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getting rid of a lawn?
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My mum is getting older and is finding it more and more of a struggle to carry on the upkeep of her lawn, mowing and disposing of the local cats' doings etc. We have suggested that it might be better to gravel over the lawn area and put some filled pots etc on top of the gravel. She is happy with this idea and the family are going to get together to carry out the work, but my question is should we dig up the lawn first, or can we just put some weed control membrane down and then put the gravel on top of that?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Weed control membrane does not stop grass from growing. The points of the leaves are small enough and sharp enough to penetrate the fabric. You could use damp-proof membrane (DPM) as used by house builders.That woukd stop any plant growth, but you'd have to think about where any resulting rainwater runoff would go.
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I'd echo what the others have said above... the local cats would adore gravel - it would be their latest, newest, fabby litter tray !
Here's a suggestion instead - build up a few raised beds (say in brick and mortar, with a few gaps left in the mortar for weepholes), fill with the existing soil and plant up your mum's favourite plants in those. Hard landscape the rest of the garden (Tegula setts give an instant *old* look). Those raised beds could also contain a few of her favourite herbs or veg and be at just the right height in future years when she has a bit of trouble bending over.
Here's a suggestion instead - build up a few raised beds (say in brick and mortar, with a few gaps left in the mortar for weepholes), fill with the existing soil and plant up your mum's favourite plants in those. Hard landscape the rest of the garden (Tegula setts give an instant *old* look). Those raised beds could also contain a few of her favourite herbs or veg and be at just the right height in future years when she has a bit of trouble bending over.