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Planning to Creat a rooftoP garden e ?

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use sturDy pots

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terproof the terrAce

dening can damage the roof, so waterproofing bef orehand is necessary. ous water proofing produc ts are available in the ma rket, which will re that the roof is protect ed, water-resistant and leakage-free.

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Even just a simple woode n box works to keep sup plies handy and prevent them from blo wing around on a win dy rooftop.

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In rooftop containers and raised beds, pottin g soil is your best friend. Not only does it hold water better tha n garden soil, but it’s also lightweight and won’t compact over tim e.

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