- Rocks don't cost a thing when you find them in vacant lots, in the woods or from construction sites. In fact, rocks are such an integral part of landscaping that getting a few more than needed for a planned border might be a good idea. Place rocks to edge the garden to create definition. Choose strategic positions within your to enhance the edging. Repetition of rock color and texture creates unity within the garden landscape.
Just about any type of wood can be used to edge a garden. Landscape timbers are typically used to edge gardens. Wood can present some difficulty when edging around curved gardens. However, experiment with what looks best before digging trenches to house the wood. Consider using uniform pieces of firewood. Pre-made wooden block edging is created from stumps of wood. These tubular shaped pieces of edging have the wood placed on end and are banded together in sections to form a series of wooden steps. While not the most inexpensive choice, these sections provide a beautiful edging with varying heights.- Use a shovel to edge the gardens rather than installing a more permanent border. Edging with a shovel involves digging an angled trench along the outside edge of the garden. Remove the dirt and draw mulch down into to trench. The angle creates a definitive line between the garden and grass areas. Edging with a shovel doesn't really work well against sidewalks or pavement. This completely free landscape edge often flatters a garden more than any other border.
- Home improvement stores sell lengths of 4- to 6-inch plastic edging to help keep garden mulch inside the garden where it belongs. Plastic edging requires the homeowner to dig a thin trench for installation, filling in on both sides to keep the plastic firmly in place. This sturdy edging will last a very long time but cannot withstand being run over by a This edging can crack and fade over time with continued exposure to the sun. Plastic edging is an excellent choice for a quick fix to neaten up a garden.
- No one ever said a garden border needed to be plastic, metal, wood or rock. Try planting a low ground cover continuously around the edge of your garden. Choose colors that complement the existing flowers and shrubs in the garden. Consider just using foliage plants to create a line of green that frames the flowers in your garden bed.
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Stone garden benches are one of the many types of garden benches available for the garden. Garden benches serve the purpose of providing one a place to sit and relax in the garden while admiring its beauty.
Stone garden benches are one of the more sturdy types of garden benches found. They are usually made from carved stone, cast stones or stone slabs, and do not require much maintenance other than an occasional dusting. Though stone garden benches are considered to be one of the most durable garden benches, it is not a very comfortable type of a garden bench as the seat is as hard as a stone! If you do think of buying a stone garden bench, it is advisable to get a bench of the right size for your use. This is because a four-foot bench may only seat a person comfortably, and two people adequately if they don�t mind sitting close to each other! Those who are just friends had better go in for a five-foot stone bench to avoid any unnecessary complications that may arise.
Depending on the stone used for the garden bench, the rate of the bench will vary. A marble stone bench costs more than a granite stone bench but the life of both types of stone benches is about the same. The choice in buying the right type of stone bench lies in the hands of the buyer. As far as possible, buy from local stone bench stores. If you see a bench you like in the catalog from another place, it would better to ask the local fuiture or garden supply if they can order the bench, and thus save on the shipping costs. Who knows, the local store may deal with the same wholesalers and order the bench for you!
Stone garden benches are considered to be a sound investment to make in garden fuiture, if you do not mind its hard surface. Invest in a stone garden bench and live a relaxed life.
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Brick landscape edging can be installed in several ways. It can be done by laying bricks end to end without mortar or they can be leaned against each other at a 45-degree angle.
For a more permanent edging, bricks are laid on a concrete base and fitted together with mortar. This type of edging does a better job of preventing grass encroachment from the lawn into landscape beds.
For a more permanent edging, bricks are laid on a concrete base and fitted together with mortar. This type of edging does a better job of preventing grass encroachment from the lawn into landscape beds.
- Step1
Using the sharp-shooter shovel, dig a 6-inch trench around the outer edge of the landscape bed. Make the trench as wide as the bottom edge of the sharp-shooter.
- Step2
Pour a sack of concrete premix into a large wheelbarrow. Read the label on the sack and add the recommended amount of water. This is usually about 5 gallons. Mix the water and concrete mix with a hoe or shovel, making sure that no material is left dry. The finished mix should not be watery nor should it have a dry appearance.
- Step3
Shovel the concrete into the trench, filling it to the surface level of the landscape bed. Using a trowel, smooth the top of the concrete band. Allow two to three days for the concrete to cure and spray it with water twice daily during the curing period.
- Step4
After the concrete has cured, pour mortar mix in the wheelbarrow and add water. Thoroughly mix the mortar to a consistency that will spread well.
- Step5
Spread a layer of mortar, 1- to 2-inches thick, on top of the freshly cured concrete curb. Take a brick and put approximately the same amount mortar on one end. Mash the brick against the concrete and remove the excess mortar with a trowel. With the next brick, coat both ends with mortar. Mash it against the end of the previously laid brick as well as the concrete curb. Again, remove the excess mortar. Repeat this process until the edging is finished.
Brick and Mortar Edging
Concrete edging, sometimes referred to as a concrete toe, can add strength and durability to a patio made of pavers. This type of edging is often chosen for projects because of its easy installation and relatively low cost.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Portland cement or dry premix concrete in a bag such as Quickrete. Mason's trowel Flat edged shovel
- Step1
Extrend the area of the base of the patio. This is best done at the beginning of the patio project by making the base (including the sand below the pavers) wide enough so that it measures an additional 6 inches beyond the planned size of the patio on all sides. The sand should be screeded, level, and undisturbed.
- Step2
Lay all your pavers as you normally would according to your patio plan. Take a flat shovel and dig a trench for the concrete toe. Start at a point about 4 inches away from the edge of the border stones and dig down to a depth of about 4 inches. To cut the edge of the trench near the stones, use the flat shovel edge and dig straight down the edge of the stone, being careful not to disturb the stone or base underneath.
- Step3
Mix a batch of concrete. Shovel concrete into the trench. Using the mason's trowel, push firmly to pack the concrete against the bottom of the trench and the bottom edge of the stone. Then smooth more concrete at a 45 degree angle up to a point about halfway up the stone. Allow it to set and dry for at least 48 hours before walking on the edge of the patio.
Landscape edging would set the bed off and make it pop. If you're deciding on using stone landscape edging, it will definitely distinguish your flower bed from the yard. You don't have to hire a professional to install it for you, if you don't mind doing a little outside work yourself. Stone landscape edging is not that hard to put in, but you will get dirty in the process. Read on for some tips on installing stone landscaping edging yourself.
- Step1
Measure the outside area where you intend on installing the stone landscape edging: you'll need to know this in order to get the correct amount of edging. Stone landscape edging can be pricey, so you don't want to purchase too much, but you also want to know you've got enough to do the job.
- Step2
Figure out how many stone edging pieces you will need to complete the job. For example, let's say the area you'll be installing the edging is 24 feet long and the stones are 12 inches long each. You would need to purchase 24 edging stones to complete the project. It doesn't hurt to purchase an extra stone just to be on the safe side.
- Step3
Dig a trench around the outside of the area where you will be installing the stones. You don't need to make a huge, wide trench when making it. For example, if your stones are 7 inches high and 3 inches thick, try to keep your trench about 3 inches deep and 4 inches wide. This will give you room to work the stones into the ground and keep them at the same height.
- Step4
Wear gloves if you don't want your hands getting scratched from the stone. Place a stone into the trench and situate it in the dirt where you want it to be positioned. Place a second stone next to it and work it in the dirt until it's at the same height and width as the first one. After you are satisfied that all stones are level with the others, pat some dirt around the first one and half of the second one, making it secure in the ground. Repeat this step with the rest of the stones, until you have them all installed at the same level, filling dirt around them as you go.
- Step5
After you finish installing your stone edging, water the area where you placed the stones. The water will pack the soil down and make the edging more secure in the dirt. If you wish, you can also pat the soil down further with your feet. Be careful not to kick one of your stones out of place, or trip on them. Your stone landscape edging is now installed.
Tips on Installing Stone Landscape Edging
1) First you need to buy the materials that are listed and of course your edging. You then need to dig a trench along the edges of the bed about 3 to 4" deep leaving the edging to stand no less then 1/2" above ground level by digging a vertical wall with a spade that will support the edging.
Step 2
Place the edging into the trench and bend it to follow the shape desired of the bed, you may have to fill in spots with soil that are low and pack these area's firmly.
Step 3
Trims your strips to the length desired I find it easiest to use tin snips or you can use scissors, utility knife or pruning shears. To avoid joints being as noticeable avoid placing them at your sharp angles, corners or angles.
Step 4
Now to join the edging you need to slide a coupler halfway into one of your top channels and pinch together your first piece so that it holds the coupler in place and will fit into your second piece.
Step 5
Last step to finish your edging is to anchor your edging with your stakes at about 3 to 4 feet apart from each other you can do this by driving in each stake with your hammer at a slight angle through your lower outside edge.
Step 2
Place the edging into the trench and bend it to follow the shape desired of the bed, you may have to fill in spots with soil that are low and pack these area's firmly.
Step 3
Trims your strips to the length desired I find it easiest to use tin snips or you can use scissors, utility knife or pruning shears. To avoid joints being as noticeable avoid placing them at your sharp angles, corners or angles.
Step 4
Now to join the edging you need to slide a coupler halfway into one of your top channels and pinch together your first piece so that it holds the coupler in place and will fit into your second piece.
Step 5
Last step to finish your edging is to anchor your edging with your stakes at about 3 to 4 feet apart from each other you can do this by driving in each stake with your hammer at a slight angle through your lower outside edge.
Landscape beds benefit from some sort of landscape edging, whether the edge is cut with a sharp spade or it's more of a permanent landscape edging made from plastic, metal or masonry products. In addition to creating a well-defined border on a flower bed, edging helps prevent the spread of stoloniferous grasses into the bed area.
Edges cut mechanically or with a spade need to be done at least once a year, while impervious edging tends to be a more permanent solution provided shrub growth has been taken into consideration. While impervious edging will cost more at the outset, some savings will be realized over the years since beds won't have to be re-edged.
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