How to disguise/detract from gap between retaining wall and fence?
We had an inground pool installed this fall and this was the only configuration possible for the retaining wall. There's a gap between the fence and the retaining wall (which are large rectangular boulders) How would you disguise that drop off? I really wanted a garden along there, but it wasn't do able. Would a container type garden look nice? Or is that tacky? Thanks!
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Great points, thanks for your suggestions. Final inspection hasn't happened yet, so probably getting ahead of myself. Couldn't measure the gap because concrete still has all that powder on it (messy) but took some better photos off our deck. The boulders are under the black cloth.
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6 months agolast modified: 6 months agoI think I would just fill that gap with pretty 3" pebbles/stone in a color mix that matches the cement. I would then buy pretty ceramic pots and add plants that are appropriate for your climate and don't "shed" too much.
I'm in FL and used pots that blended in with my pool deck pavers. I used succulent type plants because they tolerate the sun, don't need much water and "shed" very few leaves around the pool area.
I also never do the actual planting in these pots, I use plastic liner pots inside. Makes it much easier to change out plants and/or move the planters. We have hurricanes so I have to think about being able to move "decorative" items.
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