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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is conducting experiments to determine which grasses, flowers and herbs work best when planted on rooftops.

The experiment called "Gardens in the Sky" involves three garden beds and two bee hives on the roof of the American Life Building in downtown Louisville. The gardens are planted with mostly native species of grasses, flowers and herbs. The bees aid in pollinating the gardens.

Bernheim also is observing gardens on the roof of the Metro Archives building, which does not have beehives.

Arboretum nursery manager Renee Hutchison says the aim is to find plants that are aesthetically pleasing, drought-resistant and beneficial to wildlife.

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