Many buildings across the country are literally going green. Green roofs are being installed in Chicago, and possibly one day in Santa Barbara. These aren't roofs fabricated from environmentally friendly materials or solar panels. Here, you could plant everything from daisies to roesmary.
Potted plants have trimed rooftops for ages but this new form of roofing, complete with an one-of-a-kind drainage system, allows plants to physically root. There are several benefits to green roofing. Most importantly, cooling needs are reduced by roughly 25 percent, diminishing the greenhouse effect. Plants will absorb the heat generated from concrete and blacktop.
A rooftop nursery is more aesthetically pleasing than a flat, black roof. Whether you grow grass, flowers, or brush, you can have a place to stop and smell the roses. For now, green roofing is only found in the big city, however, keep an eye out for Santa Barbara homes going green.
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