Roof garden in New Zealand

This roof garden in New Zealand is sheltered from the worst of the windy weather and provides an area of calm and relaxation.

The plants, many of which are sub-tropical in origin, have been selected to withstand the worst the climate can offer.

When designing a roof garden, considerable care has to be taken to ensure that the structure can support the mass of the plants and soil.  The plants must be firmly anchored to prevent them falling off the structure and there must be services, such as a watering point and a lift to make sure that maintenance of the plants is possible.  Carrying full watering cans up several flights of stairs is not a realisitc prospect.