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My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« on: September 27, 2006, 04:05:40 PM »
The rocks are making it easier for me to hold the dirt so I think this will work.. am about half way up the one bank.... am going to build fake rock/concrete stairs

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2006, 04:21:33 PM »
Woman, do you ever stop?

That looks like a good solution to a difficult area. Do you need any more Ajuga or Hen's and Chicks?

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2006, 05:02:21 PM »
That's going to be just beautiful!!!
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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2006, 05:14:01 PM »
That is really going to look good.  You are very talented and creative.

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2006, 07:16:01 PM »
looking good Tink :)
the stones add a nice visual touch, looks very natural. You're talented indeed!

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2006, 07:22:34 PM »
It's goning to look Great when it's all done Tink !
I love those rocks... o(:-)

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2006, 07:31:09 PM »
Hey Tink!   That is going to look great!  I might have to steal a couple ideas from you for the bottom end of our yard.  The way you are going, you'll have something for everyone ;)
Cheers!
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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2006, 07:48:28 PM »
You are so inspiring. I would like to try the fake rock at some point.
Looks great.

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2006, 10:27:35 PM »
That's going to work very well. Can't wait to see it finished.

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2006, 10:35:37 AM »
Tinkster, that looks very cool, I like the big boulders inside the pond, and your proposed steps should look great!

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2006, 09:39:40 PM »
Thanks everyone!

Esther ,,, yes I would like more in the spring if you have them.. I have things so tore up now not sure I will have the spot ready for them in time before it gets to cold...Thanks much for the offer agin.. the others are doing so well!

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Re: My New Rock Garden... solution for my steep banks...
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2006, 09:42:14 PM »
Wow! You are really good at making rocks.  It's going to look great.

 

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