Installing a green roof

Plug planting can be an easy, cost-effective way to create a great looking high performance roof. Use our guides and checklist or call our expert staff for advice.

Order SkyPlugs in advance to have your own specification grown to your requirements for the best price.

Our standard 65cc SkyPlugs are sold by quantities of 100, each tray actually contains 108 plants providing 8% cover for loss or damage during transport.

Installer Checklist

Substrate Selector Tool

Weed Spotter

Basic installation & maintenance guide.

Which substrate will give me best performance?

Which plants to remove during maintenance checks.

Essential tips for installing a greenroof:

• Never pierce or damage the water proofing membrane beneath the green roof system.
• Make sure all water can drain from the roof and outlets do not become blocked.
• Always be aware of safety and roof loading restrictions.
• Ensure plants are watered for the first 9 weeks during establishment.

Boningale Greensky grow a wide range of green roof species to contract, if you require anything that is not in our catalogue please let us know.

Planting technique for survival and aerial perspectives

On low maintenance extensive roofs where good plant coverage is required, arrange plugs by mixing different species together rather than planting single species swathes – this can improve establishment and coverage, and give and overall ‘greener’ effect from rooftop viewpoints.