ORGANIC EDIBLE & NATIVE LANDSCAPING A Socially Conscious Nonprofit Enterprise DESIGN INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE EDUCATION
ABOUT ROOFTOP ROOTS Rooftop Roots is a nonprofit social enterprise working to grow a more just, equitable, and sustainable future by transforming the way we engage with the urban environment. We design, build, and maintain residential and commercial gardens to support healthy nutrition, jobs, and green spaces for underserved communities in the DC area. The proceeds from residential and commercial vegetable gardens and native landscapes help finance our nutrition and sustainability programs, as well as the operation of gardens for underserved communities. Our model is committed to the following principles: Increasing community access to locally grown fruits and vegetables Reimagining urban and suburban landscapes to support biodiversity, soil health, and water quality Creating green collar job opportunities for un- and underemployed community members From elegant kitchen gardens and native landscapes, to lush balcony and rooftop retreats, the specialists at Rooftop Roots can transform your home into a community-driven, ecologically productive oasis. To learn more about our services, philosophy and commitments to our clients, community, and the environment, please check out the following pages. THE ROOTS DIFFERENCE Rooftop Roots delivers garden solutions for nearly every environment and landscape. Whether you have poor soil, are working with a small space, or have no gardening experience at all, Rooftop Roots will set you up for success. We take the science of gardening and sustainability seriously, with a strong commitment to sourcing materials as locally and sustainably as possible, while also supporting local businesses whenever and however we can. We believe that when we keep our money and food local, our region thrives and can serve as a model for economic, social, and environmental sustainability. With our seedlings grown in-house, Rooftop Roots offers an assortment of organic, heirloom, and hard-to-find vegetables especially suited for the Mid-Atlantic region. We strive to overlook no detail when it comes to the environment, using organic sustainably-sourced fertilizers and pesticides, reclaimed and ethically-sourced lumber, and custom-blended, locally sourced soil from our friends at Veteran Compost. So get started today and schedule your site analysis where we will evaluate your light, water, and space conditions to create a customized garden plan that will meet your budget and vision.
GARDEN STYLES A successful garden needs three things soil, sun, and water. We ve got the soil figured out, but we need your help with the other two. For a successful garden we recommend at least four hours of sunlight and readily available access to water. From there, we offer a variety of garden options based on your style, space, and taste to keep you growing all year long! RAISED BED GARDENS Our custom built raised beds are great for growing vegetables in a variety of situations. Perfect for families, Rooftop Roots beds are made from safe, non-toxic lumber. During the height of the spring, summer, and fall growing seasons, each bed produces enough vegetables for two adults or three children. Installation includes our specially blended soil, automated irrigation, and initial planting of the vegetables of your choice! BALCONY & ROOFTOP GARDENS Great for small spaces and city living. Rooftop Roots will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind garden that is not only beautiful, but incredibly productive too. Rooftop Roots offers a wide selection of vegetable varieties especially suited for growing in containers and urban environments. So if you never thought you could grow a perfectly delicious, vine-ripened tomato in the city, think again! LAWN TO GARDEN CONVERSIONS Grass is the single largest crop grown in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, but we are working to change that. Traditional lawns and gardens are significant contributors to air and water pollution through the intensive use of chemicals, fertilizers, water, and gas powered equipment. We believe converting portions of your lawn into an edible or native landscape is a great way to improve your yard s ecological impact, aesthetics, and biodiversity. Starting with a soil analysis, we will create a custom tailored plan that will enhance your soil fertility, composition, and overall health to create conditions for optimally growing vegetables and native plants year after year. We recommend allotting at least 100 ft.2 of space. NATIVE PLANT & CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING Interested in adding elements to your yard that will reduce pollution and promote ecological sustainability? Native plants are particularly well adapted for local soils and environment. This means better resistance to insects and diseases, less watering, and fewer pesticides and fertilizers entering into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Not to mention, native plants provide critical wildlife habitat with essential food and shelter for a variety of birds, pollinators, and other local wildlife. With a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, Rooftop Roots founder Thomas Schneider possesses the skills and expertise to analyze your site s existing conditions and create a functional habitat that mimics natural plant groupings. Our sustainable landscaping practices are perfect for those problem areas that suffer from erosion, poor drainage, or poor soil. AND DON T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT OUR DEER PROOFING, FRUIT TREES, AND OUR EXCLUSIVE BEEKEEPING PARTNERSHIP WITH BEST BEES COMPANY!
MAINTENANCE SERVICES Rooftop Roots offers maintenance packages that allow gardeners of any experience level to get the most out of their garden. Let us manage plantings, pest control, and your garden s long-term soil health while you support the community and the environment. With each visit, we provide you a written run-down of the work we performed, what s ready for harvest, and what you can expect from your garden in the weeks ahead. TESTIMONIALS We can t thank Rooftop Roots enough for the wonderful vegetable garden they built for our family. I ve been impressed to see how many delicious vegetables can be grown in such a small footprint. What we enjoy most about our garden is watching our kids get excited about harvesting and cooking their own vegetables! I would highly recommend using Rooftop Roots to help you create your own beautiful harvest! Daniella & John C., Arlington, VA CALL OR SEND US AN EMAIL TODAY TO LEARN MORE! Scheduled Coaching Sessions CREAM OF THE CROP (WEEKLY) HEIRLOOM (BI-WEEKLY) SEASONAL Rooftop Roots provides a vitally important service for our pollinators, by creating and preserving high-quality habitat. They are a pleasure to work with, with the utmost professionalism and wonderful quality product and services. Noah Wilson-Rich, Founder The Best Bees Company, Washington, D.C. Maintenance Log with Tips & Instructions Organic Fertilizers We had a wonderful experience with Rooftop Roots! The owner Thomas is an absolute pleasure to work with, and was super helpful in picking the right veggies for our family. Most importantly, they continually check in to see how things are going and if you need any help. The success of your garden is important to them! We will continue to be customers for a long time! Organic Soil Amendments Steff & Adam L., Mclean, VA Organic Seeds & Seedlings Organic Pest Control Rooftop Roots built a section of planters with an automated irrigation system on our back deck and we couldn t be happier with the outcome! The planters not only provided us with fresh vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, they also gave our space a beautiful and natural aesthetic. Highly recommended! Vegetable Harvesting Nikki & Conor S., Arlington, VA Rooftop Roots made our backyard garden dreams come true. They turned our unyielding clay soil into two beautiful garden boxes enhanced with their special soil and organic fertilizer. We have enjoyed a bounty of vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs! Jen & Dann S., Arlington, VA
202-798-FOOD info@rooftoproots.org @RooftopRoots www.rooftoproots.org Rooftop Roots is a fully licensed and insured organization and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charitable contributions to Rooftop Roots are tax-deductible. This brochure is printed on 80% post recycled paper.