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Podium planting

In denser urban environments podium planting at various building levels or over basements may be the only way to achieve local green space. Podium planting has particular challenges and requirements if the planting and especially tree planting is to have long term success. 

NB: TDAG does not recommend planting trees on high rooftops.

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A successful podium garden in the City of London
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Seething Lane Garden is an example of a podium garden over a new basement enabling design decisions such as weight and drainage to be designed in from the outset to fulfil the requirement for a permanent garden that would thrive well into the future.
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