"I totally agree with the packing instructions for stabilization. I would say that you need to avoid concrete if at all possible. Putting a liner over the mound and then placing rocks and gravel is the way to go. Concrete tends to crack over time…"
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Contributing GardenerFreddy J. Hill replied to Mike Warfel's discussion Building a water fall in the group Water Gardens
"A few things to keep in mind. First of all, Pack, Settle, Compress, Soak Down, whatever you have to do to stabilize the base. If building a stream, creat actual plant pockets throughout the stream, don't plan on just plunking planters here and…"
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Building a water fall
I have a 12 foot tall by about 20 foot at the base mound of dirt I am building a multi level waterfalls on has anyone got experience to share or mistakes to avoid. I am gathering information now.thank youSee More
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Audra Mabrey - Z5/IN replied to Wendy Pritchett's discussion Inside Hens & Chicks in the group Hen and Chicks, Stonecrops and Sedum"I used to take mine in for the winter and store in the garage. A couple of years ago, I planted in my beds and left them out all winter. They did much better. I'm a Zone 5 in South/Central Indiana - Seymour. "
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