QuestionQUESTION: I have a mound that is about 9 ft. long in the center of my yard. It gradually rises about 6 inches on one side, levels off for about 4 ft. and then gradually goes down about 12 inches on the other side. I can't remove it as a water pipe is under it and I don't think a flower garden would look good in that part of my yard. I know a decorative bridge looks nice when there is a dip in the yard, but what do I do about a mound? Do you have any suggestions?
ANSWER: Hello,
Consider planting ground cover on it. That will give it some visual appeal and make it look less intrusive. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
Mark Harshman
http://www.harshmandrafting.com
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QUESTION: I don't know what you mean by "ground cover". Could you explain what that is and give me some examples?
ANSWER: Hello,
Ground cover can be an alternative to grass because it requires less maintenance. It does not require the fertilization and mowing that turf grass requires and can be used to control weeds and erosion. The height is usually from 3 to 24 inches. Some can be walked on as turf grass and a variety of textures and colors can be achieved with ground cover. Examples include:
Creeping phlox
Sedum (various species)
Creeping thyme
Veronica (various species)
Periwinkle
Wintercreeper
Ice plant (various species)
Sedum spectibile is very drought resistant and hardy. It will spread itself readily but is not invasive. It grows to a height of about 2 feet,has dense succulent leaves and produces tiny purple flower clusters in the fall. English Ivy is an invasive species and should not be used as a ground cover or anywhere else in the landscape.
See the drawing, Residential Landscape Concept on my website for an example of ground cover. I have placed 3 species under a tree on that drawing. Using 3 species in such a way would form a visually pleasing contrast. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
Mark Harshman
http://www.harshmandrafting.com
http://www.liveperson.com/markland
http://www.dagur.us/guru/markdraft
Email:
[email protected]
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QUESTION: You responded to this question in June of 2009. Why am I getting this repeat?
AnswerQUESTION: I have a mound that is about 9 ft. long in the center of my yard. It gradually rises about 6 inches on one side, levels off for about 4 ft. and then gradually goes down about 12 inches on the other side. I can't remove it as a water pipe is under it and I don't think a flower garden would look good in that part of my yard. I know a decorative bridge looks nice when there is a dip in the yard, but what do I do about a mound? Do you have any suggestions?
ANSWER: Hello,
Consider planting ground cover on it. That will give it some visual appeal and make it look less intrusive. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
Mark Harshman
http://www.mahdrafting.com
Email:
[email protected]
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/724-104627/Landscaping-Design/Mark.htm
---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------
QUESTION: I don't know what you mean by "ground cover". Could you explain what that is and give me some examples?
ANSWER: Hello,
Ground cover can be an alternative to grass because it requires less maintenance. It does not require the fertilization and mowing that turf grass requires and can be used to control weeds and erosion. The height is usually from 3 to 24 inches. Some can be walked on as turf grass and a variety of textures and colors can be achieved with ground cover. Examples include:
Creeping phlox
Sedum (various species)
Creeping thyme
Veronica (various species)
Periwinkle
Wintercreeper
Ice plant (various species)
Sedum spectibile is very drought resistant and hardy. It will spread itself readily but is not invasive. It grows to a height of about 2 feet,has dense succulent leaves and produces tiny purple flower clusters in the fall. English Ivy is an invasive species and should not be used as a ground cover or anywhere else in the landscape.
See the drawing, Residential Landscape Concept on my website for an example of ground cover. I have placed 3 species under a tree on that drawing. Using 3 species in such a way would form a visually pleasing contrast. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
Mark Harshman
http://www.mahdrafting.com
Email:
[email protected]
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/724-104627/Landscaping-Design/Mark.htm
