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Constructing a Garden Path
A well-laid path is essential for the successful management of every
garden. The direction that it takes must be very clearly thought through to ensure its efficiency. It must be arranged so that there are no temptations to cut corners across the lawn or flower beds and yet as far as possible it should be unobtrusive. Like the garden itself, a path should be properly drained, especially if it is to be constructed from gravel or a similar porous material. Surrounding ground must also be drained in such a way that the path does not become a watercourse during periods of heavy rain or after snow-melt in colder districts. The scouring out of neatly raked gravel by fast-flowing ground water can be a great source of irritation. Before construction, consider the possibility of the path also being the line that takes services. Water and electricity can very conveniently be directed along (continued at http://garden.siteburg.com/garden-path.html ) |
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Constructing a Garden Path
"trav" wrote in message ps.com... A well-laid path is essential for the successful management of every garden. The direction that it takes must be very clearly thought through to ensure its efficiency. It must be arranged so that there are no temptations to cut corners across the lawn or flower beds and yet as far as possible it should be unobtrusive. Like the garden itself, a path should be properly drained, especially if it is to be constructed from gravel or a similar porous material. Surrounding ground must also be drained in such a way that the path does not become a watercourse during periods of heavy rain or after snow-melt in colder districts. The scouring out of neatly raked gravel by fast-flowing ground water can be a great source of irritation. Before construction, consider the possibility of the path also being the line that takes services. Water and electricity can very conveniently be directed along (continued at http://garden.siteburg.com/garden-path.html ) Would you consider SPAM to be a good building material? |
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Constructing a Garden Path
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"SteveB" wrote: "trav" wrote in message ps.com... A well-laid path is essential for the successful management of every garden. The direction that it takes must be very clearly thought through to ensure its efficiency. It must be arranged so that there are no temptations to cut corners across the lawn or flower beds and yet as far as possible it should be unobtrusive. Like the garden itself, a path should be properly drained, especially if it is to be constructed from gravel or a similar porous material. Surrounding ground must also be drained in such a way that the path does not become a watercourse during periods of heavy rain or after snow-melt in colder districts. The scouring out of neatly raked gravel by fast-flowing ground water can be a great source of irritation. Before construction, consider the possibility of the path also being the line that takes services. Water and electricity can very conveniently be directed along (continued at http://garden.siteburg.com/garden-path.html ) Would you consider SPAM to be a good building material? I'd look at the book "A Japanese Touch for your Garden". Nothing wrong with curves and places that force one to stop and look about. No straight lines in nature comes to mind. My driveway has a slight curve as demons can only travel in straight lines but this comes from my Chinese garden design forays. Bill Watercourse Way 5:07 Shadowfax Windham Hill Classics: Morning New Age Now playing -- S Jersey USA Zone 5 Shade http://www.ocutech.com/ High tech Vison aid |
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Constructing a Garden Path
Some key words to consider if tree root zones are in the path. soil
compaction, respiration, woody root injury which results from foot traffic and so on. -- Sincerely, John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Arborist http://home.ccil.org/~treeman and www.treedictionary.com Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss. "trav" wrote in message ps.com... A well-laid path is essential for the successful management of every garden. The direction that it takes must be very clearly thought through to ensure its efficiency. It must be arranged so that there are no temptations to cut corners across the lawn or flower beds and yet as far as possible it should be unobtrusive. Like the garden itself, a path should be properly drained, especially if it is to be constructed from gravel or a similar porous material. Surrounding ground must also be drained in such a way that the path does not become a watercourse during periods of heavy rain or after snow-melt in colder districts. The scouring out of neatly raked gravel by fast-flowing ground water can be a great source of irritation. Before construction, consider the possibility of the path also being the line that takes services. Water and electricity can very conveniently be directed along (continued at http://garden.siteburg.com/garden-path.html ) |
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