| Author | Message | ||
     86129squids |
OK, here's the scenario: I'm in the process of relocating my vegetable garden to a new spot further back on my lot. Now I've got an 11' X 22' patch of dirt, getting taken over by clover, will be pulled out tomorrow. I had dropped about 4-5 truckloads (cubic yard each) on this spot, so I know I'll have the BEST grass there, or whatever else tries to grow. I'm not an expert gardener/landscaper, looking for ideas to re-purpose this space. It's right next to my deck. | ||
| Aesquire |
Hot tub under a dome? Are they going to legalize Pot soon in TN? Fallout shelter? Water feature? Without seeing the space in person all I can do is make wild suggestions.  Actually that's true after seeing the space. | ||
| Ourdee |
Some kind of patch of mint chocolate plant so the dog smells good after rolling in it. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Whatever you plant, make sure you take pest control seriously.  | ||
| 86129squids |
I love you guys. I DO take pest control seriously. Heck, I'm trying to catch English garden sparrows as I type... No, this is just a patch of ground, 11' X 22', that will revert to yard. Problem is, the stuff growing in it will do a LOT better than anything else on my property. The closest high school are the Maryville Rebels. I could cultivate a stars and bars pattern, just for shiznits and giggles, but I'm hoping to be productive. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Carrots, onions and celery. They play well together, and you get a huge yield. | ||
| 86129squids |
That's the trinity, in cooking. IIRC, "mire poit". I'm intrigued by landscaping that is pretty, and edible. The quality of the dirt left over is much too good to leave to weeds. If nothing else, I'd prefer grass that doesn't show off too much. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Just think, all this from one patch of ground, in almost endless supply!  | ||
| Ratbuell |
Dig it up, spread it out, put in a koi pond. | ||
| Balloyd66 |
Plant some things to benefit the bees and butterflies. They're in a world of hurt right now. Watching a Monarch transform into a chrysalis over a couple days is AMAZING!! | ||
| Aesquire |
Clock garden. I have a huge labyrinth mowed in my back yard. You can only see it on Google Earth. Or from the air. Saves me over an hour every week. Takes about 20 minutes to mow. I toss wildflower seeds on the "walls" and mow the path. 2 years ago we put in a Minoan maze, last year one from the cathedral at Chartes. I didn't mow it flat last fall to see if it stayed under the snow. If not, this year it's plain of Nazca figures.. Google maps still shows the 2013 maze. | ||
| Airbozo |
I put a pool (OK Swim Spa)and paver patio over my old garden in the front. Initially uses more water, but over time, less. Added benefit will be watching the SO slim up and get back in "swimmer form". Good thing Google maps can't see what I will... Street view is a no-no as well since we live on a private road... | ||
| Etennuly |
Build a bigger shed! There is never enough room in the play house! | ||
| 86129squids |
Digging (pun) the clock garden/maze idea. Problem is, it's only 11' X 22'. The first couple of years I built up the soil (natural base layer is all TN red clay and rock), using mushroom compost- there's probably close to 6 cubic yards laying there. I'm planning now on spending a day or 2 shoveling and transferring, with the help of my GF's brother. Not looking forward to the task, but it really has to be done. Afterward, even if we get the majority of the soil moved, this patch will surely still grow the best grass. I'll take the decorative ideas and run with them. My GF loves the hummingbirds and butterflies- might work around that theme. | ||
| Aesquire |
At that size the maze is only a few bricks wide so skip that. My paths are 8 feet of mown grass. A clock garden is best round with flowers that open different times of day. That could be half with a water feature and benches on the other half. |
