Flowerbed Against Siding

Bold and bright flowers can really make a statement and provide a visually stunning contrast and pattern.

Flowerbed against siding.

To use the bed with in ground plants you would have to build a wall inside it so that that house side of the wall is 6 from the siding for airflow weeding. That way water will tend to drop down and not absorb into the concrete from watering the plants. This would be a large pain in the butt. In some areas builders waterproof the wall or siding to prevent moisture from entering the wall.

They re space saving provide an interesting focal point and are easy to maintain. Shrubs and plants can also attract pests to your home. I m assuming that the flower bed faces south. You can use flower colors to create patterns across your space.

If there is not a proper barrier between the siding and the soil in a planter moisture may seep into the wall of the home. Don t allow mature plants to touch your siding or foundation. Wooden raised beds can be tiered making them easier to reach for gardeners with mobility issues. Planters often have dirt that is against the siding of a house.

Use an inorganic mulch such as landscape rock near the foundation if needed. I m in northern california with very clay like soil but i think the soil in this bed has been amended over the years. There are many different plastic or metal deviders you can use at the back between house garden. A planting bed next to your house can sometimes lead to excess dirt on the brick or siding.

Raised tiered flower beds are one of the best flower bed ideas for the front of house. In some climates it can also cause mildew and may even lead to an increased rate of decay on wood. Then you can use white stone 3 8 to 1 2 inch to provide a fill that will stay dry and prevent the problems that are caused by dirt contacting the siding. Placing a flower bed against a fence is an amazing way to keep your yard space open as well as adding some appeal to your fencing.

My intuition tells me that filling 2 feet of dirt against the siding would probably not be ideal but would like professional advise. Not a bad idea per se but if you can lay out a plastic exterior membrane against the concrete first and anchor it and seal the sides. This is against the garage which is on a slab foundation.