HOW WONDERFUL!!!! I am seriously thinking of making one on a pergola I'm gonna build!!!! This just inspired me!!!

Those are so pretty! Hope you post a pic of your outhouse roof when it's done.

Do you have any hints to tell us Kim? I know a little bit about commercial green roofs, (almost wrote "rooves" lol), but nothing about the home grown type.
So pretty!
kathy

Talked with some garden buddies and they had suggestions. Like putting a soaker hose in it so that when you water, it does not run off. Using a moisture control additive to the soil. I think I will do mine with impatients because my outhouse is in the shade. I will keep you posted.
I like different "levels" in my garden LOL !!! Here is the outhouse I am going to use.

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Kim

The petunina's are beautiful!!!!

Had never thought that you could do one with petunias!

I am thinking of using the garden trays that you get with a flat of plants and planting succulents. Then I will put it on top of a low metal shed that I have...will start with the front and side to see how it does.

twomonths that is a great idea using the plant flats. THey come in so many styles that I am sure I can get them to work.

Kim

Calico Kim- I got that amazed feeling (I keep telling my Dr. about LOL) when I saw that roof top in full bloom!!!!!!!!

What will it look like in the winter? Do you take it down or is it a permenant roof structure?

I plan to take it down for the winter. I am going to try to just use some kind of bracket to hold it in place during the summer. I will take pictures.

Kim

Your little outhouse is already so cute, but it will be gorgeous with blooms all over the top. Be sure to post pics when you get it done please. Luvs

So, could you tell us how this is made? Is there a rubber membrane first? Plastic? I think I'll do mine with sedums and hens and chicks...leaving it up there...

I'd like to try that too...but don't know if I can handle it without some help....the body's getting old before the brain is ready for it to....lol

Anyway "if" I give it a try I think I'd like to get maybe some pond liner to put over my roof to protect it.

Mine would also be over my outhouse...

It doesn't look like it in the pictures but I think the side boards should be cut on an angle...(mitered) so the point straight up instead of out..If that makes any sense to you...I think the dirt would not wash out as easy that way.

I tried to draw a little sketch but it looked stupid so I didn't post it...lol Mine mind sees it better than my hands...

anyway thanks for posting this...it is a very pretty idea.

patti

A crown of impatiens would look just wonderful! Of course, succulents planted among them would give winter interest too, when the tree leaves and impatiens are gone.

Here's some inspirations for ya .... someone posted this months ago, and believe it or not, I found the bookmark for it!

Please post pics of the progress! ~tenderlee

Here is a link that might be useful: Felder Rushing Green Roof Entry Arbor

you might check out the line suggested on the conversations side...lots of pic for id and under planting instructions he also talks about roofs.

Here is a link that might be useful: check out pics and planting hints