4 Easy Steps to Installing a Concrete Garden Edging The Right Way

Introduction

When it comes to having a beautiful garden, you want to make sure that all of your hard work is done right. That’s why we’ve put together these four easy steps to ensure that your garden edging is installed properly and looks amazing.

Mark your path

To keep your edging in the right place, use string or a garden hose to mark the path. Use a garden hose to mark each corner, followed by a second piece of string. Finally, tie a third piece of string at the end of your path (or leave one end loose enough so you can attach it to something as you go).

Tamp the dirt

Now that you have laid out your border, it’s time to tamp down the dirt. Tamping is a way of compacting the soil until it becomes firm enough to support the weight of your edging. To begin, use a tamper or flat-headed shovel and press down firmly on top of each trench as you walk along its length. You will need to tamp each section multiple times until it feels as if there are no loose areas and/or air pockets left behind in your trench. This process can take some time depending on how large an area you have planned for edging; however, once complete there should be no movement underfoot when walking along these new paths within your garden or lawn space!

Place Form in Position

Before you begin pouring the concrete, place each form in position, making sure it is level.

Then check that you have the correct amount of concrete and that the forms are secure and will not move while you are working. It’s important to make sure your form is level before pouring your concrete as this will ensure a good finish at the end of your project

Pour, Vibrate and Screed

  • Pour the concrete into the form.
  • Vibrate the form to remove air bubbles from the concrete.
  • Screed or level off excess concrete with a screeding board, or straight edged plank of wood, to make it flush with your edging stone and/or border bricks if you’re using them as well.
  • Remove form once you’ve achieved desired height for your garden edging, ensuring that it’s level all around before popping it out of place

You will ensure your concrete edging lasts for years and looks stunning by following these four easy steps.

  • Follow the steps exactly.
  • Use the right tools.
  • Take your time.
  • Make sure you have an even surface to work with.

Conclusion

Hopefully, you found this article helpful in understanding how to install a concrete garden edging. The process of installing your garden edging can be quite daunting for some people, especially if they’ve never done it before. However, with these four easy steps, anyone can do it! So what are you waiting for? Go on out there and get your hands dirty while making sure your garden stays beautiful forever!

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