Building The Rangoonwala Terrace
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The plantings on the terrace are the result of research carried out during the Museum’s hello futuredevelopment project. Gardening on roof spaces creates very particular challenges, and we are grateful to our friends at the National Trust Castlefield Viaduct for their help and advice on watering and planting schemes, but most especially about growing mediums. The plants here are planted in a lightweight mix including peat-free compost, fine-milled composted bark, perlite and expanded clay granules (hydroleca).
The Rangoonwala Terrace will continue to develop over time, and by using wooden troughs and RootPouch plant containers we can rearrange the plant groupings as plants grow and change. Over the seasons, plants will be moved to bring in different seasonal interest and to rest some when necessary. Having access to the University’s…
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