Environmental pollution has had a significant impact on human health. Especially in densely populated areas where air pollution is on the rise and there is a severe shortage of trees and plants.

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In view of this problem, nowadays, developing countries as well as developing countries are promoting roof gardening, roof top gardening and farming in the newly constructed buildings, which not only makes the new buildings better. Conditions are rising, and air pollution is declining. Roof gardening has a significant effect on the weather.

In urban areas where the heat of the sun is exacerbated by the use of concrete on rooftops, good results can be achieved by promoting rooftop gardening to reduce it. Roof gardening not only has a positive effect on the environment, but also provides a clean environment in densely populated areas. It also improves human health and mood.

At the same time, rooftop gardening can meet our domestic needs to some extent. By the way, the hobby or method of roof gardening is not new. Evidence of this method in history can be found in the Roman history of 600 BC and the Muslim rule in Egypt in the eleventh century AD. When vegetables were also grown on the roofs, for which a very modern and reasonable arrangement of irrigation was also made.

For this purpose, the practice of planting a variety of plants in pots and pots on rooftop temples was common in many areas, including basil, groundnut, coriander, mint, pepper, tomato, onion and other easily grown plants. And oxen were raised.

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It not only strengthened the mud-roofed temples, but also gave them a natural look and they were planted not only in one or two houses but in every house that was interested in gardening. Planting pots and pottery on rooftop temples was common throughout the country. Then, as the world progressed, the idea of temples disappeared and the land in the forest of buildings became narrow. In such cases, growing plants in pots and pottery on the roofs can greatly promote gardening. Roof gardening has now become a regular art and an integral part of building construction.

Roof selection is also important when it comes to gardening. At present, there are many types of plants easily available in plant nurseries, which can be planted in pots to get good looks as well as benefits. When choosing plants, the most important thing to keep in mind is to choose plants according to the amount of space you have available.

If space is limited, choose plants that do not require much space. Keep proper distance between plants and pots. Lemons, apples, malts, grapes and many other types of fruit plants are also available, which can be easily planted in pots and placed anywhere. Among the vegetables, tomatoes, coriander, mint, eggplant, okra, zucchini, bitter gourd, pumpkin, carrot, radish, corn and many other types of vegetables can be easily grown. By growing vegetables, the needs of your home kitchen can be met to some extent.

Roof gardening is not a difficult task. The plants should be given adequate amount of sunlight as well as water and fertilizer. Decorative plants can also be used to enhance your home environment. There are materials and materials available in the market that can easily create beautiful gardens on rooftops without any damage, in which plants of suitable size can be planted. It is important to make sure that the pots or beds that are made for the plants on the roof have a drainage system that does not overflow.

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According to research done at Department of Biological Sciences at Fordham University, the gardens on rooftop attract more varieties of birds as compared to roofs which have no gardens. It also attracts lot of insects.

Construction companies and plant nurseries have worked to promote vertical gardening and have introduced walls in which vegetables and fruits can be grown vertically. There are now websites that can provide a lot of information about rooftop gardening and farming after a little research. Rooftop gardening is a good idea, given the climatic conditions in our country, the importance of rooftop gardening and farming is even greater in cities.

Thank you for reading! Stay Safe!👋😌 **Resources:** 1.https://www.instructables.com/Roof-Gardening/ 2.https://www.thespruce.com/green-benefits-of-a-roof-garden-1708536