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I have this uneven area that's full of grass, weeds, stumps, rocks, and ferns,,, I would like to create a clean flat area that I can build raised beds for fruits and vegitables, also for a rose garden. What steps do I need to take? I am hoping that I don't have to bring in a heavy equipment to do this type of job. Can I simply cover the area with some landscaping fabrics and cover / flaten with dirts?

Don't use landscape fabric if you want fruit and vegetable beds. Landscape fabric is designed to be used under gravel in walkways or patios, you can't plant into it. If the raised beds will be taller than the rocks and stumps, you can leave them in place though cultivating the beds would be easier if they are removed first.

There are two methods of dealing with the grass, weeds etc. Fastest is Round-Up. Spray it on all green things, wait ten days and respray anything that is still green, wait ten days and respray any remaining green things.

Slower but chemical free is to cover the area with six to seven layers of newspaper, moisten newspaper and cover with two to three inches of compost. Wait about 6 weeks and greenery will be dead.

Do not rototil with either method as all the little root pieces will sprout and create problems.

While waiting, lay out the raised beds and build the frames out of wood, stone or whatever. Map out the rose garden. Once vegetation is dead, order enough topsoil or triple mix to fill the raised beds and level the rose garden. Build the beds and level the rose garden area. Mulch with straw on the raised beds and mulch on the rose garden. Let it settle for the winter. In the spring, order more topsoil or triple mix to relevel.

Should be able to do this with wheelbarrow, shovel and a few friends depending on the size of the area.

2007-08-22 22:17:51 by Tsuppari

I am landscaping my house. We have a white house with black shutters and a black foundation. What color landscaping rock shoule I use for next to the house and what color pavers should I use to make a sidewalk with?

Hi have a look at www. rock-unique.com
www.bizrate.co.uk
with the one above you can compare prices on line
and cornish slate Products
www.delaboleslate.co.uk
or some garden centres around you
ps because the colour scheme I might like you might not its your home and your choice because you have to live with it--yours--

2009-05-31 07:44:45 by Brian P

We live in the state of California... How would he go about getting his Landscaping Architect's License and a Landscaping Business License? Please help!
We live in the state of California... How would he go about getting his Landscaping Architect's License and a Landscaping Business License? Please help! (this is for Christy's question and answer) I believe its for both his career and the money… thanks!

It is amazing how inaccurate the responses people provide:
re: pondlady
you only need a minimum of an Associates degree in Landscape Architecture to qualify for the educational requirements to take the LARE.
re: Christy
If what she says is true about competition, all registered landscape architects who owns their own installation company will be out of business. It does happen in the industry, but whether you are a licensed landscape architect or not should not factor in how the installation business runs or profits.
Review the requirements for licensure from this website:
http://www.latc.ca.gov/
Since you said your boyfriend already have a landscaping business, he should have his business license in place already. You can always make your company name change if you so desired at your State's Corporation Commission.

2008-11-17 10:17:02 by Betty I

Price: $29.95 $21.95

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I have a small front yard with two large oaks. Other than those two trees, everything else is drab, scraggly and/or eroded away. The yard is mostly on a slope and the soil is washing away down to the sidewalk. Other homes in this neighborhood are attractive and well manicured. I purchased this home a few months ago and am now ready to put about $3,000 dollars into professional landscaping. What makes a house attractive and appealing to you?
I live near Fort Worth, Texas. Our summers are very hot and dry. I will be adding an irrigation system, however, we are always rationed on water usage in the summer.

Water features, perennial plants and evergreens.

2006-12-12 19:44:40 by desta

which landscaping company is considered number 1 in the Philippines?

Go to Makati city and ask contractor builder of beautiful landscapes

2007-03-05 03:40:20 by Jay B