Slippery railroad ties in the garden-suggestions? - Dave's Garden
2010年11月27日 · The railroad ties terracing the garden are extremely slippery and dangerous when it rains. Is there a solution to this problem? Could that sandy paint stuff be used or the strips of stuff that is used on stairs?
Florida Gardening:Where to get Used Railroad Ties - Dave's Garden
2007年2月17日 · When working with railroad ties, one should be aware that no two are the same. Also, the average 8.5 ft railroad tie weighs approximately 100 lbs., so you must plan accordingly if you are to pick them up yourself. There are four primary classifications of railroad ties that can be used for landscaping purposes.
Beginner Gardening:Railroad ties - Dave's Garden
2008年7月23日 · I built a frame, filled it with stone, and put paver's in the center, and then built another smaller frame on top for my steps so that I have the RR Tie frame w/ paver's in the center for my steps. It looks great, I get compliments on it all the time for its uniqueness, but it was hard to do since they weren't uniform.
Beginner Gardening:railroad ties - Dave's Garden
2010年8月6日 · Regarding the railroad ties - if creosote was used as the preservative and you think you will end up using them in your landscape - to hold up a hill or whatever - I would be sure that no people/animal contact is intended to be around them or the soil they reside in. The preservatives used are not safe or predictable.
Why am I having so much trouble with Moonflowers? - Dave's …
2012年4月18日 · I realize it's at a very early growing stage. Thinking about my moonflower experience here in Georgia. Last year was phenomenal. It was my first attempt. I did not start them until April 25 th where I had them in six small annual containers (nicked and soaked) sitting on a railroad tie (garden border) in the warmest location around my home.
Harriet Tubman, the Owl, and the Underground Railroad - Dave's …
2020年6月30日 · Life After the Underground Railroad. Harriet's expertise proved beneficial after her Underground Railroad days. She arrived at Fort Monroe, Virginia, in 1861, and served in the Union Army. Her experience with the waterways she had repeatedly crossed while shepherding freedom seekers soon became essential knowledge for Union troops.
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Garden Railroading - Dave's Garden
2014年1月13日 · Installing a garden railroad is a great family or group project. It can bring together people with disparate interests and skills, and can encourage children to interact with the natural world. However, installing a garden railroad can be an expensive proposition, so draw up a budget and price out all parts of your railroad before you get started.
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Photo Contest - Dave's Garden
2024年11月29日 · Enjoy the show! The first image is the one that received the most votes and will grace the cover. Member sssuresh from the country of Oman (who always shares some fantastic images with us each year) gets the honor. We've also had a tie for first place in the Container Gardens category and the Insects category.
Florida Gardening:Irish Moss - Dave's Garden
2006年3月11日 · I plan to grow moss (don't know enough about it to choose a variety yet) as a ground cover for my formal topiary garden (which currently exists only in my imagination). I've seen moss growing naturally here as a cover on railroad ties that were used in a garden. To that end, I've collected lots of old planks of wood to lay down as the walkways.