On 22 Dec 2006 17:19:01 -0800, "Anthona" wrote:


Phisherman wrote:
On 22 Dec:05:03 -0800, "Anthona" wrote:

A few years ago I had the front of my home cemented. I told the workers
to leave a 3' x 3' opening for a possible shrub planting. Since then,
every time I tried to plant something in that 'plot', the plant would
die. i suspected a gas leak...but the gas company disproved that
theory. Now, I want to patch up that opening. As of now, it has a low
layer of red mulch on top of the soil that was originally there. I
bought a bag of quickcement, Is there any thing I should know on how to
go about this and trying to match the rest of the cement? Some neighbor
suggested a crossironbar. I think its called. I've seen that being done
whenever I pass a large mason job on some sidewalks...but others say
its not necessary for the little spot that I have. Suggestions?


Dig out 2 feet deep. Remove any rock/stone/clay and replace with
compost/garden soil. You might have a large rock in there. Then
match the conditions (sun/shade, moisture, pH) with a plant that
matches these conditions and your climate. I'm sure there are
numerous ground covers that will work well, although there's more
choices with a sunny location. Or, you can set a potted plant on top
of the mulch.



I appreciate the info on how to replant...but that was not the
intention of my post. I want to cover it up permanently.


Metal deckplating, then.