how to make a garden in a backyard that has tiles everywhere?

Question

my mom wants to plant strawberrys even tho the seasons over but she wants to do it anyways. the only thing is that our backyard is filled with tiles, no dirt. it use to have grass and concrete but my dad just made a patio with tile flooring and decided to have the whole backyard cover with tile. is there a way to make a small garden with using planters. i have seen my neighbor with this type of brick but she tells me that the contractor didnt use concrete. how did they do it?. beside having a brick wall, how can i break the tile without damaging the other tile. my dad broke one before by using an axe but it brok another two without even touching it. this was during the installtion of the tile. note: the tiles are made out of porcelain. thanks

opps, i meant without planters. hmm johan's responds seems pretty good to me by chiseling the tiles. but like he said if my dad used a layer of concrete rather thank a rock bedding it would be easier. my dad used bother. since my back yard had concrete on it already and grass he used rock beddings on teh grass area which is the area we want to plant strawberry. the patio area is on top of where it used to be concrete. i like the idea of using the planter and bringing it in. ill do that by buying strawberry pots. all are great advice for future people who want to do want i want to do. i dont wanna risk breaking the tiles and buying new ones cuz if i do and do buy new ones they my not match due to the HOT HOT HOT sun in LA making it fade.

Answer 1

There are pots designed for strawberry culture called strawberry pots. You can find these in clay or plastic. Actually it is a good idea to plant in the fall so the plants are well established for spring.

http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/containerindoor/strawberrypot.asp
http://www.rainyside.com/container/YeOldStrawberryPot.html
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http://www.gardening-guides.com/garden-design/strawberry-pot.php
http://www.mcall.com/features/custom/hg/garden/projects/all-hg-g-projects-041406,0,3071073.story

Fall planting guide
http://www.strawberryplants.com/planting.htm

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Answer 3

So, I think you're asking how to remove the some of the tile, without breaking the rest? If the grout that he used was just cement, then just carefully chisel out the concrete where you want to remove the tile, and try prying up the unwanted tiles, they will probally break, but hopefully not the rest of the tiles.
I would also suggest raised beds is your backyard has been compacted alot, and if it had all been tiled, then i assume it was. Good luck

Answer 4

Many stores have plastic planter boxes that are big enough to be a mini garden - you shouldn't have to pay much if you go to a cheap store like cheap as chips, warehouse or dollar store - then you don't have to do anythinkg to the tiles and you can easily move them around depending on the season

Answer 5

Make her some planter boxes that she can use to plant them and bring them inside ( Being your out of season).....Just a thought. You could use a small 2 x 4 frame and a sheet of treated plywood. Drill some drain holes in the bottom so when she brings them inside you can place them on some form of drain pan. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Strawberries can very easily be grown in pots. I do it all the time.