tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post4238706846597750904..comments2024-03-29T08:47:10.337-05:00Comments on PRACTICAL PARSIMONY: Need Ideas for Outdoor FaucetLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-33251355133273074462015-06-08T00:53:26.323-05:002015-06-08T00:53:26.323-05:00rex,
I have a 40 lb. bag of sand in the trunk, so ...rex,<br />I have a 40 lb. bag of sand in the trunk, so I have that covered, too. Thanks for the vote of confidence on mixing materials. Now, the only thing I need is the weed cloth.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-39643603400535444552015-06-07T22:39:06.683-05:002015-06-07T22:39:06.683-05:00I think Bellen's idea of the hole with rocks i...I think Bellen's idea of the hole with rocks is great and then I would lay the flat stones you have around that and outwards (probably set in sand or fine gravel) until you have the area size covered that you want, maybe a 5x5 or so? Then border it all with the brick to make a nice, crisp edge. I would sweep sand in between all the cracks to help hold it all in place.<br />I like mixing materials too. Looks good to me.MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-32532766020484416542015-06-07T14:23:14.020-05:002015-06-07T14:23:14.020-05:00carol,
Someone at Lowe's suggested using sand....carol,<br />Someone at Lowe's suggested using sand. Remember, I have chickens who would love mulch or wood chips to scratch all over the yard. It is a good idea, but in some aspects, I have to plan for them as much as little children.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-19462196161851207762015-06-06T20:41:42.149-05:002015-06-06T20:41:42.149-05:00Hi Linda..I know the value of an extra faucet, we ...Hi Linda..I know the value of an extra faucet, we have one in the middle of our yard. I know whatever you come up with it will be pleasing to the eye. I would take the lazy approach and cut a circle from your landscape fabric and cover it with a bag of mulch or wood chips. Good luckCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183553318309692138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-1597361266434342542015-06-05T15:25:46.105-05:002015-06-05T15:25:46.105-05:00Bellen,
That is a good idea about the hole with ro...Bellen,<br />That is a good idea about the hole with rocks. I had thought about two layers of brick to make the bricks even with the stones so a bucket or chickens' water sit evenly with bricks and stone. A broken piece was going to be fitted with new connectors and strung to pen which is about 8 feet away so there is not walking with a container of water.<br /><br />This has driven me nuts for years. Now, it was getting dangerous to go down the steps. The situation was discouraging me to wash car, water plants, just everything was harder. Thanks.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-28283347352458054782015-06-05T09:38:26.035-05:002015-06-05T09:38:26.035-05:00I like your idea of bricks and larger stones. It ...I like your idea of bricks and larger stones. It would blend with what your photos show. Don't know if this is possible for you but an 8-12" hole, dug where the water would come out of the faucet, and filled with rocks would help eliminate splash and mud - the water would drain into the ground. This might also help, we use it on our elevated rain barrel, a short (whatever length a washer hose is as that is what we used) hose attached to the faucet and then hooked over the faucet when not in use. When filling buckets it prevents splash and, in my case, missing the bucket or watering can. And a hose can be attached to the end not attached to the faucet. Not having an outdoor faucet would drive me nuts. So glad you have yours now.Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-52696017763285613352015-06-05T02:52:51.362-05:002015-06-05T02:52:51.362-05:00I have a water source--the faucet. I am not lookin...I have a water source--the faucet. I am not looking to spend a bunch of money on a water collection system. I cannot do that by myself. I just want to protect the faucet area from mud and chickens and weeds. <br /><br />The faucet and chickens are under trees, so I would have a struggle to keep leaves out. Raising it up would mean I would have to risk climbing. For someone else, that would be a good idea. ThanksLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-18883107273351758572015-06-04T23:52:24.148-05:002015-06-04T23:52:24.148-05:00Can you adapt a rain water collection barrel? Put ...Can you adapt a rain water collection barrel? Put it higher than the chickens and attach a hose?Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.com