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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Any reason this would be a terrible idea?
Just seems too damned easy... Could do the whole front side of my house in a couple of hours for about $140 in edging, blocks, mulch and lanscaping paper.
Related question: I'm planning to do this around the egress recesses for basement bedroom windows. Obviously the bed itself is no different from having my lawn there, but can I plant things near them? If so, does it matter what? Could I plant a hedge or shrubs in front of the egress point, or just flowers?
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Plant some shrubs or something that doesn't require additional watering. I've previously been told by a couple folks in the home industry that putting in flower beds along side your foundation is a bad idea. It increases the possibility of water getting through your foundation and into your basement if you are constantly watering plants that are right up against your house.