November 9, 20223 yr Has anyone ever done this with soil from former farmland?? What would be the ideal mix in this case?? And would 15 cm suffice for 2-3 cars thx
November 9, 20223 yr A bit of info here: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1392&context=agexperimentsta_bulletins
November 9, 20223 yr Author 26 minutes ago, Damrongsak said: A bit of info here: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1392&context=agexperimentsta_bulletins thanks, good read
November 9, 20223 yr Cement will blow away in the wind, use concrete! Cement, sand, aggregate and water!
November 9, 20223 yr soil/cement is what they use for rammed earth 10-20% cement mixed with dry soil then slightly wet you will likely need a few layers, which will add up to more than 15cm, will you also use rebar? concerns you may have is rain/moisture and weight of cars easiest option is use stones/chippings/gravel you will be finished 10 mins after they are delivered.
November 9, 20223 yr Just now, patman30 said: easiest option is use stones/chippings/gravel you will be finished 10 mins after they are delivered. Not 10 mins, it’s going to take at least 30 to spread it out. Put a layer of blue sheet to avoid the stone sinking into the soil and it’s the easiest, fastest way. We did this.
November 10, 20223 yr Author 16 hours ago, patman30 said: soil/cement is what they use for rammed earth 10-20% cement mixed with dry soil then slightly wet you will likely need a few layers, which will add up to more than 15cm, will you also use rebar? concerns you may have is rain/moisture and weight of cars easiest option is use stones/chippings/gravel you will be finished 10 mins after they are delivered. Thanks, I was thinking about rebar, thick and on the floor.. I thought about the stones/chippings/gravel as well, but have no idea on pricing vs rebar concrete vs soil/cement Any idea??
November 10, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, jumbo said: Thanks, I was thinking about rebar, thick and on the floor.. I thought about the stones/chippings/gravel as well, but have no idea on pricing vs rebar concrete vs soil/cement Any idea?? Stone is probably going to be less than 1/5 of the price, possibly a little more expensive if you want to add edging to it, we haven’t bothered SWMBO hasn’t said she wants anything more and the garden is her territory. 5 years ago 2 years ago
November 10, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, sometimewoodworker said: 5 years ago 2 years ago Off-topic I know, but just curious... why did you plant your trees in concrete rings?
November 10, 20223 yr 42 minutes ago, Encid said: Off-topic I know, but just curious... why did you plant your trees in concrete rings? I don’t know, I see is SWMBO has an answer.
November 11, 20223 yr 18 hours ago, Encid said: Off-topic I know, but just curious... why did you plant your trees in concrete rings? The soil quality is poor so the rings retain the good soil and nutrients
November 16, 20223 yr Author I am thinking about the following Soil/cement bottom of 10cm in 20 cm enclosure than add stones on top Any advise??
November 21, 20223 yr Author On 11/17/2022 at 6:05 AM, jumbo said: I am thinking about the following Soil/cement bottom of 10cm in 20 cm enclosure than add stones on top Any advise?? Is there anything against this option? I think for me it is mainly an issue on how it looks.... it might be impractible???
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