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Hello!
I would like some idea on how I go about creating a bed of grass as seen the pictures below. Is there a shallow planter tray that exists in the store? Or should I look into building on my own. Recommendations for soil suitable for pets would be appreciated too. Thank you!
Hello @dreeped
The RESPECT 70cm Grey Green Earth Tapered Low Bowl Planter should work nicely as a container grass bed for your cat. If you are worried that there are not enough drain holes adding a few more should not be a problem. If you can tell us what material the bowl is made of, we can then suggest the right drill bit for the job.
For a larger bed, it will be necessary to create a timber frame using 200 x 50mm Sleeper H4 Sienna MicroPro 2.4m and held together using Buildex® 14G x 100mm Class 4 Bugle Batten Screws - 25 pack. Once the frame is complete it's then filled with garden soil before putting on Jimboomba Turf Sir Grange 0.70m2 Slab.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
For drilling into both the planter and a light cement pot @dreeped, I’d recommend using a multi-material drill bit on the non-hammer function of your drill. This will allow you to safely make holes in either material without cracking or damaging the pot.
For managing the water, adding a small hose through a hole in the side of the pot is usually the best option, as it allows the water to be diverted to a nearby garden or drainage area. If you prefer to catch the water, you could also position a container underneath or even make a side hole so it drains directly into a smaller pot or tray. Elevating the planter slightly on timber or bricks, as you mentioned, will also help with drainage and airflow.
Mitchell
Thanks for the advice!
I have decided to go with this timber planter box. I’ll chop the legs down to the desired height.
Is it okay to use lawn soil under the buffalo turf in this planter box? Or should I stick to potting mix (organic preferred).
Also is it better to put a layer of rocks first (for filling and drainage), then gardening mesh, soil and then the turf?
Is Sir Walter Buffalo turf available at Bunnings?
Having a layer of rocks at the bottom with garden mesh on top and then adding the soil and turf is a sensible setup @dreeped. It’ll help with drainage and prevent the soil from compacting too much at the base.
Lawn soil is a better choice than potting mix for under turf, as it’s designed for grass root systems and provides the right structure for drainage and moisture retention. Potting mix is typically too light and can dry out too quickly for turf.
Sir Walter Buffalo turf is available at most Bunnings stores through spring/summer, though availability can vary by location, so it’s best to give your local store a quick call before heading in.
Mitchell
