New guide highlights use of perlite for rooftop gardens

New guide highlights use of perlite for rooftop gardens
New from the Perlite Institute, the international trade association for perlite, is an online, one-page guide that highlights the benefits of using this sustainable mineral for rooftop gardens.  

The guide describes how rooftop gardens utilizing horticultural grade perlite can reduce the heat island effect of smaller, older buildings while also treating storm water runoff, extending the life of the roofing and creating a habitat for flora and fauna.  

"As a case study referenced in this guide demonstrates, using a high percentage of Perlite in rooftop gardens can help building owners achieve their environmental and financial goals," said Alison Evans, communications manager for the Perlite Institute.  

The "Gardens in the Sky – Growing Food on Rooftops" guide, along with a number of other helpful and informative guides focused on the use of perlite in horticulture, is available on the Perlite Institute's website.



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