I began renovating the front path several weeks ago. After removing and repositioning the original sandstone pavers I added more to fill in as best I could, given the tree roots just below the surface. Then I planted a low growing thyme to fill in the open areas. However, I still felt there was more open space than I liked so now I have filled in some of those areas with black Mexican beach pebbles. I know I will really appreciate it next fall when I am raking and don't have to attempt to separate out the wood chips (that I want to keep) from the leaves...which was always pretty much impossible!
Leslie, I love your path...I may have to try one myself...once the snow is gone and things dry up!
ReplyDeleteI love your garden paths. Could you please tell me HOW TO FIND MINI REDWOOD CHIPS in Sac (or even Davis)? All I can find are large splintery chips or the shredded stuff. It's for a planter that's up next to fir siding (that used ro be redwood before a car hit it), so I want redwood chips to keep termites away. Help!? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI got them at Home Depot in Woodland...because it was the only place I could find them...I believe they carry them as a regular, year-round item. It's possible any HD would have them. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the redwood chips source, Leslie, but could I pester you one more time, for the name of the product? (I called your HD store and couldn't get it, and my HD doesn't have it - but could order it with the product name.)
ReplyDeleteI know where they are on the shelf...but the name??!! Maybe Earthgro brand but I think they are groundcover chips and I know it says something about them being good for on top of the soil in pots...next time I get to HD I'll make a note...sorry I don't know more off the top of my head!
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