Most homes can have green walls and green roofs. Doing your own DIY projects is a great way to learn about the potential of these techniques, and enhance the environment around you. Here is some guidance and examples of projects. Please note that you do these projects at your own risk, and we always recommend you get professional advice.
Beneath, you will find some sources for guidance on DIY green roof/wall projects followed by a step-by-step slideshow guide to building a green roof for your shed.
Guidance
BBC Build a Green Roof
Step by step guide, with instructional video
English Nature’s Living Roofs leaflet
Some guidance on how you can make a living roof
Garden Design Journal
Guidance on how to build a shed green roof
Livingroofs.org DIY Guide
The DIY Guide to Green and Living Roofs by John Little and Dusty Gedge
Step by step guide to giving your shed a green roof
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