I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
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hampshire15 May 2019 00:55Solveigh schrieb:
I'm usually not a fan of garden art. But these are beautiful, and indeed, nothing should outshine them, then they really make an impact! Let's say that this is weather-resistant art; it wasn't intended specifically for the garden. In our new house, space for our art will be limited, so the weatherproof pieces will need to find new places.
So, thanks a lot for the tips regarding wall planting.
@Maria16: good point about the honeysuckle. That’s what we will go for now, also the evergreen variety.
@hampshire: Thanks as well. Cladding the wall was considered at one point. But since the stone isn’t available as cladding, we decided against it. It is Nagelfluh, which is only found locally here...
@Maria16: good point about the honeysuckle. That’s what we will go for now, also the evergreen variety.
@hampshire: Thanks as well. Cladding the wall was considered at one point. But since the stone isn’t available as cladding, we decided against it. It is Nagelfluh, which is only found locally here...
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hampshire16 May 2019 10:28Cladding with stone is not difficult.
1. Place a small foundation strip 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in front of the wall.
2. Fix a wooden batten or board along the edge of the foundation, parallel to the wall.
3. Lay the stones into the gap between the batten and the wall (try to have as much stone surface against the batten as possible, as this will be visible later), then fill the rest with mortar. It takes a bit of puzzle-solving to keep the gaps small, but it works very well. The width of the gap should match the stones. The batten also helps to keep the front of the wall straight, even with irregular stones. You can easily work on up to 40 linear meters (about 130 feet) in one "gap" at a time.
4. When the gap is full, let it dry before starting the next layer.
It costs next to nothing and looks great. You can use any stones you like.
1. Place a small foundation strip 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in front of the wall.
2. Fix a wooden batten or board along the edge of the foundation, parallel to the wall.
3. Lay the stones into the gap between the batten and the wall (try to have as much stone surface against the batten as possible, as this will be visible later), then fill the rest with mortar. It takes a bit of puzzle-solving to keep the gaps small, but it works very well. The width of the gap should match the stones. The batten also helps to keep the front of the wall straight, even with irregular stones. You can easily work on up to 40 linear meters (about 130 feet) in one "gap" at a time.
4. When the gap is full, let it dry before starting the next layer.
It costs next to nothing and looks great. You can use any stones you like.
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