Turning a concrete backyard into a garden full of vegetables and plants

Question

I have a long east-west lot 1 block from the beach in the Sunset. I would love a big garden of veggies and drought-tolerant natives, but unfortunately most of my lot is concrete! I think I can break most of it up by sledgehammer, but I have no idea what to do after that. Suggestions?

Laura

San Francisco

Answer

If you are willing to remove the concrete, it may be best to create your garden in raised beds that are protected on the bottom with hardware cloth/chicken wire. The gophers in the Sunset are out of control and would no doubt wreak havoc on a fresh new garden. I would have you contact our Design Department at 415-388-3754. They can assist you with site design and native plant choices.

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