What can I plant around it that is low maintenance, not too tall, and will cover this welll? This is about 3 feet tall by 5 feet in diameter. I saw something that looked like pampas grass but smaller and purple the other day. Does anyone know what that could've been? Any ideas of something to...
I want to plant a field of large sunflowers this year. I also have chickens and guineas which free range. Do my sunflower seeds have a chance once I plant them?
The only way I "till" is with a hoe or a shovel anyhow. The only tiller I have around here is one from the 1960's..... I think I have dirt younger than that thing....and I'm too intimidated to use the thing. So I gottcha ;) I plan on getting some dirt tomorrow!
Ok newspaper sounds good. Good idea about the sod. There are a couple spots my cats have dug up moles that could use some filling in. Thanks for the tips!
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I built a 5'x5' raised bed using cedar planks and will be planting herbs in it. What should I do to the ground before adding the dirt? Should I just till or put black landscape fabric down? I also have a strawberry pyramid I will be building soon and have the same question about what to do with...