Hi,
I have a largish wooden frame made of railway sleepers. I could either use it as a raised shrubbery and flower bed in the lawn, or as a low rockery. And i have enough smallish rocks for that.
If I go for the rockery, what would be the best base? Would I have to cut out the existing grass? Should I lay a plastic sheet to prevent weeds from coming up from below?
The rockery plants would be situated among properly arranged rocks in a mix of horticultural grit and good compost. Their roots would reach the base in a year or two and it is this which has me pondering. Some advice would be welcome, please.
leafyman
I have a largish wooden frame made of railway sleepers. I could either use it as a raised shrubbery and flower bed in the lawn, or as a low rockery. And i have enough smallish rocks for that.
If I go for the rockery, what would be the best base? Would I have to cut out the existing grass? Should I lay a plastic sheet to prevent weeds from coming up from below?
The rockery plants would be situated among properly arranged rocks in a mix of horticultural grit and good compost. Their roots would reach the base in a year or two and it is this which has me pondering. Some advice would be welcome, please.
leafyman