How to Create Garden Borders | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2014
  • Find out how to create garden borders right here. This Mitre 10 Easy As guide will show you how it’s done. It’ll also show you how to lay garden sleepers, and how to lay garden edging. Creating garden borders with sleepers is one of the easiest ways to add character to your garden. They help create more defined garden displays, and keep your garden looking neat and tidy.
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  • @chrisanderson8578
    @chrisanderson8578 5 лет назад +4

    I wish this guy was in the UK. I'd have him renovate my entire house. Every single video he does is done with class.

  • @cameronwilliams7272
    @cameronwilliams7272 3 года назад

    after vsing all those Easy DIY weekend warriors you come to the final handyman boss this guy

  • @max1234525
    @max1234525 5 лет назад +6

    Really love this guy's work so straight forward and he is brilliant at explaining every detail ,top marks

  • @52wolfie
    @52wolfie 7 лет назад +80

    This guy is brilliant in that he does not fanny around but gets on with the exercise. Too many of vids on RUclips are self indulgent waffle. Not here. Nice one sport!

  • @farukatasever2933
    @farukatasever2933 7 лет назад +24

    Good planning, perfect execution. Excellent workmanship. Bravo.

    • @nnaheim.
      @nnaheim. Год назад

      Random question, did you bite your thumb of in Alaska 1995?

  • @4eversteena
    @4eversteena 4 года назад +5

    Now it's my turn to tackle this job! 😬 Thanks for the great instructions.

  • @luke38luke
    @luke38luke 4 года назад +11

    I live in the UK and I'm no expert with DIY and even though I've had professionals do the main jobs , i wanted to look around and be proud of doing things myself and also to save money . This video has given me the confidence to try and i think most of it is in the preparation and measuring . Thank you for giving me that push.

  • @michellew7128
    @michellew7128 5 лет назад +5

    Engaging from the start, clear, concise and brilliant communicator and teacher. I'll be watching this again for my future projects. Thank you Mitre10 NZ

  • @hudsville
    @hudsville 8 лет назад +2

    GREAT video! Thanks so much for this. Been trying to work out best way of making my edge on sleepers sturdy so they won't lean out with the infill lawn behind them. You method of adding rebars into the timber and concreting them in is perfect. I'll put rebar hooks in underneath but also into the lower back face to give extra rigidity. Great instructional. Thanks again.

    • @reigns_206
      @reigns_206 7 лет назад

      hudsville you could dig down and have grave rebar so basically have the hooks coming up and meeting the other hooks in the middle of the Crete to create a much sturdier hold, what will make it stay more secure is placing angles on the sleepers. When your talking about the groundwork side try compact both sides of the sleepers then that way you have the same about of strength for less movement.

  • @chuckbunker960
    @chuckbunker960 8 лет назад +16

    I'm from the Us. A Builder. I Heart this Guy. The best anywhere

    • @4kdefinition70
      @4kdefinition70 8 лет назад +1

      +Chuck Bunker yeah, needs a tv show IMO

  • @Bryan-ei9nf
    @Bryan-ei9nf 5 лет назад

    Excellent video. After watching this I have the confidence to do this myself in my garden. Thanks.

  • @Donegaldan
    @Donegaldan 7 лет назад +4

    Skilled tradesman, high quality job.

  • @scooby230578
    @scooby230578 3 года назад

    Been looking at loads of videos to do this project and finally this one straight to the point all I need now is decent tools to do the job!!! Good work.

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  3 года назад

      Epic, glad to hear it Anthony thanks heaps ^Charlie

  • @j7dobbie
    @j7dobbie 4 года назад

    Brilliant! straight to the point and helpful. I'm doing it! Well done video!

  • @dixonbeejay
    @dixonbeejay 2 года назад

    I've just been offered an apprenticeship in joinery and watching this is absolutely amazing

  • @marcelloav
    @marcelloav 5 лет назад +1

    this guy is now my hero

  • @jameskennedy2017
    @jameskennedy2017 5 лет назад +3

    One of the better vids of seen and well presented. No nonsense.

  • @kingkon164
    @kingkon164 2 года назад

    That wood right now is worth millions.

  • @stilb1te
    @stilb1te 7 лет назад +1

    Brilliant... using basic tools as well (except the serious bending equipment...). WELL DONE

  • @drazenbabich
    @drazenbabich 3 года назад

    Mackey sleeper...love your style mate!

  • @highburyfootballschool7283
    @highburyfootballschool7283 8 лет назад +1

    he is so good at his job honestly i am envious to be fair I wish I had this extensive toolkit including an iron rod bend tool etc, these videos make you realise these tasks are all possible with good tools and a bit of trial and error

    • @zureentahir3522
      @zureentahir3522 7 лет назад

      Highbury Football School n

    • @davidfeiloakitau8644
      @davidfeiloakitau8644 4 года назад

      You can make a bender by bolting two bolts side by side with enough gap to fit the steel rod through and a third at where you want the bend to be. You can even put a stopper screw to stop rod sliding through now place rod in and slide a steel tube over rod and use that to bend rod. You can cut rod using a steel cutting saw blade on a drop saw or use a grinder. I recommend setting this up on a 45degree, so basically upwards 45degree between x & y towards sky. This will allow you to use your weight and gravity. Hope this helps

  • @TheLegend-nx3mm
    @TheLegend-nx3mm 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Mitre 10, that is a pure class job. I've been thinking of garden border edge and I love this. Kind regards Danny🇬🇧❤️🇳🇿👍

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  2 месяца назад +1

      Cheers Danny! If you give it a go at your place, let us know how you get on ^Meg

    • @TheLegend-nx3mm
      @TheLegend-nx3mm 2 месяца назад

      @@mitre10nz Hi Meg, thank you for replying. I am certainly going to give it a go. Can I ask , what material you used to infill from the wooden border to the fence ? Is it the recycled rubber chippings? Kind regards Danny

  • @nigelbullock9039
    @nigelbullock9039 4 года назад +5

    Nice neat job. I would only change one element and that's the coach screws. I would sink them deeper and then use some dowl to make a more traditional peg look and it hides the coach screws nicely.

  • @jcFanto7885
    @jcFanto7885 4 года назад +1

    A lot of awesome tips!!! Thanks for share your experience!!!

  • @joem8912
    @joem8912 8 лет назад +2

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @CuteBabyNamesforGirlsandBoys
    @CuteBabyNamesforGirlsandBoys 5 лет назад

    Awesome video! No fluff all substance.

  • @moi7748
    @moi7748 9 лет назад +3

    wow - lots of brilliant tips - I'm subscribed!!

  • @lindawise8240
    @lindawise8240 9 лет назад +1

    THANKYOU for the tips

  • @alanbennett6031
    @alanbennett6031 3 года назад

    Your instruction is superb. Seen two videos and have now subscribed. Thanks for these, keep them coming.

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Alan 😊 ^Charlie

  • @philipcampbell4023
    @philipcampbell4023 9 лет назад

    Great video, looking for ideas for the garden myself. Nice one lad.

  • @rco8499
    @rco8499 4 года назад +2

    I don't even have a garden, but it's fun to see how it was done...

  • @dgale1023
    @dgale1023 8 лет назад +1

    All the work I've seen done especially this one is superb, and like Chuck I am from USA and I have never seen things like this from Lowes or Home Depot. We need a Mitre 10 here

  • @iamwepty8986
    @iamwepty8986 8 лет назад +4

    you make it look easy

  • @Go_diern
    @Go_diern 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome mate thanks!

  • @leepearce5459
    @leepearce5459 4 года назад

    Thanks mate. Great stuff:)

  • @gabet3754
    @gabet3754 7 лет назад +204

    Takes him 15 min. Takes me 15 weekends.

    • @TheLinkMedic
      @TheLinkMedic 7 лет назад +2

      only 15 weekends? hehe

    • @gabet3754
      @gabet3754 7 лет назад +8

      yeah, then I'd end up getting a mexican to do it.

    • @sugarvic12
      @sugarvic12 7 лет назад +6

      a te Im up for hire, will finish in one day my charge some tacos please

    • @gabet3754
      @gabet3754 7 лет назад

      asada or pollo?

    • @navisingh100
      @navisingh100 6 лет назад

      South Indian movies

  • @pjnadimi4955
    @pjnadimi4955 6 лет назад +1

    love your videos.... very professional

  • @GreentopLandscapes
    @GreentopLandscapes 4 года назад +1

    Great stuff well presented, well done

  • @ramonwills598
    @ramonwills598 2 года назад

    Excellent video and explanation- well done

  • @asianhoney07
    @asianhoney07 8 лет назад +1

    I'd love to be this guys apprentice. A master of trade!

  • @ullhu6997
    @ullhu6997 5 лет назад +1

    Thank for the top tips pal

  • @jsaldarriaga86
    @jsaldarriaga86 4 года назад

    Great job!

  • @mauricegarvie5423
    @mauricegarvie5423 5 лет назад +4

    When are u coming to the UK? When u do, u can do our back garden. Well done, looks great, so professional. MG

  • @stephengauden-ing9304
    @stephengauden-ing9304 4 года назад +1

    Quality video. One question: Can anyone explain why he didn’t put scoria underneath the full length? Presumably you wouldn’t have voids.

  • @tristianobrien5114
    @tristianobrien5114 6 лет назад +1

    excellent video sir!

  • @lloydellis2693
    @lloydellis2693 6 лет назад +3

    I love these vids the guy is the DIY bear grylls.

  • @gksjithv
    @gksjithv 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks man. you are great..... Once again

  • @willyrosado8341
    @willyrosado8341 8 лет назад +2

    beautiful! its better then putting a bunch of bricks together. its quicker no digging, stays straight, and does not shift. perfect!

    • @mule666
      @mule666 5 лет назад

      But wood rots brick don t

  • @garycooper2502
    @garycooper2502 6 лет назад +1

    Great job

  • @deec45
    @deec45 9 лет назад +2

    Awesome job bro, thanks for sharing, kapai! :)

  • @discipulo123
    @discipulo123 9 лет назад +1

    awesome!

  • @MarQu3
    @MarQu3 5 лет назад +1

    A tip top job mate

  • @tommavrakos
    @tommavrakos 8 лет назад +1

    beautiful

  • @gentlemanjackgang4569
    @gentlemanjackgang4569 7 лет назад +1

    What's the size if the Macrocarpa you used? Awesome job by the way, just subscribed.

  • @Tunquenino
    @Tunquenino 9 лет назад +1

    very cool men! I liked

  • @iamwepty8986
    @iamwepty8986 8 лет назад +3

    just like a pro

  • @jeoffrym5860
    @jeoffrym5860 5 лет назад +2

    Thus guy is the man

  • @mariereevey110
    @mariereevey110 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks very helpful spring, project

  • @elladrury2512
    @elladrury2512 6 лет назад +2

    great video but how many diyers have a cutter bender tool?

  • @art40odd
    @art40odd 3 года назад +1

    Very good informative videos...

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  3 года назад

      Glad you liked it, thanks heaps

  • @richrggibson
    @richrggibson 8 лет назад +1

    Quality Job

  • @theamerican4609
    @theamerican4609 4 года назад

    What type of wood would you recommend in snowy winter regions?

  • @WinterCrafter
    @WinterCrafter 7 лет назад +14

    "Loves the natural looks of the wood'
    'end of the video sees the entire wood stained xD

  • @tonyoconnell6340
    @tonyoconnell6340 9 лет назад +4

    Lleyton O'Connell is cool for nz

  • @jaweethzainulabdeen3208
    @jaweethzainulabdeen3208 7 лет назад +3

    Shouldn't you require to fill the countersink holes with some wood filler or silicone just to avoid collecting water and ruin the wood and the bolt (in a long run)..?

  • @gnuthad
    @gnuthad 7 лет назад +30

    "Just go nice and gently." Proceeds to bash it hard. :-)

    • @Fe7Ace
      @Fe7Ace 4 года назад +6

      "I could give that a stain, but I quite like the natural look." Proceeds to show final product that has been stained. :P

  • @aprilwu3079
    @aprilwu3079 7 лет назад +2

    非常有趣!

  • @shanaynay336
    @shanaynay336 7 лет назад

    he is very helpful an gave me a whole bunch of ideas of things to do around the outside of the house, an not to mention kinda cute

  • @paularmstrong4928
    @paularmstrong4928 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @Sam-lk6eo
    @Sam-lk6eo 2 года назад +1

    When you number the Sleepers also mark what is the Top and Bottom to prevent drilling the wrong side for the anchors.

  • @10secTonner
    @10secTonner 4 года назад

    I think a few video clips on whirlbirds and skylights, might be interesting, I've done the whirlybirds and I'm keen to give the skylights a go, I was going to use a electric chainsaw to cut the battons is that a good idea? thanks in advance regards Tony

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  4 года назад +1

      Hi Tony, this kind of work will need to be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner because of structural integrity and water tightness concerns 😃

  • @AK-lz9ks
    @AK-lz9ks Год назад

    круто) просто и интересно получилось.
    еще и ТБ придерживается - офигенно!

  • @moodybloomscraftsandfloral
    @moodybloomscraftsandfloral 7 лет назад +3

    what about a smaller trellis archway?

  • @popiscoolnow
    @popiscoolnow 7 лет назад +30

    tsunami hits new Zealand I am gonna grab a hold of this garden border and ride it out.hope everyone is Ok over there today after earthquake

  • @schwatster
    @schwatster 9 лет назад +2

    Won't the wood sleepers be highly susceptible to rot?

  • @wabvending4671
    @wabvending4671 3 года назад

    Is there a specific material list based on the project in the video?

  • @buckwild1759
    @buckwild1759 6 лет назад +1

    what are thoes cuz 200 x 100? no cypress in brisbane

  • @supermankelly
    @supermankelly 5 лет назад +1

    Thought you weren't going to vanish it. What is the name.of the vanish colour?

  • @ninawilson5576
    @ninawilson5576 8 лет назад +1

    macrocarpa is classed as very durable- it lasts the same as h3.2 pine

  • @thestr8jacket1
    @thestr8jacket1 4 года назад +1

    I just received my sleepers in 250 x 100 x 3 metre lengths, i can barely lift them. What possible chance is there of these ever moving once laid on the ground?? Steel rods and concrete seem a bit overkill.

    • @pprreejj
      @pprreejj 4 года назад

      That's what i thought too but still a quality video. The stones underneath to allow for drainage is also a great idea

  • @chandlerbingbong
    @chandlerbingbong 6 лет назад +2

    Surely some pea gravel and a few stakes would do the job?

  • @SmithCaro
    @SmithCaro 7 лет назад +1

    Seriously Stan, can you please come and renovate my home an garden ..... I am being serious !!!!!

    • @balloney2175
      @balloney2175 6 лет назад

      you just want to sleep with the guy I guess

  • @cuisineoummariam3153
    @cuisineoummariam3153 3 года назад

    تبرك الله ❤️❤️💕👍👍

  • @cleberjoaquim6187
    @cleberjoaquim6187 7 лет назад

    Excelent

  • @AJ-ty1rq
    @AJ-ty1rq 5 лет назад +1

    It's not stained at the end as some suggest, it's just been wet.

  • @jameslewthwaite7964
    @jameslewthwaite7964 7 лет назад +1

    Great video thanks. A 400mm reinforcing bar won't fit into a 50mm+50mm+250mm hole. The 'kick' won't be embedded in concrete as shown - all those graphics and no one picked that up?

    • @reigns_206
      @reigns_206 7 лет назад

      James Lewthwaite actually it would as when you have the bend it's tucks into the concrete to make a hooked compacted pocket so the rebar wouldn't be able to move unless under intense pressure.

  • @btcee611
    @btcee611 8 лет назад +1

    RIGHT-E-O!

  • @maxmoody3074
    @maxmoody3074 8 лет назад +2

    For all of us imperial measurement people, every .0396 = 1 mm. so for 50 mm take .0396 x 50 = 1.98 inches ( or 2 inches).

  • @musiconline11
    @musiconline11 7 лет назад +1

    what do you use to stain the wood?

    • @erinclayton9634
      @erinclayton9634 7 лет назад

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  • @mrkelly6598
    @mrkelly6598 5 лет назад +11

    "And even simpler way.." a huge bending tool no one has.
    I'm not sure hooking the rods is necessary in cement (try pulling a straight rod out of dry cement!) along with the weight of a sleeper. But perhaps could just do two 45deg holes each end pointing inward. =\======/= Once cement tries will be physically impossible to separate from cement. (Less holes, less rods, less cement) No need for a very simple huge bending tool no one has.

    • @supermankelly
      @supermankelly 5 лет назад

      Mr Kelly!

    • @chadnz1003
      @chadnz1003 4 года назад +2

      @SidtheKid 😂😂😂😂spot on mate thats why we are the land of the long white cloud..the white clouds tip down the bottom of the globe to where we are😂thats how maui caught the sun😂😂😂

  • @dedricbullock5567
    @dedricbullock5567 9 лет назад +1

    for sure thats a no go diy

    • @TheRPhelps24
      @TheRPhelps24 8 лет назад +1

      The only fancy tool he used was the rebar bending tool. You could easily substitute a hammer to bang on it or just buy pre-made hooks if necessary.
      The only main tools necessary are: circular saw, drill, wide chisel.
      Use straight edges clamped to the wood to guide your circular saw and your guaranteed a straight cut. Look up how to cut half lap joints. That's what those are called.

  • @thywhipboy
    @thywhipboy 7 лет назад +4

    This guy carries around a Thor hammer 🔨 hahaha

  • @luap1983
    @luap1983 6 лет назад +1

    Very well done, but bit over kill for 1 sleeper high!

    • @kingding8569
      @kingding8569 3 года назад

      Luap 1983 not in NZ where you have a lot of earthquakes all the time. This holds them in place.

    • @luap1983
      @luap1983 3 года назад +1

      King Ding fair enough!!

    • @nicolegolding5185
      @nicolegolding5185 3 года назад

      @@kingding8569 Looks strong enough to hold an earthquake in place!

  • @dannyleicester
    @dannyleicester 6 лет назад

    if i wanted to flip the sleepers to stand upright could i still use the same methods?

    • @MatthewPotts
      @MatthewPotts Год назад

      yep, some measurements would be different but same thing would work

  • @petricastacescu149
    @petricastacescu149 4 года назад +1

    Hello what kind of wood can I use for this job

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  4 года назад +1

      Hey Patricia, here's our full guide with a list of materials you can use :) www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-create-wooden-garden-borders ^James

  • @michalkapa
    @michalkapa 4 года назад

    Love the accent

  • @hybridroswell
    @hybridroswell 7 лет назад +3

    the concrete was too much tho, just bang long steaks in to it. so it can be moved or changed

  • @aaroncowley700
    @aaroncowley700 2 года назад

    Wont the grass still creep under that? Ending up in ya garden bed.

  • @craigvalberg5119
    @craigvalberg5119 8 лет назад +1

    its also best to treat the ground meeting sides of the sleepers with a bitumastic paint, this will add years to their life, great work mate but damn, your add a lot of days work to the job, id hate to see your invoices lol

  • @netposerx
    @netposerx 5 лет назад

    Not sure about the rebar into the concrete. Seemed like a waste of time and money considering there is no load on any side of those timbers. Is it because the landscapers smash into them with a mower?