This patio's rooftop is planted with greenery to create a patch of lawn that seems to hover in the air. The living roof helps cool the space below while transforming the adjacent sundeck into a verdant retreat.
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Contain Yourself
blog.williams-sonoma.comIf you don't have lots of room to plant, use containers to create a pint-size garden. These space-efficient tiered wooden planters maximize walking room, and their elevation makes them easy to maintain without too much strain on the back and knees.
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The Hills Are Alive
homedsgn.comLandscaped mounds of earth on this contemporary rooftop lawn enhance visual interest and provide places to lounge.
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Living Shingles
hgtv.comNot all rooftop gardens need to be full size and fully accessible. This picturesque shed features a pitched roof planted with sedum and other colorful succulents.
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Zen Garden
portandquarter.comThis rooftop garden keeps everything in its place. Austere rectangular planters contain and distill nature in a manicured and calming way.
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Urban Balcony Garden
gardenista.comYou don't need a great big outdoor area to create a lush urban rooftop. These gardeners created an exuberant display of greenery by layering clusters of pots on a skinny balcony to take advantage of the sun.
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Expansive Oasis
1001gardens.orgThis rooftop garden in the city makes the most of its considerable square footage with a range of vegetation and plenty of seating. It's a garden that invites lingering and exploring.
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Hodgepodge Potting
apartmenttherapy.comExpensive, store-bought planters do not a garden make. In this quirky yet carefully conceived rooftop space, dresser drawers, boxes, and even an old guitar were pressed into service as impromptu planters.
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Walk On
apartmenttherapy.comIn this urban apartment, a standard-issue patio became a serene and green perch by replacing the typical concrete with ground cover, and outfitting the space with a pair of formal planters. Pavers leading out from the door encourage a stroll to the chaise or a quick turn around the patio.
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Rooftop Wildlands
1001gardens.orgThis rooftop garden in Brooklyn harnesses wildflowers and grass to create an uninhibited storybook style that transports visitors to a faraway land.
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