Does anyone know if it would be a bad idea to have raised flower beds held in by a retaining wall along the front of your house? Are there any issues I should be concerned with?
2006-07-31 06:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It will be about 2 ft tall and 5 ft deep in one spot and 2 ft deep in the other spots along the front of the house total about 150 ft wide?!?!? I think
2006-07-31 06:51:42 · update #1
Only thing I would check is the building codes for your area as they my have some rules about material, how close to the street or sidewalk, etc. The only other concern I would envision is the material you would use. The longer you want your raised flower bed retaining wall the more substantial you will want the material.
2006-07-31 06:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various potions, chemicals and scents which are supposed to deter a cat, but they don't all work, at least for some cats. You can but try. Personally the only thing I've found that definitely keeps them off is holly leaves, alive or dead. Whether you want that in your flowerbed is another matter. The problem is, once a cat has started to use a particular spot it takes a lot to break it of that habit. Some are more enthusiastic buriers than others, those who are certain they are dominant often don't bother. Still, it's better than leaving it in the middle of your lawn . . .
2016-03-27 09:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Debra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the only thing you would need to worry about would be drainage. Poor drainage for a particular bed could lead to the water making its way underneath your home. The increased humidity would lead to some problems. (Mold, or worst case scenario, standing water under the house.) For so long as you make provisions for bed drainage away from the house, you should be fine.
2006-07-31 06:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by lead_larry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it. In fact, I think it would look really great provided you mix colrs and styles of plants. Make sure the retaining wall is strong enough to hold in the dirt and garden away. I also found that mulching really helps keep moisture in and weeds at bay. Good luck.
2006-07-31 06:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by *Larry P. he's for me* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't pose any problems as long as you stay with flowers and not go to trees and vines with invasive root systems
2006-07-31 06:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why it would be a problem but I would need more information (i.e size, height) for a more in depth answer.
2006-07-31 06:49:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋