I have this area that used to be a treehouse and I'm fed up with it, it's so ugly and covered in pine cones cause a tree grows above it. I was thinking of taking the blocks and using them to make a raised bed outside but I'm trying to see if there's a good reason for me to keep them in the back. Do you guys have any ideas? Too dark to plant any veggies there either
by shq13
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I would remove all the debris and take everything out and then create a paved area for your table with the stones under that tree and a creeping groundcover in-between the stones to keep out weeds. Then I would create a bed around everything with a spade edge, add a stone path to your table area (with more groundcover between the stones), and fill in around the stones in the bed with shade loving plants. I’d pack them in so weeds are minimal.
You already have a picnic table back there, so I figured you may appreciate a cosy area to hang out under that tree. With a few well-placed screws and a coat of paint, your table will look good as new and you’re only spending money on paint and plants.
Clean it up – remove all debris and the table. You have a really nice fence as a backdrop and will have a blank slate which can help inspire what’s next.
Get an apple press and start making some hooch!
Is removing the tree an option? If not install some string lights and get some irrigation going on timers . Clean out a lot of the needles and pine cones. With the extra light and irrigation you’ll be able to grow more things rather then deep shade drought tolerant stuff. Thinking Japanese forest grass, hostas, azaleas, impatiens, weigela, fatsia
Some perennials that might work there are Rhododendrons, Hydrangea and various Hostas around the edge, maybe a nice two tier water fountain in there too. Check with your local nursery for native varieties.