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If you find that you run out of space, or if you want an outdoor living space, you might consider creating a roof garden. Rooftop Garden is an ideal way for urban gardeners to expand their space. Rooftop gardens also make use of the often unused and wasted. If in the previous article at Cool House Rooftop Garden Design I gave examples of garden design roof, so now I try to share tips for creating a roof garden.

There are several things to consider when making a roof garden :

How to Create a Rooftop Garden

1. Study the rooftop at different times of the day to get an idea about how much sun and how much shade your area receives. Note it on paper and then head to the gardening center.
2. Buy an assortment of beautiful containers. Make sure they’re all in the same color family. For a Tuscan look, choose Terra cotta pots and other containers glazed in colors of the Mediterranean. For a more contemporary look, go with a black and white theme.
3. Get some advice from the pros about what flowers and greenery to buy. Although you can start your plants from seeds, you’ll get a head start on the season with bedding plants.
4. Arrange your containers on the roof in an interesting pattern. Be sure to have them at different heights. You can use bricks or other natural materials to elevate some of them.
5. Plant, fertilize and water. Remember, you’ll need to keep up the watering throughout the season.
6. Add some new patio furniture. Besides a table and chairs, you could have a bar and some stools. Create the feeling of an outdoor dining room.
7. Host a party once your flowers are blooming profusely. Use garden themed plates, napkins and cups.

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