carpet bed

[dan deutekom]

I have the opportunity to create a sundial carpet bed next spring. I have had very little experience doing carpet beds and am having trouble finding information about them. Anyone have any experience with these or know of some good information resources?

[Stonehenge]

Can you tell me more about this?

I have in my mind a picture of a huge bed of densely planted flowers with a large arm sticking above the ground casting a shadow on the bed. Is that what you have in mind?

[dan deutekom]

Exactly what I have in mind. I know what varieties are used as planting material, but i don't know what spacing to use or the best way to lay out the design. I also am looking for some input as to how much time will be needed to maintain a bed like this. It is a very high maintenance item that needs regular trimming and cleanup. How much and how often I am not yet sure of. After thinking about it I would lay out the design as if using lockstone. Tomorrows I am going to measure up the bed and do some doodling on paper. This project excites me because it is a new challenge for me.:D

[Stonehenge]

The friendly folks at NASA will provide the data you require, I believe....

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/Academy/Earth/Sundial/Sundial-how.html

[Stonehenge]

Unless the info you needed was about the plants.... :halo: