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Posted: Aug/16/2006 6:23 AM PST
I'm looking into moving into a house in Abilene, Texas around December, and wanting to begin considering how to design the landscaping (sorry if this is in the wrong forum). From what I can tell of the house so far, I'll have plenty of space to work with. One thing I was considering doing was to try and make at least one section dedicated to flowers and such that are kind of native to the area. Sorry I don't know what zone that puts me in, but any help would be appreciated. |
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Posted: Aug/16/2006 11:13 AM PST
We have a few people here from your area Tx. --Marie Krause is one of them so she could help you figure what type of plants you should use. Also look around your new neighborhood and see what your neighbors are planting --that should give you a start . For your zone if you do a Google search for planting zones youshould be able to find out which one you are in . Also visit the local nurserys they will be a great help to getting started. swindyi |
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Posted: Aug/16/2006 1:34 PM PST
lol Unfortunately I don't know if the neighbors are going to be much help. I got in last night, and didn't get to take a tour of the grounds till this morning. It's basically been about left untended for some time, and the neighbors seem to like the same design. haha. We've got quite a bit of ground, though, and I'll have at least 5 years here, so I figure there's lots of stuff we could replace. I'm all up for more flower beds and less grass. Less mowing, more viewing. Everyone's a winner! |
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Posted: Aug/17/2006 2:27 AM PST
Ahh you think flower beds don't take as much work as mowing a lawn ---that's why most people have big lawns and small flower beds . Start by developing a compost bin as soon as you get in the house --just a little corner of the yard where you can start dumping your kitchen waist --no meat products as that will draw unwanted critters and then you can add fallen leaves and grass clippings . swindyi |
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Posted: Aug/17/2006 4:01 AM PST
Ok, so I forgot that even flowerbeds require work, but I'd much rather tend flowers than mowing. What's the purpose of the compost pile when I get in? |
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Posted: Aug/17/2006 12:11 PM PST
Ted compost is the best thing you can use in your gardens , it will help amend poor soils and feed your plants The 2 best friends of gardeners are compost and mulch. A radio garden guy always says --dig a 50 cent hole and put in a 5 cent plant.... Put your money in the soil and your plants will preform like a million dollars. So if you start a compost pile right away you will have great organic matter to amend your planting beds with by next year. swindyi |
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Posted: Aug/18/2006 5:26 AM PST
Ah. Well, with all the flower beds I'm wanting to plant, and with how far gone the yard is, it sounds like I might need a pretty big good amount of compost. Unless another good idea would be to make a large amount of it, work in one section and then grow the pile again till i can get to another section? |
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Posted: Aug/18/2006 12:27 PM PST
You can also purchase compost from the big box stores , until you can get your compost ready . Humus with maneua , peat moss . If you have any farms or ranches in your area you can get horse manua to add to your soil --just make sure it is aged before you add it to the garden swindyi |
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Posted: Aug/18/2006 1:11 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by swindyi just make sure it is aged before you add it to the gardenswindyi So, is this like wine? 
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Posted: Aug/18/2006 2:21 PM PST
Oh how about Texas Blue Bonnets.......isn't that the state flower? I can just imagine how beautiful an ocean of blue would be when I looked out my window. Best of luck with your new home. |
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