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What to do with the dark strip between the house and the fence?
On the western side of our house is a strip between the house and the fence.
About a meter wide it is currently bare dirt after new plumbing and fence works. I was thinking of putting weedmat and some sort of rock mulch down but wondered if there was any other alternative. We are getting a little dog after Christmas and wondered what I could do down there to make it more dog friendly. It gets no direct sun and the neighbor's house is directly over the other side of the fence. Do dogs like astroturf? Would that do as a weedstopper? Or is there a drought resistant, shade loving real grass alternative? Liz |
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What to do with the dark strip between the house and the fence?
"Staycalm" wrote in message u... On the western side of our house is a strip between the house and the fence. About a meter wide it is currently bare dirt after new plumbing and fence works. Many suburban houses have just such a problem area. I was thinking of putting weedmat and some sort of rock mulch down but wondered if there was any other alternative. None that are really easy, cheap, look good, low maintenance, green, lean etc etc. Aside from being dark many such places are also dry because the eves, fence etc stop the rain from getting in. And due to the fence works often subsoil has been brought to the surface. And of course whatever noxious thing your neighbour has will come through the fence. Wandering jew is very tough and tolerates low light. Do you like it? We are getting a little dog after Christmas and wondered what I could do down there to make it more dog friendly. Dogs love cool darkish spots to lay about during hot weather. As long as there is some sun elsewhere for the cold days of winter your dog may love this summer retreat. It gets no direct sun and the neighbor's house is directly over the other side of the fence. Do dogs like astroturf? Do you like picking up doggydoo off astroturf? Would that do as a weedstopper? Or is there a drought resistant, shade loving real grass alternative? Grass? No. You will have weeds because they will outcompete the grass. And how do you feel like mowing in such a tight space and doing all those edges? I would go with weedmat and your favourite long-lasting mulch. I would choose bark chips that will last for some years (I know stones last longer) but that's a personal preference. David |
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What to do with the dark strip between the house and the fence?
On Dec 5, 10:06 pm, "Staycalm" wrote:
On the western side of our house is a strip between the house and the fence. About a meter wide it is currently bare dirt after new plumbing and fence works. I was thinking of putting weedmat and some sort of rock mulch down but wondered if there was any other alternative. We are getting a little dog after Christmas and wondered what I could do down there to make it more dog friendly. It gets no direct sun and the neighbor's house is directly over the other side of the fence. Do dogs like astroturf? Would that do as a weedstopper? Or is there a drought resistant, shade loving real grass alternative? Liz I'm thinking about using lilydale topping (or something similar) down the side of my house. Should be fine with weeds, needs very little maintenance and I can put a dog kennel down there so the dog can stay comfortable and cool. |
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What to do with the dark strip between the house and the fence?
Is the little dog going to be confined to this small strip between the house
and the fence? Dogs are pack animals, and if a little dog is left alone for long periods of time in this kind of location, it will go mad with loneliness and boredom. It will probably start barking out of sheer desperation and drive your neighbours mad as well! Unless you are prepared to spend time with a dog, exercising it every day, learning about a dog's' basic needs and become a responsible dog owner, please, please do not even consider getting a dog. ~Roberta~ "Staycalm" wrote in message u... On the western side of our house is a strip between the house and the fence. About a meter wide it is currently bare dirt after new plumbing and fence works. I was thinking of putting weedmat and some sort of rock mulch down but wondered if there was any other alternative. We are getting a little dog after Christmas and wondered what I could do down there to make it more dog friendly. It gets no direct sun and the neighbor's house is directly over the other side of the fence. Do dogs like astroturf? Would that do as a weedstopper? Or is there a drought resistant, shade loving real grass alternative? Liz |
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