Building a Front Garden
I am planning to break through the concrete in front of my south-facing brownstone to create a front garden. I have some hydrangeas (and maybe a holly bush) that want to live there. But before we start breaking things up, are there any helpful suggestions from those who have already done the project? Specifically, what…
I am planning to break through the concrete in front of my south-facing brownstone to create a front garden. I have some hydrangeas (and maybe a holly bush) that want to live there. But before we start breaking things up, are there any helpful suggestions from those who have already done the project?
Specifically, what did you use for a border (we’re thinking pressure treated 2x8s with about 2″ above the concrete), did you put in a french drain or gravel bed (we’re thinking just gravel), and did you use the soil that is already there, or replace with new topsoil?
Thanks all.
we are through the concrete, without major incident, and on to the next stages. dibs and hancock, i’ve sent you emails to take you up on your kind offers of dirt and plants.
anybody want a bunch of broken concrete?
thanks again all.
jelly…see the thread above on planting season for some perennial/bulb recommendations^^^^
Silvermax…you can turn them blue…I believe you need to acidify the soil (Miracle grow has something cheap) and add Iron.
DIBS: Blue is my favorite! I’m wishing I had sandy soil and a lot more sun … or even better, a house on Cape Cod!
Don’t you love living in Brooklyn? What a lovely string.
jellystew…I started cleanup in my yard yesterday. Let me know when you want to come over and pick up some of those spider plants. I have about 16 of them. I can dig them up when you arrive over the course of a couple days. Bring a big plastic bag.
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Silvermax…do you know where hydrangeas grow best and are their brightest blue??? On Cape Cod, which is all sandy soil. They need to be watered but they also don’t like “wet feet.”
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I was just busting up my cement today to plant a 3×6′ raised-bed vegetable garden! If you use a sledgehammer, wear polycarbonate goggles to protect your eyes from flying chips. Want some ibuprofen?