An all purpose soil less peat free potting mix is fine for growing herbs and other edibles but mix in plenty of perlite to both improve drainage and save on weight.
Sedum shed roof.
In this example i have used a pent shed roof rather than an apex which is easier to demonstrate on.
You will need to build a tanalised wooden frame to your existing shed roof.
1 build the tanalised wooden roof frame.
Shed roofs are the ideal place to put a green shed and the plant of choice is the sedum which enjoys conditions provided by shallow soil.
Grown in water retaining landscape matting sedums offer excellent roof cover.
The vegetation is self sufficient growing and developing to provide protection absorb carbon dioxide and creating a point of interest.
A sedum roof is a type of living roof consisting of a layer of vegetation that has been placed on a rooftop.
How to grow yourself a living roof on your shed.
Sedum green roof supply a wide range of top quality sedum mats and modular diy trays for green roofs.
Whether it s a garden shed or a modern state of the art office building.