A sedum roof catches leaves, twigs and other organic material. This can disrupt the growth of the sedum. A built-up layer of leaves prevents the plants from getting enough light and air. That’s why it’s important to clean your roof twice a year.
Both in spring (March–April) and in autumn (September–October), it’s best to remove leaves, branches and any dead plant debris. Use a leaf blower on a low setting or a soft brush to remove dirt without damaging the plants.
Tip: Do you notice bare patches during maintenance? No problem: you can easily fix this yourself by trimming back overly long plants and sprinkling these cuttings over the bare patches to fill them in again.
A sedum roof catches leaves, twigs and other organic material. This can disrupt the growth of the sedum. A built-up layer of leaves prevents the plants from getting enough light and air. That’s why it’s important to clean your roof twice a year.
Both in spring (March–April) and in autumn (September–October), it’s best to remove leaves, branches and any dead plant debris. Use a leaf blower on a low setting or a soft brush to remove dirt without damaging the plants.
Tip: Do you notice bare patches during maintenance? No problem: you can easily fix this yourself by trimming back overly long plants and sprinkling these cuttings over the bare patches to fill them in again.
Although sedum roofs are naturally low in weeds, unwanted plants or moss can sometimes grow, especially in the first years after installation.
Tip: Avoid chemical pesticides; they can damage the sedum and disrupt the ecosystem.
Although sedum roofs are naturally low in weeds, unwanted plants or moss can sometimes grow, especially in the first years after installation.
Tip: Avoid chemical pesticides; they can damage the sedum and disrupt the ecosystem.
A green roof buffers rainwater, but it is important that excess water can drain away properly. Therefore, regularly check that the drains or gutters are not clogged with dirt, leaves, or moss.
Tip: Good drainage prevents overloading the roof and protects the roof structure from moisture damage.
A green roof buffers rainwater, but it is important that excess water can drain away properly. Therefore, regularly check that the drains or gutters are not clogged with dirt, leaves, or moss.
Tip: Good drainage prevents overloading the roof and protects the roof structure from moisture damage.
Sedum plants are low-maintenance, but for healthy growth and strong roots they do occasionally need some extra nutrients. The substrate layer is relatively thin and contains few nutrients. During heavy rain, excess water is drained away, and the nutrients are washed away with it. Therefore, fertilise your green roof at least once a year, preferably in spring (March–April). Ideally, repeat this fertilisation in autumn (September) to ensure your green roof is prepared for extreme temperatures and stays nicely full.
Tip: Fertilising helps sedum stay dense and strong, giving weeds and moss less chance to take hold.
Sedum plants are low-maintenance, but for healthy growth and strong roots they do occasionally need some extra nutrients. The substrate layer is relatively thin and contains few nutrients. During heavy rain, excess water is drained away, and the nutrients are washed away with it. Therefore, fertilise your green roof at least once a year, preferably in spring (March–April). Ideally, repeat this fertilisation in autumn (September) to ensure your green roof is prepared for extreme temperatures and stays nicely full.
Tip: Fertilising helps sedum stay dense and strong, giving weeds and moss less chance to take hold.
Sedum roofs can cope well with drought, especially if the sedum mat is well rooted and fully grown. Normally, no extra watering is needed because sedum stores water in its leaves. However, during extreme heat and long periods without rain (4+ weeks) extra watering may be necessary.
Tip: Do you notice the sedum turning red or purple? That’s a sign of drought stress, so your plants could use some extra watering. Sedum will also turn red in autumn; that’s a normal process and does not indicate a water shortage.
Sedum roofs can cope well with drought, especially if the sedum mat is well rooted and fully grown. Normally, no extra watering is needed because sedum stores water in its leaves. However, during extreme heat and long periods without rain (4+ weeks) extra watering may be necessary.
Tip: Do you notice the sedum turning red or purple? That’s a sign of drought stress, so your plants could use some extra watering. Sedum will also turn red in autumn; that’s a normal process and does not indicate a water shortage.