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Garden/Flower Beds
Posted on 4/4/18 at 10:38 am
Posted on 4/4/18 at 10:38 am
Hey fellas, I’m planning on starting some flower beds at our new house but I really don’t have a ton of experience and would love some advice on what kind of stuff I need to consider.
There are existing beds but the previous owners really didn’t maintain the inside or outside of the house all that well, so I’m planning on starting from scratch.
Any links or recommendations to websites or YouTube channels is greatly appreciated
There are existing beds but the previous owners really didn’t maintain the inside or outside of the house all that well, so I’m planning on starting from scratch.
Any links or recommendations to websites or YouTube channels is greatly appreciated
This post was edited on 4/4/18 at 10:50 am
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Posted on 4/4/18 at 11:29 am to TM32
Treat the perimeter of your home's slab for termites first with Taurus SC or Termidor BEFORE adding mulch close to the slab. If you build the beds first then try to trench around your slab, you're gonna the the HOA called on you from all the swearing you'll be screaming.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 11:38 am to TM32
I will be monitoring this. I have the same problem at my new house. The previous owners rented the house out, and they let the flower beds go to absolute shite. I will be tearing up all of mine and replacing them on my own.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 12:01 pm to TM32
I've kind of learned through trial and error that placement is everything read the tags well, those damn plants are expensive!
shade plants in shade obviously and vice versa, another thing to consider is how much water they need, do you have a hose close or plan to add a sprinkler system?
Also pay attention to how large they will be at maturity so you don't plant anything close to your home.
But if starting from scratch I would simply pull out anyting that you don't want anymore
Work the beds well with a tiller add in some bags of Miracle Grow garden soil plant away and then cover with mulch.
Once done go grab a beer you've earned it...
shade plants in shade obviously and vice versa, another thing to consider is how much water they need, do you have a hose close or plan to add a sprinkler system?
Also pay attention to how large they will be at maturity so you don't plant anything close to your home.
But if starting from scratch I would simply pull out anyting that you don't want anymore
Work the beds well with a tiller add in some bags of Miracle Grow garden soil plant away and then cover with mulch.
Once done go grab a beer you've earned it...
Posted on 4/4/18 at 12:31 pm to No8Easy2
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do you have a hose close or plan to add a sprinkler system?
I don’t plan to put in a system atm. Which leads to another noob question...how often would you recommend watering a bed? I’d imagine it would ultimately depend on what you planted, but I’m just trying to get all the help that I can get...I need it
Posted on 4/4/18 at 12:52 pm to TM32
Yeah some plants will need more than others depending on size/location
I always try to water (if needed) in the morning
When It gets really hot I usually do a deep soak about once a week but your plants will let ya know
And since you're starting from scratch I'd consider a soaker hose, just run them through out the beds and cover it up with mulch.
I always try to water (if needed) in the morning
When It gets really hot I usually do a deep soak about once a week but your plants will let ya know
And since you're starting from scratch I'd consider a soaker hose, just run them through out the beds and cover it up with mulch.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 2:09 pm to TDsngumbo
I built my beds yesterday, but I did not treat the perimeter before I put down the mulch. I normally spray Bifen once a month or so though. Could I just spray the whole bed with Bifen now since it is fresh, or should I pull the mulch away from the slab and soak it in there? Wasn't thinking about this part when i planted everything.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 2:56 pm to RedBeardBaw
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I built my beds yesterday, but I did not treat the perimeter before I put down the mulch. I normally spray Bifen once a month or so though. Could I just spray the whole bed with Bifen now since it is fresh, or should I pull the mulch away from the slab and soak it in there? Wasn't thinking about this part when i planted everything.
Spraying the mulch won't do much at all since it wouldn't have an effect on termites until and unless they actually make their way all the way through the mulch to the top layer and eat that. That's assuming you sprayed enough for it to still be effective after rains.
I would go back and trench treat your slab's perimeter with Taurus (generic for Termidor, very very effective) just for peace of mind. If your mulch creates a damp area that attracts termites and you end up with an infestation, you're gonna wish you had done this so just go ahead and do it now before the heat of July and August arrives. Taurus is extremely effective when used to trench treat a slab for 10 years. Some people claim it will continue killing even after 15 years. Read up on this stuff, it's amazing how effective it is.
This post was edited on 4/4/18 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/4/18 at 3:13 pm to TDsngumbo
Will do...I built my house just under 6 years ago, and the pest control company treated the perimeter for termites when I built. Would that still be effective? I think I'll still spray anyway just for the peace of mind.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 3:32 pm to RedBeardBaw
If they treated the perimeter of your home with the bait stations then go ahead and trench treat with Taurus. I have the bait stations as well but the thing about those is it can take up to 3 years for those to eliminate a colony and even though Terminix swears the 10 feet between stations is allowed, I'm not convinced they're providing continuous coverage around my home. The Taurus trench treatment around my slab gave me tremendous peace of mind for $95 and a sweaty Saturday afternoon.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 4:22 pm to TM32
Make a shallow border that comes out about 12” from your slab and fill with rock/limestone/pebbles. This will help keep bugs and plants away from your slab, and give you some access between the plants and your house. Build the beds up much higher than you think they need to be, the soil will compact. Install a cheapo sprinkler on a timer to run for the first year, shouldn’t need it after that.
ETA, run plastic piping/tubing from the gutter down spout under the bed. If you don’t have gutters, plan for that too.
ETA, run plastic piping/tubing from the gutter down spout under the bed. If you don’t have gutters, plan for that too.
This post was edited on 4/4/18 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:15 pm to EWE TIGER
I did mine about 3 weeks ago. Did knockout roses, box woods, and some annuals. Having weeds starting to poke through mulch despite tilling and using the barrier sheet. Dumb question but is there anything I can spray that will kill weeds but not the plants and shrubs?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:50 pm to TM32
As for watering, when you first plant it requires a couple times a week until roots get going.
With your beds, poison existing weeds then then turn over and work dirt. After that follow up with this until you sort things out.
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With your beds, poison existing weeds then then turn over and work dirt. After that follow up with this until you sort things out.
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