Which stones are suitable?
In principle, you can use any natural stone that you like. A uniform shape is advantageous, as this It is easier to set up the stone border yourself leaves.
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The classic among these bezels is called “one-liner”. It consists of natural stone cubes with an edge length of eight to ten centimeters. Alternatively, you can use natural stone slabs. Because of their longer shape, they are particularly suitable for generous borders with straight edges.
These are set in concrete and grouted. This results in an unobtrusive, clear line that goes very well with a wide variety of garden styles. This is also effective in winter, when little is visible of the perennials Border very attractive. Let the stones protrude a little over the edge of the lawn and you will receive a practical guide for the lawn mower.
How is the bed boundary set?
Even if you are not very experienced in setting stones, a bed border made of natural stone can be easily implemented. Proceed as follows:
- In the case of round or semicircular beds, in particular, mark the shape with a piece of string or rod.
- Remove the layer of grass.
- Dig a pit. This should be a little wider and about 25 centimeters deeper than the stones.
- Fill in a layer of split and / or sand and compact it.
- Do not fill in terrace cement too sparingly.
- Insert stones flush and tap in lightly with a rubber mallet.
- Smooth the inside and outside of the cement bed with the float and shape with a taper towards the top.
- Let harden well.
- It is then filled with earth.
Depending on how deep you have set the stones, the result is a flat surface or an attractive border a few centimeters high.
Tips
Make sure that the border of the bed extends deep enough into the ground. This ensures that weeds do not grow under the boundary into the flowerbed. This means that you have to pull significantly less weeds.
