revamp your terrace, check out some of the Nicest Rooftop Garden Ideas displayed below!
Cutting gardens, backyard birding, and front porches are going to big in 2022. We'll be growing edible container gardens, and seeking out native plants as well as colorful tropicals. Quieter lawn and landscaping tools will help us keep it all looking good.
Urban living is all about the creative maximization of available space; especially outdoor space. This week, Melissa Baker and Jon Handley of Pulltab Desig
Today life has become more and more mechanical with human beings getting far away from nature and while this is good in as far as making a living is concerned, it also creates a lack in our life. That is why; both environmentalists as well as mental health professional advise people to get a glance of greenery at once a day. Trees are being planted all over cities and many office buildings today have gardens around to add to the beauty of the place as well as to offer employees a glimpse of much needed greenery. One of the ways you can add to this movement and make your life better, is by creating a garden of your own. However, we all know that having a garden of your own may not be a possibility for all as real estate for this purpose comes at a hefty price. However, you can work around this once you know more about the art of gardening and many styles to do it.
Today life has become more and more mechanical with human beings getting far away from nature and while this is good in as far as making a living is concerned, it also creates a lack in our life. That is why; both environmentalists as well as mental health professional advise people to get a glance of greenery at once a day. Trees are being planted all over cities and many office buildings today have gardens around to add to the beauty of the place as well as to offer employees a glimpse of much needed greenery. One of the ways you can add to this movement and make your life better, is by creating a garden of your own. However, we all know that having a garden of your own may not be a possibility for all as real estate for this purpose comes at a hefty price. However, you can work around this once you know more about the art of gardening and many styles to do it.
