2020 was definitely a challenging year for everyone, and we were very fortunate that our industry was considered essential so we could continue with our work. This is important because problems such as flooding and heat waves don’t pause just because there is another emergency, and green roofs can help with both of those things, especially […]
General, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance
Green walls have been widely popularized these days, especially in the urban setting. There are several types of green walls: living walls, green façades, vertical forests, and living retaining walls. In this post we are highlighting Living Walls. Living walls are vertical gardens that can include a wide range of plants, plant designs, growing media, […]
Living Walls, Maintenance
Spring is in the air, and with that comes the important task of preparing green roofs for the season ahead. While green roof maintenance plans vary according to the system, there are a few key things to know about facilitating the transition from dormant winter sedums to summer blooms. Ginkgo Sustainability’s maintenance team maintained over […]
How To, Living Roofs, Maintenance
General, How To, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance