A rooftop is also a great place for sun-loving veggies and salad greens. Planting rows on the diagonal makes this little bed a charming throwback to the monastic potager.
Variety is the spice of life. Look for interesting color and form in the wide variety of veggies, herbs and fruits available. A wealth of beautiful forms and colors exist to add interest to perennial beds and containers. Or try a twist on the veggie garden that you'll be thrilled to feature front and center. In this photo, colorful row crops are laid out on a jaunty angle, adding play and movement to the composition.