Questions tagged [patio]
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Can I have climbing plants in a very narrow bed behind garden furniture
I'm creating a small gravel patio up against a fence in the corner of the garden, 2m x 3.5m. I'd like a corner sofa there, but also considering if I can use some of that space for a small flower bed ...
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How could I remove these patio slabs to create a lawn? [duplicate]
I'd like to remove the patio slabs and lay some turf or plant lawn seeds on the top level of this mid terraced London garden. My plan also includes removing the brick retaining walls from the ...
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What would cause the polymeric sand in my patio to soften after curing?
We recently got a flagstone patio with polymeric sand in the joints. The polymeric sand was put down on a Friday early afternoon, and when I checked on it Sunday morning it had hardened and felt like ...
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Designing a garden to work around buttresses
I have moved into a new house with a fresh garden to decorate and this garden has a large wall with 3 buttresses at the rear, and I'm struggling to think how best to work around these...
I am wanting ...
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Can Dwarf Carpet of Stars be planted on a balcony?
I want to build a grass box for approximately half of my balcony (~9’ x 6’) and grow Dwarf Carpet of Stars. I’m in zone 7a with morning shade/afternoon sun.
Is it possible to grow this succulent “...
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Are there any complications installing concrete pavers over a natural sand sub-base?
I will be installing a concrete paver patio in the near future, and recently dug 6 post holes in the area of the patio and discovered there is about 6" of topsoil/organic material, then a natural ...
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Can gravel be used beneath wood chips for weed control?
I would like to put a picnic table in my front yard and I like the look of wood chips, but I don't like landscaping fabric.
Would gravel, laid beneath the wood chips, prevent weed growth in this low-...
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Magnolia leaves partially browning and curling
I have had this Magnolia soulangeana 'Heaven Scent' for 2 years (I live in South East England). It is in a cubic pot (of side length ~50cm) on the patio and is currently 135cm tall.
It did very well ...
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Small grain gravel as patio base
We've bought a new house. It has a gravel patio. I'd like to install pavers over the gravel. However, the gravel is more fine grained than I see recommended when creating a paver patio. Here's a ...
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Maple root buckling patio pavers
We have a maple tree, one of whose roots is causing patio pavers to rise. The pavers are 10 - 12 feet from the tree. Should I either chisel off enough to level the pavers or remove the section of root?...
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Gap between patio and fence
I will be removing all of the leaves and debris from the gap between the cement patio and the wire fence in my garden and was wondering what I could fill the gap with? I plan on erecting a shad in the ...
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How can I fill in a hole where a pond was that is attached to our patio?
It's a long one but I'm hoping someone can help, please.
We had a semi raised pond. We've dismantled it and are left with a hole about 4ft deep. We've broken up all the rubble from the sides of the ...
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building a flagstone patio near fence with electric and telephone line
We are trying to build a small patio along the end of our yard (along the fence), but there is a small power line that runs through all the houses in our side. Is it safe to build a patio along the ...
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Ground is rising up next to patio
I'm not familiar with this effect. It seems to be getting worse by the day. Is there a common cause for something like this?
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Will Patio Base Trap Water?
we are planning to build a patio at our backyard against the back wall. The backyard is wet for the most of the year. Most of the videos I saw recommend to dig to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, and fill in ...
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Couple questions, feedback before a patio install project
I'm going to be installing a patio behind my house soon and have a couple questions.
Here are sketches of the area, plans, and photos of the area. I'm just outside Boston, so obviously the base is ...
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Raising the ground in a large area that will eventually be a patio. What type of substrate to use?
I'm gearing up for a bunch of landscaping at my new home. The backyard is kind of a mess: rotted-out deck, terrible lawn, low spots, high spots, etc. It's mostly all going to get redone.
This ...
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Putting patio pavers around a tree
I have a small space in front of my townhouse that I would like to put a paver patio.. There is a great tree that I would like to keep there. I would like to fill the whole area with pavers, but dont ...
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How does one build a bluestone paver patio with grass between the stones?
The plan is to use 2'x2' bluestone pavers with up to 3" of space between the stones. This would be placed on a base of 6" of bluestone dust (as this has been more effective than natural screenings/...
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How do I remove moss from patio? [duplicate]
I have a stone patio outside my back door, built with (approx.) 12"x12" pavers. Each spring, moss grows up through the cracks between the bricks. I have scraped it off and dug it out as best I could ...
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How large can potted patio trees grow in the US northeast?
I have a large sunny patio that I would like to shade with the largest potted trees that I can grow practically in the northeast of the U.S. (New England, 6a). What trees are suitable and how large ...
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Removing concrete border around stone patio
My husband and I are buying a portion of our neighbor's property. Currently, our back yard has this ugly brick wall right by the back, which we are going to tear out. I also want to pull up all the ...
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How can I prevent algae growing over my patio area?
My house has a patio area outside the back door. The patio borders onto grass and makes a home for a pair of sheds. It doesn't drain well and is always in the shadow of the house, so that it stays ...
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How is natural stone sold and what should I know?
What types of places can I buy natural stone for various landscaping uses, like steps, patios, and walls?
What are the different kinds of stone that are available?
What do I look for when making a ...
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