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Richard (URI Master Gardener) & Madeline Perreault , Woodridge Drive,
North Kingstown, RI


Area 2: Backyard

Rock and water gardens -- creative, sustainable landscaping around existing rock outcropping or ledge.

Compost is used to fill rock crevices for annual flowers and groundcovers.

July 2003


annual flowers and container plants add color and texture during the summer months.

stonecrop sedum, a perennial

moss phlox, a perennial is planted around natural moss, providing spring color.

This creative, unique landscape is an alternative to blasting the rock and hauling in topsoil to create a lawn.

Water Garden:
The rock outrcop provides an ideal setting for a water garden. Think about opportunities to be creative in your yard.

May 2005, moss phlox in bloom around rock and water garden



The soilmaker composter
This 12-cubic ft. capacity bin is ideal for composting kitchen scraps and yard waste. The design differs from traditional composting bins in that it continuously produces small batches of compost at the bottom which can be obtained from slide-up doors from the bottom. The top has a large locking lid that allows for access to turn and aerate the compost.

For more information about this soilmaker and other compost bins contact the Rhode Island Resource Recovery corp at (401) 942-1430 xt. 775 or visit their website www.rirrc.org


Area 1: Front lawn and beds