Hello everyone,
I am planning to install lawn edging soon. I have chosen concrete lawn edging with rounded edges on both the front and back because I want to create various curves.
Now my question is: What is the best way to install the lawn edging (about 4 cm thick (1.5 inches))?
Ideally, I would like to simply place it directly into the ground without using concrete, gravel, crushed stone, or similar materials... This would have the advantage of allowing me to make changes easily and not “contaminate” the nice topsoil.
Thanks for your advice.
Good luck, Christian
I am planning to install lawn edging soon. I have chosen concrete lawn edging with rounded edges on both the front and back because I want to create various curves.
Now my question is: What is the best way to install the lawn edging (about 4 cm thick (1.5 inches))?
Ideally, I would like to simply place it directly into the ground without using concrete, gravel, crushed stone, or similar materials... This would have the advantage of allowing me to make changes easily and not “contaminate” the nice topsoil.
Thanks for your advice.
Good luck, Christian
We are using the stones purely as a garden bed edging.
I didn’t set them in concrete, and they do shift. This is partly due to the grass growing and partly because of the vibrations from the gas-powered mower.
Concrete would certainly look nicer but is less easy to adjust.
Our garden is still evolving as well. The play tower and sandbox were removed last year, and the bed area was expanded instead.
I expect the garden beds will be enlarged again over the next few years as less room on the lawn will be needed for playing and sports.
Once the garden reaches a more final state, I plan to set the stones in concrete.
I didn’t set them in concrete, and they do shift. This is partly due to the grass growing and partly because of the vibrations from the gas-powered mower.
Concrete would certainly look nicer but is less easy to adjust.
Our garden is still evolving as well. The play tower and sandbox were removed last year, and the bed area was expanded instead.
I expect the garden beds will be enlarged again over the next few years as less room on the lawn will be needed for playing and sports.
Once the garden reaches a more final state, I plan to set the stones in concrete.
I have had simple concrete paving stones as an edge for mowing for years, placed directly in the soil. Of course, occasionally one shifts up or another moves sideways. But overall, it holds very well. It’s a quick, simple, and cost-effective solution, especially if it can or should be temporary.
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I set them in concrete and additionally glued them with tile adhesive.Not a good idea. Concrete expands, so you need a small gap to allow for movement.Similar topics