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A layer of soil and plants can keep your house warm, reduce run- off, provide a home for wildlife and look fantastic
SOMETIMES this column just writes itself. There I was, standing in front of the house, watching the swallows dart around. Whenever my gaze was drawn to the leaking guttering, unstable-looking chimney and patches of harling threatening to fall off the cottage walls, I directed my attention back to the wonders of nature. Suddenly a voice behind me asked: "So, Louisa, what's the point of having a green roof?" Oh no, I thought, have weeds now started springing up between my roof slates? The dandelions by the front door are already bringing my good name into disrepute.See the full content of this document
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As it turned out, it wasn't my roof that was up for discussion, but green roofs in general. I don't make these things up for dramatic effect - my ne...
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