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Cube Landscaping
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Cube landscaping is a combination of gardening, creative procrastination and fine art. We highly recommend planning ahead. Make a list of all the necessary ingredients, decorations, tools and accessories first. After you've acquired all you need, wait until the victim... er... recipient has left the building for the day.
![]() Then go to work!!! If you have all your materials at hand, an 8'x8' cube should only take you about half an hour to 45 minutes to landscape. |
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![]() First you must prepare the area. |
![]() It's very important to carefully lay out a tarp or other water-proof covering. Make sure you cover any outlets or communications jacks. |
![]() You can purchase roll-out-lawn (aka sod) from various home and garden stores. $3 per 9 square foot roll. Note: Our Home Depot is not carrying it this year. You may want to call around first. |
![]() Frequently this activity will involve an audience. |
![]() You will need lots of rolls of sod. Make sure you buy enough. Measure your target area first and take the measurements with you when you go to buy sod. |
![]() Think before you lay down your first roll of sod. Start in the back corner of the cube and work your way forward. |
![]() If you get "fresh" rolls of sod that are still fairly healthy, hydrated and green, you should have no problems rolling them out and moving them about. |
![]() Start the roll nearly at the edge of the cube and roll them out right next to each other. Make sure the stripes are as close together as possible. |
![]() Finish up your corners nice and neat. |
![]() And then you have a lovely carpet of green grass. It may have a slightly striped appearance, don't worry about it. The stripes will blend after a few days. |
On to Cube Landscaping: Accessorizing |