Spring 2024 Project update
Lakewood Spring 2024 Projects
A Busy start to 2024! We have a lot of projects lined up for Spring 2024 and thought it was a good time for an update on them.
Starting Seedlings – we started our seed germination and re-used several different packaging as containers/pots to determine which is the best.
We have had some success and learned from others. LOL
Lawn reduction – we have started the process of removing existing lawn for our larger flower beds which will reduce our lawn by 250+ m2 (800+ ft2)
Lawn Reuse – I used a sod cutter so we could relocate this sod to a lower area and use our topsoil to feather the edges and add some seed as needed. We have had some rainy days so, I am hopeful that the sod will take it. After 3 weeks it is still green and growing!
Top Soil for Flowerbeds – we originally got 7 yards of nice topsoil from Daniher Top Soil. They promptly delivered this and it is now piled high in our driveway.
Landscape Fabric/Weed Material – I had ordered some plastic Fabric but after reading about the environmental/growing impact and other issues after a short time, I decided to return it. After searching for some natural options we decided to use good ole Cardboard to act as a weed barrier between “Earth” and our fresh topsoil/mulch layers. We need a lot of cardboard! Today we have ~60% of the West garden area covered with cardboard and thin topsoil cover. Waiting for more cardboard LOL. We are inquiring with a few Appliance shops to see if they have fridge boxes. These should line these beds with a layer of cardboard for weed control.
New Cart Assembly – we also got a Lawnmover cart/trailer to use for many of these projects – including moving many rocks around the yard!
Grobox 17″ Raised Bed – we have ordered this model to test this Spring. We hope that with enough clicks/activity from our Affiliate Link below – GroBox will let us try out the 17″ U shaped Raised Bed model next Spring!
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