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Subject: Re: plants for turf stone driveway
From: "Marc" <marcb@speakeasy.org>
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 01 08:47:52
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thanks good tips.
"Janet Fairchild & Tak Nakamoto" wrote in message
news:MOD$011030.15095@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
>
> I've installed turfstone as a pathway material in my garden in Berkeley
> (CA). I think I have conditions somewhat similar to yours (clay soil, slight
> slope etc.) I've found that laying turfstone directly on top of clay to be
> somewhat of a problem. Because clay tends to swell and shrink according to
> the amount of water in the ground, the surface of turfstone path tends to
> become uneven over time. I can imagine that if the surface is driven over,
> that the problem would be worse. (I use my path just to roll my garbage cans
> and wheel barrow.)
>
> If you will be driving or parking on the turfstone, I think that you'll want
> to install a well draining, compacted base layer of crushed gravel (or
> crushed recycled concrete) before you lay your turfstone. A 4 to 6 inch
> layer should do the job. Having to reset turfstone because of the swelling
> is a pain in the a**. I know.
>
> Also thyme grows well in the turfstone. Be sure to include some form of
> irrigation in your plans.
>
> Tak Nakamoto
>
> Marc wrote in message
> news:MOD$011030.11217@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
> >
> >
> > "Kelly Houston" wrote in message
> > news:MOD$011029.14034@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
> > >
> > > >Chamomile is endemic in hills nearby. But thyme sounds more
appealing.
> > > >Thank you
> > >
> > > Thyme is very suceptible to crabgrass invasion. It doen't do a good job
> > of
> > > keeping weeds down for some reason. However, I live in the SF bay area,
> > and the
> > > crabgrass just keeps going year round...weeds are a constant battle in
> the
> > > areas where I have creeping thyme.
> > >
> > > You said you would like to use low water natives: where are you and
> what
> > kind
> > > of soil/climate conditions do you have?
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > Vallejo Ca NE corner of the SF Bay Area.
> > Soil is heavy clay, (what else) well drained slope partial shade. 4-5
> hours
> > direct hot sun in Summer.
> > More in winter because of deciduous tree.
> > When I install turfstone I can fill 3" hole with good soil/compsote/sand
> > mix. But below that will be hard heavy clay.
> >
> >
> >
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