Vege-Terrace

All varities of vegetables, plants grown in a single place, would be a heart warming sight for a health-conscious, nature loving vegetarian.Terrace farming or roof top gardening is ideal for urban homes with flat roofs.This will not only enhance the beauty of the surroundings and provide the much needed oxygen in the polluted city space, but also bring down the temperature of the building substantially. The green lawn and the plants are efficient harvestors of sun, and they protect the roof from the direct sun, preventing the heating up of the building. Inexpensive terrace gardens can be made without disturbing the basic infrastructure of a house . What is needed is a good weather proofing of the roof-top with a high grade, quick setting water-proof cement , and a thin layer of powdered vermiculite and enriched coirpit compost. These material provide an ideal substratum for the lawn. Plants can be either be in pots or in heaper of composts laid over a cone of pebbles.Provision of adequate irrigation and good drainage is a must for maintaining an aesthetic and productive garden in the terrace