Lawn Furniture for Literalists
May 24, 2005 | Senay TOPCUOGLU
How much oxygen did your furniture produce today?
In our version of the future, the things we loaf about on indoors will be as beneficial as the stuff that grows out back.
In the meantime, sculpt lawn furniture from the lawn itself. Unlike your standard-issue sofa, this lush greenery is totally organic, requires no synthetic finishes, and can be brought to life, Golem-style, from salvaged dirt.
St. Augustine tiles create a seamless, living upholstery, or try wheat grass for a durable alternative.
Ask your nursery about planting tips unique to your sod. Note: Couch may require mowing.
Before you begin, figure the dirt you need by multiplying the dimensions of the couch you plan to make (ours was 8' x 4' x 4', or 128 cubic feet).
Next, put on some old clothes-things are going to get messy-and locate a suitable spot.
Placement is key: There will be no moving once you've begun.
Clear the area of grass and weeds until you have a level swath of dirt, then use a stick to sketch the shape of the couch into the dirt with a stick.
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