Clean up the border area

Sometimes there are soil, stones, leaves and even roots coming off the sidewalk. You can use shears to remove plant roots although you can leave the large ones and cut the garden border edging instead. For the soil and stones, you can use a scraper to remove them away so that you can have a clear space to work. For the leaves you can use a leaf blower or a rake.

Lay Out the No-Dig Garden Edge Kit

Get your garden borders and edging ready by layering out the thing around your planting bed or tree. With a rubber mallet, drive the spikes and ensure to use more for a stronger hold. The spikes should be placed at the right distance for them to hold firm enough. This plastic garden edging allows you to create the shape you desire.

Position the 12” no-dig tree ring to get a flexible border edging that provides a professional look. You can create aggressive curves and straight sections with this no-hollow round.

Prepare the Concrete

A concrete bed will help to support the edging for the gardens you are about to install. Since it is a no-dig one, you won’t need to break up the earth. A bag of fast-setting concrete mix will do best if you pour a generous amount over the edge of the plastic border and spread it evenly. Set the concrete completely by spraying a mist of water on it thoroughly and wait for it to cure.

Water Up

Unlike any other edging, no-dig garden bed borders do not need digging or burying. Whether you use concrete, stones, or large blocks, it is important to set the edging by pouring a liberal amount of water over the finished project.

Mark the End

Get your marker handy and mark where you will cut the rope at. This will help minimize any worries with measuring. Make sure the rope follows the curves while placing above the grass line to get the perfect length for your flower garden border.

Use the Tape Measure to Find the True Length

Since a tape measure cannot follow a curved garden edging, measure the rope you marked instead and cut it to find the true length of your garden bed. Pull the rope with your hands then measure it. Divide the length in inches by 4 or by the width of the bricks tack.

File a Couple of Bricks or Pavers

Before you start digging trenches, file a couple of bricks or pavers first to determine how deep the trench would be. This will serve as a guide for uniform trenches both in size and level. Make sure to order the bricks close to one another.

If you are using stones, you need to place them in at least 3 inches thick and about 4 inches wide to prevent grass from growing up.

Fill the Gaps

Most curves always have gaps you need to work on. Use a masonry pencil to mark the bricks that you will use to cover the space. Following those marks, cut the keystones carefully using a circular saw or grinder fitted with a masonry blade. You can put water into the brick sparingly to avoid too much dust.

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Dig the Trench

Dig a trench that is a bit wider than the length of the bricks using the spade. Make sure the trenches have straight sides to ensure to have landscape edging borders that do not mess. Get your tape measure once more and check the depth of the paver. It should be at least 6 inches deep for it to set flush in the ground perfectly.

Spread the Paver Base and Cement Mixture

Add the paver base in small batches and spread the material evenly throughout the trench. Continue to add a paver base pack until the depth of the trench is equivalent to the thickness of the brick. After that, cover it with stone dust and cement mixture to create a much stronger base

Lay the Bricks

Press the bricks into place and make sure the gaps are properly covered. You can pour polymeric sand over them and sweep it into the spaces. Finish the project by spraying water gently to lock the bricks in place.

Level the Ground

Dig out roots, rocks, unneeded soil, and other obstructions from the ground. You can use your shovel to remove them. You may also need to trim some branches or hedges. Then use hand tamper or the string level to balance the area properly. The ground should be flat enough to make the landscape timbers set firmly. This makes it easy to create returns for the ends of your planting borders.

Measure, Mark and Cut the Timber

To get your timbers uniform in size, measure the length of the wood you need to cut with a tape measure. You can use one with four sides. Mark the cutting line to tear all their sides and faces apart easily. Cut the timbers with a circular saw or hand saw following the cutting line for a smooth and uniform cut.

Join the Cut Pieces Together

You can use metal corner braces and screws to attach the end part of the cut pieces. Use your drill and drill bit to make holes on the wood and then attach the screws.

Doing so will provide a strong hold on the wood edging. It can also help you position each corner in your flower bed without a hassle.

Lay Out the Timbers

Edging for flower beds becomes easy when you have everything ready. At this point, all you need to do is to lay out the timbers and make sure they are in the perfect place and arrangement along the entire run. You can secure the timber border once more by drilling holes and pin the timbers down to the soil. Finish the project by removing the sticks and string.

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Place your Edging

Premade landscape edging ideas can be positioned in your garden without a hassle as they only need a few touches. You don’t need to worry about high maintenance either. You can place your steel or aluminum garden edging right at your cleaned yard. For curved landscape edging, you can cut any excess edges with a hacksaw.

Hammer Spikes

Connect the boards by hammering the spikes with about 45-degree angle. Make sure to get them through the holes for precision. Check for obstacles such as tree roots. You can skip the loop and stake the next spikes

Add More Soil, Compact and fill in the trench with Garden Edging Stones

Once you get your plastic, steel or aluminum edging installed, you can add more soil and compact it with your foot to enhance settling.

Garden edging stones can add aesthetic appeal to your landscape while allowing you to enjoy maximum use of your yard. Make sure to pour a liberal amount to your trench and level the base as straight as possible. Also, remember to mower the lawn of your yard on a regular basis.

Prepare the Site

Choose a site that is level to save time from digging trenches. Make sure it has good soil, enough sunshine access, and water. Soil condition is important because it could affect the health and growth of your plants and can make the yard edging difficult. If you find one that is hard enough, use a tiller or a shovel to loosen it. A site with the best drainage should also be considered.

Spread Out Paver Base

A paver base requires less digging and eliminates heavy gravel filling. You can include this technique in your landscape edging stone construction to save time and money without damaging the soil. Level the base as you go side to side and front to back. You can use a rubber mallet or tamper to adjust the leveling.  

File the Blocks

No matter what types of landscape edging you use, it is important to file the material one at a time. Here you need to set the first block in place, followed by the second block, the third, and so on. Make sure to complete each course using adhesive tubes or cement before adding the stones.

Add Rich Healthy Soil

Adding more soil can keep water from draining and help your veggies’ roots to grow faster. You can have your soil mixed with compost and other healthy ingredients to make sure the garden border is doing the best and beautiful results in your plants. You can buy high-quality yet affordable soil in the market or make yours instead.