Asked on Mar 14, 2014
Raised flower beds on pavement....
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My driveway is paved (parking lot) and i would like to beautify the front of my building. Should I just make a raised bed on the pavement, or should I get the pavement cut out first?
14 answers
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I would just make it on top of the pavement. The cement will help cut down on any weeds getting in.
Valeria Blackburn
on Mar 14, 2014
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Instead of a raised bed, you could use large containers (whiskey barrells) and then smaller ones surrounding. Then you would be able to re-arrange them whenever you wanted a change. Easier for watering, and no construction involved.
Sherry Harrell
on Mar 14, 2014
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I would plant things that would not take a lot of water. unless you place drainage holes in the border you will have very little drainage. good luck
Sherie Walden
on Mar 14, 2014
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First thought that comes to my mind, is how much cost is gonna go into one or the other of your ideas. What I'd do, is line the drive way with cinder blocks, you can paint them, and use them as planters, you can stack them for a tiered look, or with some trailing plants/flowers, you could arrange them to look as though you have cascades of blossoms or greenery, whichever the case may be, to beautify the drive and your property...that's my idea for you.....good luck and happy planning!
Aunt Hilda
on Mar 15, 2014
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Thank you all so much for the ideas! I love your idea Hilda, but the thing is... I live in Maine... winter plowing is plenty! And plow people (husbands) don't like too many things to have to go around.... For now I want to start with making raised beds in front of the porch (120 ft long) .... I will try to take pics so you can see...
Jean Ouellette
on Mar 15, 2014
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Awesome DeAnna! Looks great! I have some pavers that I got last year at Lowe's at the end of the season at a really great price.... I think that is what I will use... so that way there is also drainage. I can't wait for the snow to melt so I can get started on this project! :)
Jean Ouellette
on Mar 15, 2014
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No, I think I will just stack my pavers about 5 rows high on the pavement to make the raised bed, and then fill with topsoil, put a weed blocker and plant my flowers?
Jean Ouellette
on Mar 16, 2014
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This is a picture of the front of my building... Its a small motel....I plan on putting the beds on each side of the middle steps...
Jean Ouellette
on Mar 16, 2014
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Jean, you'll need to line it with thick landscape cloth otherwise you'll lose soil every time you water or when it rains. I'd skip the weed blocker and top with 3-4 in of mulch which will help with weed prevention and will assist in moisture retention. Other than that your plan is great. Good luck
Cherlynn Lindsay
on Mar 16, 2014
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How about lining the bottom with plastic? Will it keep too much moisture and cause mold and moss? I planned on mulching the top...
Jean Ouellette
on Mar 16, 2014
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The one side of my driveway is all paved from sidewalk to fence.. What I did was purchase one of those free standing four armed container hangers. I purchased some large fiberglass containers from Costco. Circled the freestanding hanger with the large containers. In the winter I just slide them off to the side and put the hanging containers in my potting area. this can be done in stages, which is what I did.
MaryAnn B
on Mar 16, 2014
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I LOOKED FOR ONE THE OTHER DAY TO SEND YOU, I'LL LIIK SOME MORE
MaryAnn B
on Mar 17, 2014
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@DeAnna B I just went out and took some pics since I had none from the summer. pretty dismal right now but you can get the picture. As the plants grow in the baskets and in the containers I spread out the bottom containers and it takes up are 6' square. I take lots of pics but usually close-up of the flowers here.
MaryAnn B
on Mar 17, 2014
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I've sent some pics of the flowers, you can barely see the plant stand.
MaryAnn B
on Mar 17, 2014
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