Boningale GreenSky has launched two new products for the green roof market - SkyPlugs and SkySuperstrates. Both products have been specially engineered, following a three year research and development programme with the University of Sheffield to help designers and installers create long-lasting and high performance green roofs.

The SkyPlugs are all grown by Boningale GreenSky in a mix of peat-free growing medium and substrate that mimic the conditions they are planted in. Being 65cc in volume and 62mm deep means they are ideal for planting into lightweight extensive green roofs, while the strong rootball ensures they can outgrow their plug quickly, thus reducing the “shock factor” that often happens during transplantation.

Boningale GreenSky’s unique range of SkySuperstrates have been developed as part of PhD research supervised by Gareth Phoenix at the department of Animal and Plant Sciences. The range comprises four types of substrate that allow installers to choose the ideal medium, according to geographical location, rainfall and required maintenance.

Maggie Fennell, Manager of Boningale GreenSky, said collaborating with academics and researchers to develop the products was key to ensuring that the science behind its products was right.

“With our new products, designers and installers will now be able to have much better control over the performance of the green roof’s water management, while balancing the aesthetic and maintenance requirements,” explained Maggie.

To find out more, visit www.boningale-greensky.co.uk where you can request a SkyPlugs sample and use the specially created substrate specification tools. Or email Maggie Fennell on maggie.fennell@boningale.co.uk for further information.