Re: Today in the garden

Well... a... hum. If you walk on them while unshod, they might be uncomfortable, Donna. But this is Florida. Can we all say "fire ants"? Thankfully, there are not fire ants everywhere, but unthankfully there is no law that requires them to identify their nests. So going unshod has risks beyond the discomfiture of bare feet on fresh shell paths.

We can also buy quarried shell--that is, fossilized shell. It is available in a variety of grades that have to do with particle size. The premium grade [smallest particle size] is suitable for bare feet--almost like sand. But it costs about $60.00 a yard delivered and dumped in your driveway.


On May 29, 2005, at 9:35 AM, Donna wrote:

Don't they hurt to walk on?
Donna

Chris, we use seashells between out pavers. Lots and lots of small
shells--3/4-inch or less--wash up on the beach. We collect them by the
bucketful and use them for paths and such. We also use larger shells,
primarily fossilized oyster shells, for mulch in beds that are adjacent
to walks, paths, and patios.
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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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