Lay out a garden hose out as a guide along the line you want the scalloped edging to take. Step back at a distance and evaluate the route of the edging to make sure it looks like you want it to when viewed in the larger landscape context. Scalloped and other decorative edging is used...
Before shopping for lawn edging, measure the length of the area you plan to edge. Unroll and cut a length of twine from the starting point of the project area to the end, adjusting the twine along the ground to account for curves or other changes in the shape of the landscape. The twi...
When designing your edging, remember that edges don't have to be straight and square. Experiment with curved borders -- whatever shape fits your landscape. With brick edging, you lay the bricks end-to-end. With plastic or metal, you can choose from edging that snaps together, individual pie...
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18. Concrete Landscape Edging Mold Defining your garden beds with concrete landscape edging adds a crisp, clean look to your outdoor space. It's a simple, cost-effective way to make border lines that are as durable as they are attractive, protecting your garden while offering an aesthetic app...
Landscape rake Carpet rake/stiff or power broom Roller, plate compactor, or hand tamp (available from tool rental services) Plastic bender board or concrete for edging (optional) Step-by-step guide to installing artificial grass Dmytro Varavin| Canva Pro |License ...
Take the time to talk with your neighbors as well to give them a heads up on your plans for dominating the landscape with your new garage. If they don't like it then at least they can get used to the idea while you get underway. If you live in a neighborhood controlled by a homeow...
was to then regrade and landscape the area that was torn up during the sidewalk construction. Or after they installed a few new windows and cut through the old sheet-rock, leaving dust, dirt and debris, that even after being swept and vacuumed up, still gave me the chore of washing my...
There was no need to be fancy, as I would be covering this part later with adhesive melamine edging. Don’t worry! That silly support was not load-bearing. The granite is fully supported by the other three sides of the carcass, and the drawer above is supported on the sides. However,...
and mark its position with landscape paint, removing the hose and cutting the edge. You can also use an edging knife, hoe, weed trimmer or power edger to cut a lawn edge. If you're using a power tool, wear sturdy shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, leather gloves and safety go...