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Bob Hoath 25-06-2003 08:20 AM

Concrete lawn edgeing
 
Hi all

I want to put lawn edging in, and have seen suitable moulded 1/2 round
concrete edging (650mm*150mm) at the local DIY superstore. Is it simply a
case of digging a slot and dropping the blocks in, or is more work required
to do the job properly. I know this is not plant related, but would
appreciate guidance.

TIA

BobH



david 25-06-2003 09:44 AM

Concrete lawn edgeing
 
As the saying goes, it all depends ... If you want to mow "over" the edge,
it must be level with the grass or just lower; if there is a path on one
side, how high is the revealed edge? If very high (say 6" or more), you may
be best blocking the edging with mortar.
I use blocked concrete edging for path to lawn edges, or drive to raised
lawn, and plastic (green, snake effect) for flower bed to lawn. |The latter
has the advantage you can do as you say, dig a slot, and drop it in.
David

"Bob Hoath" wrote in message
...
Hi all

I want to put lawn edging in, and have seen suitable moulded 1/2 round
concrete edging (650mm*150mm) at the local DIY superstore. Is it simply a
case of digging a slot and dropping the blocks in, or is more work

required
to do the job properly. I know this is not plant related, but would
appreciate guidance.

TIA

BobH





Paul Kelly 25-06-2003 11:44 AM

Concrete lawn edgeing
 
In ,
david typed:
As the saying goes, it all depends ... If you want to mow "over" the
edge, it must be level with the grass or just lower;


The edge should be just above SOIL level. that way the grass does not
overgrow the edge as quickly but the mowere will mow over.

pk




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