Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a high-quality, BS8616:2019-compliant growing medium designed specifically for intensive green roof systems. Manufactured from a blend of lightweight aggregate and award-winning Green-tree Topsoil, this substrate offers a lightweight texture that ensures healthy plant establishment in deeper green roof projects. Intensive roofs typically have a planting media depth ranging from 150mm to 500mm, allowing them to accommodate large plants and plant groupings. The substrate's good water-holding capacity and excellent aeration properties make it ideal for containerised planting and soft landscaping applications.
Features & Benefits:
BS8616:2019 Compliant: Ensures compliance with the British Standard for green roof growing media, guaranteeing quality and consistency.
Lightweight Composition: Facilitates easy handling and installation, reducing structural load on rooftops.
Good Water Holding Capacity: Helps retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
Excellent Aeration Properties: Promotes healthy root development and plant growth.
High Fertility Levels: Provides optimal nutrient content for plant establishment without the need for additional fertilisers during the first growing season.
Environmentally Sustainable: Manufactured from recycled materials, contributing to sustainability goals.
Areas of Application:
Containerised Planting: Supports the establishment of plants in rooftop planters.
Soft Landscaping: Ideal for creating green spaces on rooftops.
Tree Planting: Suitable for planting trees in urban rooftop environments.
Decorative Planting: Enhances the aesthetic appeal of rooftop gardens.
Allotment Planting: Provides a fertile base for rooftop allotments.
Technical Specifications:
pH Level: Approximately 7.8 – 8.5
Bulk Density: Approximately 1.1 – 1.4 t/m³
Organic Matter Content: Approximately 3 - 5%
Particle Size Distribution: Designed to promote good drainage and aeration
Compliance: BS8616:2019
Delivery Options:
25kg Bags: Ideal for small-scale projects or areas with restricted access.
Bulk Bags (1m³ and 1.7m³): Suitable for medium to large-scale installations.
Loose Loads: Available for extensive projects; delivery charges vary based on load size and location.
| item | sku | 1-10 | 11-19 | 20-39 | 40+ | qty |
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| Rabbit Hill GT4 Intensive Roof Garden Substrate (1m³ bulk bags) SALES USE Out of Stock | 190GT4587 |
£0.00
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| GT4 Rabbit Hill Intensive Roof Garden Substrate (Tonne) Out of Stock | 190GT3557 |
£0.00
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| GT4 Intensive Roof Garden Substrate (25kg/28L) | 190GT4574 |
£18.00
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£15.00
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£12.00
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£9.00
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| Rabbit Hill GT4 Intensive Roof Garden Substrate (1.7m³ bulk bags) SALES USE Out of Stock | 190GT4551 |
£270.00
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Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a high-quality, BS8616:2019-compliant growing medium designed specifically for intensive green roof systems. Manufactured from a blend of lightweight aggregate and award-winning Green-tree Topsoil, this substrate offers a lightweight texture that ensures healthy plant establishment in deeper green roof projects. Intensive roofs typically have a planting media depth ranging from 200mm to 1000mm, allowing them to accommodate large plants and plant groupings. The substrate's good water-holding capacity and excellent aeration properties make it ideal for containerised planting and soft landscaping applications.
Features & Benefits:
BS8616:2019 Compliant: Ensures compliance with the British Standard for green roof growing media, guaranteeing quality and consistency.
Lightweight Composition: Facilitates easy handling and installation, reducing structural load on rooftops.
Good Water Holding Capacity: Helps retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
Excellent Aeration Properties: Promotes healthy root development and plant growth.
High Fertility Levels: Provides optimal nutrient content for plant establishment without the need for additional fertilisers during the first growing season.
Environmentally Sustainable: Manufactured from recycled materials, contributing to sustainability goals.
Areas of Application:
Containerised Planting: Supports the establishment of plants in rooftop planters.
Soft Landscaping: Ideal for creating green spaces on rooftops.
Tree Planting: Suitable for planting trees in urban rooftop environments.
Decorative Planting: Enhances the aesthetic appeal of rooftop gardens.
Allotment Planting: Provides a fertile base for rooftop allotments.
Technical Specifications:
pH Level: Approximately 7.0
Bulk Density: Approximately 1.1 t/m³
Organic Matter Content: Approximately 3%
Particle Size Distribution: Designed to promote good drainage and aeration
Compliance: BS8616:2019
Delivery Options:
25kg Bags: Ideal for small-scale projects or areas with restricted access.
Bulk Bags (1m³ and 1.7m³): Suitable for medium to large-scale installations.
Loose Loads: Available for extensive projects; delivery charges vary based on load size and location.
Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a BS8616:2019-compliant, lightweight growing medium designed for intensive green roofs. Its good water-holding capacity, excellent aeration properties, and high fertility levels make it ideal for containerised planting and soft landscaping applications.
Benefits:
BS8616:2019 Compliant
Lightweight and Easy to Handle
Good Water Holding Capacity
Excellent Aeration Properties
High Fertility Levels
Environmentally Sustainable
