Like topsoil it has a range of particle sizes but the larger ones although light weight cannot be crumbled or crushed.
Green roof topsoil.
Lindum s green roof substrate provides good aeration and water holding properties and controlled fertility levels.
Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas to provide green space and aesthetic diversity to a built up landscape.
Experts in green roof soil more than a decade of experience.
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Lightweight green roof substrate a proven growing media that is lightweight in texture and manufactured from an award winning bs3882 topsoil.
The pale colours suggest it is more mineral based.
They provide many benefits such as improving air quality providing a fabulous habitat for wildlife slowing water runoff and preventing gutters from overflowing.
A blend of lightweight aggregate and the award winning green tree topsoil the intensive roof garden growing media is ideal for green roof construction projects and particularly containerised planting.
Focus on keeping the elements lightweight but water retaining.
Green tree topsoil is manufactured from natural by products of the recycling industry and packed full of the essential nutrients and structural components that result in a rich and organic topsoil.
This is the best of both worlds as the native soil now has the ability to drain more fully its one drawback and provides a symbiotic fungus which enables better root growth.
All our products are created with our innovative proprietary product development process which is designed to ensure high quality soil that meets established industry.
Green tree intensive roof garden substrate is an established green roof soil and growing media within the green tree family of products.
Green tree is one of the uk s leading supplier soils for landscaping projects.
We offer a range of topsoils green roof garden soils and soil improvers in bulk.
Use a mixture of organic and inorganic materials.
To really appreciate the differences between substrate and soil you need to handle them both.
With a full line of standard rooflite soil products including regional and project specific blends you can trust us to have the perfect soil for your project.
Many green roof professionals recommend adding mycorrhizae and lightweight drainage material such as pumice to native soils.
Green tree topsoil is a high fertility and organic rich topsoil perfect for landscaping and planting projects.
Rooflite extensive the ideal growth medium for extensive green roof systems with hardy and drought tolerant vegetation.