Last year was my rookie year with a backyard rink. Small, but oh so much fun for the family. Year #2 should be bigger and better.
I've seen a few posts here and elsewhere about strategies to build up the "ground" under the rink with things like bags of mulch...I'm intrigued by this concept because I could make the rink quite a bit larger if I expanded it to go on top of some raised landscaping beds in the yard...but getting to 4-5 inches of ice on that area would mean 12+" everywhere else.
What substances or objects have you guys seen or heard of being used successfully in this scenario? I want something that isn't going to result in a gigantic mess in the Spring...
Any ideas?