On 05/11/2013 12:24 PM, DD_BobK wrote:
On May 11, 9:00 am, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 10 May 2013 20:56:39 -0700, Todd wrote:
Hi All,

I am in the planning phase of replacing my back lawn with
cinder block garden boxes and pavers and/or rocks.

http://voices.yahoo.com/cinder-block...-garden-114828...

Problem: we have *a lot*, about 30 a day you can't feel,
earthquakes around these parts (North Western Nevada).
I would hate to fill one of these things with dirt and
have a larger shaker come through and dump all my dirt
on my rocks/pavers.

How to I earthquake proof a cinder block raised garden
box?

Many thanks,
-T

Well, if a 'quake" causes loss of dirt in a raised bed, I would think
you would have bigger problems to deal with. Broken things in the
house, cracked drywall, stucco, siding, etc.

Worry about the planter damage when, if, it ever happens.

YMMV.

+1

OP-

How tall are you going ?
what size blocks are you using? (I would suggest 8" high x 8" wide)
What are you back filling with?

Low pile of earth seldom fail in earthquakes.

cheers
Bob



Thank you!

I was looking at the 8x8x16. Pile them 3 high for 2 feet height.
I will be filling it with organic dirt and compost from

http://www.fullcirclecompost.com/

Our typical earthquake is very small. A good detector is to
pull a TV rabbit ear all the way out and make the tip about 1/4"
from the wall. You will hear it tapping off and on all night long.

-T