Flowerbed Against Siding

Planters often have dirt that is against the siding of a house.

Flowerbed against siding.

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. Bold and bright flowers can really make a statement and provide a visually stunning contrast and pattern. There are many different plastic or metal deviders you can use at the back between house garden. I m assuming that the flower bed faces south.

There s an irrigation line direct water line with a hose and the gas line further down in a bricked alcove. 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. Raised tiered flower beds are one of the best flower bed ideas for the front of house. This is against the garage which is on a slab foundation.

I m in northern california with very clay like soil but i think the soil in this bed has been amended over the years. Use an inorganic mulch such as landscape rock near the foundation if needed. Wooden raised beds can be tiered making them easier to reach for gardeners with mobility issues. 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.

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. This would be a large pain in the butt. P i am planning on building a raised planter about 2 feet high along an outside wall of my house using block. In some areas builders waterproof the wall or siding to prevent moisture from entering the wall.

I don t know the dimensions but the bed seems large enough for one or two large containers. That way water will tend to drop down and not absorb into the concrete from watering the plants. Shrubs and plants can also attract pests to your home. 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.

Don t allow mature plants to touch your siding or foundation. My intuition tells me that filling 2 feet of dirt against the siding would probably not be ideal but would like professional advise. They re space saving provide an interesting focal point and are easy to maintain.