Lay a Gravel Garden
Drought-tolerant plants that originate from arid, rocky places look at home in a gravel garden. Ideal for a hot, sunny spot, a gravel border is easy to make and creates a mosaic of colors and textures.
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When to Start: spring
At Its Best: summer
Time to Complete: 6 hours
Materials Needed:
- drought-loving plants
- washed sand
- landscape fabric
- scissors
- galvanized staples
- watering can
- gravel
- boulders
Prepare the Area
Dig over the area thoroughly and remove any weeds. You need a well-drained soil to keep drought-tolerant plants happy, so dig in washed sand to make sure that yours drains freely, even in wet weather.
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Weed-suppressing membrane or landscape fabric allows rain to soak through to the roots, yet prevents weeds from growing. Lay it over the entire area, overlapping the edges and pinning them down with galvanized staples as you go.
Enlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - How to Grow Practically Everything © 2010 Dorling Kindersley LimitedCut Crosses for Plants
Place your plants in their positions on the landscape fabric, and then arrange them to create a pleasing display. For each plant, cut a cross in the fabric and fold back the flaps.
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© 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited
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