Grass

[duncan1_9_8_4]

Having built my new concrete incline, i now want to lay turf on a slope to give the impression of a embankment. Will it grow ok on a slope with 5 inches of soil below it at its lowest depth?

 

[CoggesRailway]

yes fine... it might be first to brown in a very long dry spell, but would come back. cutting slopes neatly may be a pain.

if you want it quick and easy this stuff does work well and provides some of the the growing medium as well. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Gro-Patch-Magic-Patches-Shaker/dp/B0036WSXE4

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

hoping not to cut it too much, id like it to go sort of rough looking, i hate the concrete, its ruined the look of my once nice garden, so it must be disguised

 

[Elmtree Line]

Thought about seeding it? you can have a look around at what effect you want then, you could go for one that doesn't grow very quickly to aid lowering summer cutting

 

[minimans]

Having built my new concrete incline, i now want to lay turf on a slope to give the impression of a embankment. Will it grow ok on a slope with 5 inches of soil below it at its lowest depth?

Here in California it's OK to grow Grass as long as you have a Medical Cert. from your Dr.....................Oh sorry wrong Grass.................................

 

[nicebutdim]

Having built my new concrete incline, i now want to lay turf on a slope to give the impression of a embankment. Will it grow ok on a slope with 5 inches of soil below it at its lowest depth?

Here in California it's OK to grow Grass as long as you have a Medical Cert. from your Dr.....................Oh sorry wrong Grass.................................

 

[Pipalya]

Having built my new concrete incline, i now want to lay turf on a slope to give the impression of a embankment. Will it grow ok on a slope with 5 inches of soil below it at its lowest depth?

Should be fine. I used some parts of rolls of instant turf (a slow growing couch) leftover from my son's new lawn (it's his backyard) which was placed on my western embankment over 6 months ago. Although a lot died off because it was the end of summer and quite hot, it kept the embankment stable. Gradually it has been growing back and looks quite good. I have pulled faster growing weeds out of it but haven't had to trim or cut yet. As the weather is warming up now I will be interested to see how it goes. Though the depth of soil here is not a problem I don't think you should have any issues with 5" if the turf is kept moist and the soil is well drained. Have a go. You may be able to get some ends of rolls from an instant turf company for minimal cost or nothing?

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

that looks great, slightly rough looking. cant wait to get the garden just tidied up now. i hate cement, so harsh.

 

[dunnyrail]

The time will come as it did for a good friend of mine who also had grass as a scenic part of his layout. You could look at getting one of those small electrical strimmers. I think that this link will poit you to the sort of thing.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7301609.htm

JonD

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

too late now, i've done the grass, looks great. just need to buy a lgb truss bridge and loads of track now.