Green Roof Topsoil

Green tree topsoil is a high fertility and organic rich topsoil perfect for landscaping and planting projects.

Green roof topsoil.

Lightweight green roof substrate a proven growing media that is lightweight in texture and manufactured from an award winning bs3882 topsoil. 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. 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. These photo s don t do justice to either product.

Topsoil soil from the garden is not used for green roofs because it s usually too heavy and tends to become too compacted. Rooflite extensive the ideal growth medium for extensive green roof systems with hardy and drought tolerant vegetation. 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.

Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas to provide green space and aesthetic diversity to a built up landscape. Lindum s green roof substrate provides good aeration and water holding properties and controlled fertility levels. Many green roof professionals recommend adding mycorrhizae and lightweight drainage material such as pumice to native soils. 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.

Green tree is one of the uk s leading supplier soils for landscaping projects. To really appreciate the differences between substrate and soil you need to handle them both. Rooflite offers a full line of lightweight soil products meticulously engineered for a diverse range of green roof applications and designed to optimize green roof performance. Use a mixture of organic and inorganic materials.

Creating your own green roof. All our products are created with our innovative proprietary product development process which is designed to ensure high quality soil that meets established industry. Experts in green roof soil more than a decade of experience. Like topsoil it has a range of particle sizes but the larger ones although light weight cannot be crumbled or crushed.

Focus on keeping the elements lightweight but water retaining.