Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com
What Houzzers are commenting on:
I like how this space feels enclosed, yet is comfortable. I also like how the plant material is not overwhelming.
This is horizontal lumber in a 2" dimension
Pollinator-friendly. Even if you’re short on gardening space, a couple of containers on a rooftop or city patio can help support native bees, pollinating birds, butterflies and other insects. This roof terrace in Marylebone, London, is bordered with containers filled with bee favorites like lavender and purple-flowering sage (Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’, zones 4 to 8) as well as olive trees and standard and horned violet (Viola cornuta, zones 6 to 11) to round out the design. Other pollinator-friendly plants to consider that grow well in containers: bee balm (Monarda spp.), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), catmint (Nepeta spp.), ‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop (Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, zones 3 to 10) and many varieties of herbs, like oregano, chives and thyme. Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun
13. Roof terrace: make extra space above you with a planted roof garden or balcony space.
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