landscaped islands/berms...

Beavis · 04-07-2008, 08:54 PM

I'm trying to get some ideas for landscaping. I'd like to build some slightly raised areas and display an antique plow, dump rake, or sicklebar mower. I've attached a photo for a starting point; but it is not elevated.

Beavis · 07-13-2008, 12:17 PM

Here are a couple photos of what I've put together....Will update later when I've done some planting. I plan on putting an antique piece of farm equipment on the top and would like to plant a few clumps of pampus grass infront of/around the power box to conceal it.

JoeinTX · 07-13-2008, 05:27 PM

Looks good, Beavis.

My only thought is "why even use the brick/stone"......? Why not just pile the dirt, level it off, and pull your old piece up on it?

RobS · 07-13-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beavis

Here are a couple photos of what I've put together....Will update later when I've done some planting. I plan on putting an antique piece of farm equipment on the top and would like to plant a few clumps of pampus grass infront of/around the power box to conceal it.

I'm no expert, but I don't think that tractor qualifies as an antique just yet

Looks great!

Beavis · 08-20-2008, 09:19 PM

Well, I'm making progress. I still plan on doing some more planting and I have a few LARGE sandstone rocks that I will set, but this is kinda the "look" I was after.

sixdogs · 08-21-2008, 06:38 AM

Looks good!
I have done these things in the past and suggest you consider putting down landscape fabric at the ends to keep the weeds down. Just helps with the maint. end of things and keeps it looking the way you wanted. My two cents...

Lloyd_E · 08-21-2008, 08:27 AM

Looks great. I like the little rock detail outlining the base. Man, the land id flat there... do you get dizzy at that higher elevation...

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Lloyd

Beavis · 08-24-2008, 09:35 PM

one more......

04-07-2008, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beavis Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 112	landscaped islands/berms... I'm trying to get some ideas for landscaping. I'd like to build some slightly raised areas and display an antique plow, dump rake, or sicklebar mower. I've attached a photo for a starting point; but it is not elevated. Attached Thumbnails

07-13-2008, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beavis Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 112	Re: landscaped islands/berms... Here are a couple photos of what I've put together....Will update later when I've done some planting. I plan on putting an antique piece of farm equipment on the top and would like to plant a few clumps of pampus grass infront of/around the power box to conceal it. Attached Thumbnails

07-13-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeinTX Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 475	Re: landscaped islands/berms... Looks good, Beavis. My only thought is "why even use the brick/stone"......? Why not just pile the dirt, level it off, and pull your old piece up on it?

08-20-2008, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beavis Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 112	Re: landscaped islands/berms... Well, I'm making progress. I still plan on doing some more planting and I have a few LARGE sandstone rocks that I will set, but this is kinda the "look" I was after. Attached Thumbnails

08-21-2008, 06:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
sixdogs Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: central Ohio Posts: 321	Re: landscaped islands/berms... Looks good! I have done these things in the past and suggest you consider putting down landscape fabric at the ends to keep the weeds down. Just helps with the maint. end of things and keeps it looking the way you wanted. My two cents... __________________ ****** sixdogs "Make sure you sell all the puppies before your wife gets attached to them"

08-21-2008, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lloyd_E Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 198	Re: landscaped islands/berms... Looks great. I like the little rock detail outlining the base. Man, the land id flat there... do you get dizzy at that higher elevation...! Lloyd __________________ Work hard to get it down - play like tomorrow may end! Small Horse Farm: 12.5 acres: Kioti Dk 45SC with Cab, FEL, BH, 6' snow blower, 7' back blade, 7' box blade, 6' bush hog, 9"& 14" auger, 8' chain harrow, 4" chipper, sand spreader, 7' landscape rake, 3pt quick attach & coffee holder.

08-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beavis Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 112	Re: landscaped islands/berms... one more...... Attached Thumbnails

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