Contemporary Roof Terrace

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Trees in pots
The river birch standing tall in one corner also tolerates the harsh conditions on this terrace. Trees in pots are great for small gardens because restricting their roots means that the tree dwarfs itself and won't get too big for its pot. But trees in pots do need extra care. Remember to keep them well fed and well watered and they'll be fine.

Note: Conifers are the quintessential plants for a balcony or a roof terrace, as they don't mind exposure to the wind or the sun. They also have needles that allow the wind to move right though while plants with much larger leaves have more surface area to resist the wind. Experiment with conifers that have prostrate, mounding, upright and weeping forms.



Resources
Malibu lighting systems
Intermatic Incorporated
Website: www.intermatic.com

outdoor furniture
Yardiac.com
Website: www.yardiac.com

deck materials
Riverhead Building Supplies
Website: www.rbscorp.com

resin planters
Jamali Garden Supplies
Website: www.jamaligarden.com

landscape installation
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd.
Website: www.kokobo.com
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