A green roof can help offset the urban heat island effect. In cities, all of that asphalt and those black roofs absorb the sun's heat, making urban areas even hotter than rural ones. By replacing a black roof with a green one, you can make your home more energy efficient while helping to regulate temperatures.
Not only are green roofs useful, they can be beautiful! Here are a few examples of green roofs that caught my eye.
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This sod roof isn't particularly fancy, but you've got to love the goats hanging out up there!
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I love the patchwork of ground cover on this green roof at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
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You know that I'm crazy for succulents, and this roof covered in moss and water wise plants knocked my socks off!
Do you have a green roof? Have you seen any particularly striking ones? Tell us about it in the comments!
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