With contributions from Emily Ahlstedt and Nicole Semeraro, Andrew Mihalchick provides a concise overview of the reasons for proactive maintenance and an outline of the major tasks involved and why they are worth doing. 

The City Council of Shiraz secures green roof maintenance by requiring developers to set aside maintenance funds for five years and inspecting maintenance annually. 

This article explores the innovative use of soilless green roofs in urban development, focusing on Singapore's Bidadari Park Toilet Project by GWS Living Art. The GaiaMat™ system, incorporating soft weed vegetation, enhances biodiversity, reduces urban disturbances, and promotes sustainability in urban environments.

As our world continues to urbanize with the use of hard building materials we jeopardize the ecosystems which put our natural resources and food systems at risk. The very real consequences of modern urbanization have a great impact on our local ecology, specifically our diminishing pollinator populations. Learn how to design exterior living walls so they can provide support for pollinators. 

Biodiverse green roofs require specialized bio-regional maintenance planning and knowledge on the part of the maintenance teams, says Cynthia Pohl who shares details of her maintenance practices in Alberta, Canada.

With contributions from Emily Ahlstedt and Nicole Semeraro, Andrew Mihalchick provides a concise overview of the reasons for proactive maintenance and an outline of the major tasks involved and why they are worth doing. 

Looking forward to Spring 2022: learn about some important spring maintenance tips for your green roof and avoid problems that may arise from a lack of maintenance.

There is a growing demand for planting exterior green walls in cold climates, but freezing temperatures can take a toll on plants in these systems. Three experts weigh in to share their winter survival secrets: Joep van Vilsteren of Sempergreen; award-winning green roof and wall designer Randy Sharp; and Lucas Moran of green wall manufacturer New Earth Solutions.

How green roof plants can survive the freezing, thawing and warming of our winters is a mystery to many, and it has become more complicated due to climate change. Find out how they survive and what you can do to help them adapt to these changes.

The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service has over 2.2 million square feet of green roofs on 80 buildings around the country. PBS is currently implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure the long-term maintenance and functionality of green roofs.