PLANTING PRINCIPLES OF ROOF GARDENS

Abstract

Planting on the roof gardens is rather different than that of ground level. Because, ecological conditions in these areas are artificial and they have some extreme conditions which are not suitable for plants. That is why, plants would be used in the planning, should be chosen from the varieties resistant to cold, windy and dry conditions. Additionally, large plants should be anchoraged and shaded againist to loosing much water. It Should be considered that carriying capacity of the roof whether is suitable for planning.

Keywords

• Çatı bahçeleri, Bitkilendirme, Taşıma kapasitesi, Rüzgar, Perdeleme