Green Roof maintenance is crucial for a green roof’s longevity and cost-effectiveness, but it can be challenging, especially for first-time owners and/or managers. Green Roofs (also known as “Living Roofs”) are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas for many good reasons. They offer a range of benefits, including increased energy efficiency, improved air quality, reduced […]
How To, Living Roofs, Maintenance
2020 was definitely a challenging year for everyone. Luckily, 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 heatwaves don’t pause just because there is another emergency, and green roofs can help with both of those things, especially in […]
General, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance
Green walls are growing in popularity, especially in urban areas. 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. What are living walls? Living walls are vertical gardens that can include a wide range of plants, plant designs, growing […]
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