Eco-Roofs Brochure and Specifications PDF - Eco-Roofs Green ...
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Plugs<br />
<strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Roofs</strong> defines<br />
plugs as plants in pots 4” <strong>and</strong><br />
smaller. Typically these will<br />
be in liners or flats <strong>and</strong> sold<br />
by the flat. <strong>Green</strong> roof plugs<br />
are most commonly 2” - 3”<br />
plugs. See Page 8 for more<br />
information on plugs. Twixwood<br />
Nursery maintains a<br />
large quantity of various sizes<br />
<strong>and</strong> varieties of Sedum plugs<br />
as well as other plants commonly<br />
used on green roofs.<br />
If exact varieties or sizes are<br />
desired they can be custom<br />
grown, but please allow at<br />
least 2-6 months, possibly<br />
longer depending on the plant<br />
selections. A down payment<br />
may be required.<br />
<strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Roofs</strong> recommends<br />
the use of 2.5” plugs (32ct<br />
Twixwood Nursery flats) with a minimum spacing of 6” on center (approximately 4/sf.) Other options include 4” nominal<br />
quarts (10ct Twixwood Nursery flats) with a spacing of 8” on center (approximately 2.25/sf.) More exact plant counts can<br />
be obtained at www.l<strong>and</strong>scapecalculator.com. Spacing <strong>and</strong> size recommendations will vary depending on plants chosen.<br />
Phone: (269) 471-7408<br />
Cuttings<br />
<strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Roofs</strong> defines cuttings as cut pieces of Sedum<br />
plants with a length <strong>and</strong> viability sufficient to begin<br />
rooting <strong>and</strong> growth. See Page 8 for more information.<br />
Large stock fields are available to take cuttings<br />
from either as a grower’s choice mix or as specific variety<br />
requests.<br />
Cuttings are highly perishable <strong>and</strong> can rot or<br />
desiccate quickly. They must be cut, transported <strong>and</strong><br />
installed within a few days at most. Because of this,<br />
purchase of cuttings requires a non-cancellable ship<br />
date 5-10 days in advance of delivery. Availability will<br />
vary by species <strong>and</strong> time of year as viable cuttings can<br />
only be taken from the plants at certain times. There<br />
is no warranty or replacement on cuttings. Cuttings<br />
must be watered daily until they have established roots<br />
<strong>and</strong> weekly during the first year. Replacement is often<br />
necessary, usually the second season <strong>and</strong> full establishment<br />
may not occur for 2-3 years. A biodegradable<br />
erosion blanket may be necessary to keep birds off, retain<br />
moisture, reduce wind loss, etc. See page 29 for<br />
more information.<br />
<strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Roofs</strong> recommends an installation rate of<br />
10 lbs per 100 sf covered by the erosion blanket <strong>and</strong><br />
supplemented with plugs planted through the erosion<br />
blanket.<br />
Fax: (269) 471-2495<br />
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Supplies
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