Hello,
I have a question about cinder blocks. I have a bunch of cinder blocks laying
around and I decided to use them for a retaining wall in my garden. I would
like to make use of the holes in the cinder blocks though, and I was
wondering what kind of plants would thrive in this kind of situation? I am mostly interested in perennials and herbs. Thanks!
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I used cinder blocks for my first SFG bed last spring. I planted leeks/green onions/peas in the vertical holes. I've also pulled out valerian volunteers from those same vertical holes.
It might be useful to use them for mint, rosemary, and other invasive herbs, too.
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
It might be useful to use them for mint, rosemary, and other invasive herbs, too.
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
bg,
Most of our block today has no cinder in the mix, although, I understand it does exist.
If your block is newer, you likely have cement blocks and as stated by others that technically makes them calcerous.
Add a little manure to the soil mix and just about anything will grow in a cement block.
I am outside of Cincy and get into a lot of neighborhoods due to my job.
Flox does a beautiful job cascading over the edge of block walls.
Most of our block today has no cinder in the mix, although, I understand it does exist.
If your block is newer, you likely have cement blocks and as stated by others that technically makes them calcerous.
Add a little manure to the soil mix and just about anything will grow in a cement block.
I am outside of Cincy and get into a lot of neighborhoods due to my job.
Flox does a beautiful job cascading over the edge of block walls.
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