Hydrocks™- The All-Natural, Eco-Friendly Soil Enhancer

Research and Development

Penn State University
Center for Green Roof Research

The Ohio State University
Department of Plant Pathology

University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences

	Testing insulative value of HydRocks™ for use in rooftop gardens.
	Evaluating plant growth and storm water runoff in various HydRocks™ blends.

	24 green roof models constructed to measure water retention and plant productivity.
	The study began in July 2004 and will continue through September 2005.

	Testing HydRocks™ in roadside bridge planter boxes began Fall of 2003.
	Testing media-plant combinations to see what does best under the maintenance regime specified by the RI DOT.