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Gaps In Patio Slabs
we have a patio at our new house, the slabs are quite rustic and irregular in shape and size and have been laid directly on the soil, it looks ok and the slabs have finished settling and been there for many years, the only problem is the grass coming up between the slaps.
What can I plant between the slabs that will overpower the grass and give a little more appeal than grass? it will need to tolerate the hounds walking over it as they are confined to this (quite large) area when the grass is too wet for them, as they turn it into a mud bath.
Im thinking something that will be there all year, low lying and can maybe planted as seeds. I think I am asking a bit much I know, but not being much of a gardener I dont know much about what is available.
Many thanks.
What can I plant between the slabs that will overpower the grass and give a little more appeal than grass? it will need to tolerate the hounds walking over it as they are confined to this (quite large) area when the grass is too wet for them, as they turn it into a mud bath.
Im thinking something that will be there all year, low lying and can maybe planted as seeds. I think I am asking a bit much I know, but not being much of a gardener I dont know much about what is available.
Many thanks.
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12:10 Sat 28th Nov 2015
Morning Ratters. I think I would remove the grass carefully and point them. I have posted a link showing a previous similar question. Any edges of the flagstones that are exposed will need a timber baton along the edges that bridges the gaps and supports the mix while it sets. You can then remove it.
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It is pointless filling the gaps with cement as the slabs are so irregular very thick slate for the most, and due to the tapered edges the cement would not be thick enough in some places and would just come out, also the slabs are set onto earth so any movement would break any jointing and make it look worse, hence the idea of just replacing the grass between them with something that will grow and enhance the look of the joints. I will look into the suggestion of "Mind-your-own-business" Thanks all.
According to GQT on R4 yesterday, if the soil is relatively free draining thyme might do well.
You could intersperse planting with 'pockets' of pea gravel - cut a little piece of weed-control membrane, scoop out a scant inch of soil, fold in the membrane and pour gravel on top. The odd weed will eventually creep along the edges but very easy to remove and the membrane lasts for years.
You could intersperse planting with 'pockets' of pea gravel - cut a little piece of weed-control membrane, scoop out a scant inch of soil, fold in the membrane and pour gravel on top. The odd weed will eventually creep along the edges but very easy to remove and the membrane lasts for years.
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Mikey, "By the way Ratter...how are you settling in to your new home ?" We are loving it and so are the hounds, a lot of work to do, especially in the garden, last tenants left it in a bit of a mess, I will enjoy doing it up a bit. just planted a living willow hedge to contain the hounds on the patio are when the ground is very wet. Today I will be making a post box. we cant access the front door where the letter box is as there is now a doggy sofa across it (it isnt as bad as it sounds) lol. The postie wont come into the back garden if he sees the hounds so we need a post box in the fence.
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