HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR CONTINUOUS GARDEN EDGING
The installation process for concrete garden edging might not be as easy as it may seem without the help of professionals.
So, if you are planning to do the job by yourself, it is important that you know all the basics and important things that will help you in making the process successful.
To start with the installation process, of course, you need to prepare first the area in which the garden edging is planned to be installed. With this in mind, it is time to put on your gloves and boots, and get ready to be a bit dirty.
This is the beginning of real physical labor. Hence, you will want to go through a couple of things prior to getting started. If needed, you should get a permit, have your utilities marked and also the excavation area using a garden marking paint.
Probably, you will not be excavating down deep enough to be concerned about the utilities, however it is better to be safe than become sorry later on. When you install landscape material, edging, and rock gardens, you will usually be more concerned about the lighting lines, or cutting into irrigation. In these types of projects, a sod cutter will come in handy. By using a sod cutter, you can cut out the roots, grass, and a bit of dirt along with it.
For any type of project in which you are getting rid of lawn, you may set the sod stripper’s height low enough to eliminate one or two inches of soil with the roots. These tools can save lots of time by eliminating digging using a shovel. To save money, you may rent them at a tool rental store. Ensure that you understand how to use the sod cutter prior to leaving the store.
Through any excavation area, hand digging the perimeters using the square nosed shovel may help. This approach offers two advantages:
It helps you expose the right depth around the entire area
You will have less tearing and damage to the current sod from the machinery’s edges.
A suggested depth of around 12 to 15 centimeters for the initial 5 to 8 centimeters from your perimeters will provide you with added depth for edging installation. The remaining space around the area must be about 10 centimeters deep. If you dig in a decorative rock with a thin layer, you’ll be disappointed in the long run. The landscaping material will be exposed and you’ll need to order more rock to have it covered. Do not hold back on materials. Use sufficient rock for sustained coverage of the minimum of 10 centimeters.