august948 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was working in the yard this morning and thought I'd start a discussion on general gardening and landscaping topics. I'll start it off with a couple of questions that came up while I was working on the front yard. 1) Has anyone had any success with weed block fabric? I've used double and triple layers of the best "professional grade" stuff I can find at Home Depot or Lowes and stuff still pops up through it within a year. Any recommendations? 2) I'm looking for a rectangular planter in the 4 to 6 foot range, made out of concrete or similar with decorations. Anyone know of good places to look for that sort of thing? I've seen a place out in Hempsted that looks like it carries a lot of planters but I'd rather check places closer in first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 2) I'm looking for a rectangular planter in the 4 to 6 foot range, made out of concrete or similar with decorations. Anyone know of good places to look for that sort of thing? I've seen a place out in Hempsted that looks like it carries a lot of planters but I'd rather check places closer in first. I think the Houston Garden Centers carry those types of planters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was working in the yard this morning and thought I'd start a discussion on general gardening and landscaping topics. I'll start it off with a couple of questions that came up while I was working on the front yard. 1) Has anyone had any success with weed block fabric? I've used double and triple layers of the best "professional grade" stuff I can find at Home Depot or Lowes and stuff still pops up through it within a year. Any recommendations? 2) I'm looking for a rectangular planter in the 4 to 6 foot range, made out of concrete or similar with decorations. Anyone know of good places to look for that sort of thing? I've seen a place out in Hempsted that looks like it carries a lot of planters but I'd rather check places closer in first. Use about 12 sheets of newspaper underneath mulch instead of weed block fabric. I've had great luck with this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Use about 12 sheets of newspaper underneath mulch instead of weed block fabric. I've had great luck with this method. I'll have to try that. Do you have to redo it every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 I think the Houston Garden Centers carry those types of planters.... I've checked a couple of the HGC's on the west side and have only found round planters. Some pretty big ones, but round all the same. Checked Lowes and HD with no luck. i'm probably looking for an independent gardening center that gets non-run-of-the-mill stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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