Could this garden be installed on top of a cement pad (i.e., our sunny large driveway), or must it be installed directly on top of soil?
1863808
The only consideration would be building in some type of drainage system which should be simple to do.
1863809
I don't see why you couldn't . The only thing is I think I would put a layer of landscaping cloth down first, so when it rains, if it's not tight to the cement, you wouldn't get mud. Best thing I ever bought!
2068825
Yes it can be, without any problem at all. I highly recommend this product, the curb appeal is top notch.Very easy to assemble and/or make adjustments to your landscaping.
1346043
I suppose you could, but you would need to put some dirt on it first. That negates the purpose of the weed barrier (to stop things from growing) because anything could grow with the grass on top then.
1456323
I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed.
894296
I placed it on a concrete slab. You can use large flat patio paver too. Easy to wash down with a hose. Good luck
900816
100% agree with the previous post. It was not designed for concrete installation, but that doesn't mean you could not adapt it for such a scenario. We had the same issue and changed our design so that the arbor would be off the edge of the concrete patio and over a new walkway which goes to our garden. The arbor, in our design, simply sits pushed into the lawn, but it is right up against the patio and we walk through the arbor to get to the garden.
1421526
No ... in fact my arbor, which has now been installed for about 9 months, seems quite substantial using the posts that were packaged with it. Plus, in this part of the coast we have very sandy soil. Unless there is a compelling reason, concrete would not be necessary.
309416
I did mine in the lawn but I would put down landscape fabric going up the insides to keep the dirt in as no cement is perfectly level.
52873
Hi, we recommend installing it on flat walls. Some costumers have put them on concrete walls using contact cement and they have had good results.
13687
I have it on a cement patio. I would want to put it on maybe some cement landscape blocks 16 X 16 X 2 to dissipate any heat on a wood deck.
1495738
I have 2. They are on top of a concrete slab. This works well for us. I am not sure if you need a ground cover with the If the po is on grass.
990385
It's not whether it can be on patio, it's where you live and the conditions of the patio. You want enough sun to let the compost "cook", finding that location is KEY. I have two and LOVE them. One for this years garden and one in progress as active compost. Too much sun or too little sun not ideal. Mostly sunny is best, again depending where you live, temp, moisture etc. Make sure good balance of mixings and wrks all by itself
1849090
As recommended in the instructions, you would be better off putting it on grass as the bottom is rather thin and with littles, it could easily moveband tear on concrete. Plus, grass is softer for them when sitting in it.
1479528
Wouldn't be a bad idea although I lined mine with landscape fabric (bottom and up the sides) and put 2" of pea pebbles (not gravel) in the bottom before adding soil. It's gorgeous and works for me!
533371
I would. We have sand and foam padding under ours and still have problems with roots, rocks, and clay. Does not prevent anything from growing thru it.
839423
Place on concrete patio? Sure. Don't foresee a problem unless you intend to plant items that grow really deep roots. On a wood patio? Probably would need a base as dirt will fall/wash away through wood slats.Not sure if you are aware, but the wood is just the 'outline'; frame is seemingly flimsy until dirt is poured in to stabilize the unit.
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You can easily set it up on top of cement, but you wouldn't be able to anchor it, so if the animal you are containing is strong, they would be able to move it around. It isn't meant to be permanent in any case.