How to install a Paving Stone Border
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Thanks John, you make that look a lot easier than I found it. Your not sweating nearly as much as I did. Thanks for the help.
Thank you for your nice comments.
I'm a landscape professional and I must say this video is pretty complete. I would say however, that after you dig the trench, you then put down landscaping paper, and then you put down the gravel on top of the landscaping paper. That way your gravel doesn't wash into the soil, and with minimal work, your edging won't become uneaven in a couple of years.
Quick and Easy.
I did mine today from Watching many RUclips Videos and my Plant Group I am in.
I cant believe I done it myself. 💛🧡
I am so Happy!
That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to comment
I think the best argument for not using concrete is that if you ever decide to change the shape of your flower beds or expand them, you can do it without much difficulty. Once everything is cemented in, everything gets much harder. I would, however, have liked to see what this bed looked like finished!!!
Do you think the bricks will move much without the concrete though?
Installing a paving stone border in your garden could give you somehow a very stunning emphasis. It's nice to learn some good tips coming from your way. You did a good job!
Thanks for the kind comments. Check out the follow-up video made 3 years later
I like the single line of brick. It’s simple, neat and doesn’t distract from the plantings. Nice job!
Thank you for your nice comment
This was an excellent video, John...thank you so much! You answered exactly the questions I had, and I think you're even using the same bricks as me too!
Cool!
Me personally I have always found it easier to install the blocks vertically. I have a walk behind trencher I use to make my trench. (about 8 Inches or so) Once i clean my trench ill just dump in some 3/4 modified and Tamp it real good. Once my base is roughly set ill start with the blocks and level each one as i go. Once the blocks are set I just back them with concrete/ mortar. I prefer to lay vertical for bed height. To get a good coat of mulch (3 to 4 inches) to avoid pulling weeds yearly.
Well done. You can easily change it if it’s not cemented. I did similar. I do not use film under mulch because I like wildlife to be able to access worms etc.
I agree with no fabric. I was the customer's request
Thanks for keeping it simple. Good plan!
I started doing this and found this video to be very helpful. Thanks a lot
Awesome!
Phew I was hoping you can set these in the ground without cement :) Great vid.
Thank you for commenting
- Dr.Rickster would suggest using landscaping cement while placing the stones.
I agree the concrete provides an excellent base however frost may heave the brick. And over time the height of the lawn rises and the bricks may need to be raised. Thanks for commenting!
John Loney
- Thanks.
Appreciate the simple video!
Glad it was helpful!
Good video, but why wouldn't you put landscape fabric under the brick to prevent weeds from coming up between the bricks?
Because its expensive doesn't always work and if its road base not gravel they wont grow anyway
I have been getting a few thumbs down. I assume because I am not using concrete under the border, Concrete is best for warmer climates but where I live the cold weather and heavy frost form cracks and damages the concrete. Re-enforcing helps but that is a lot of work. i like compacted gravel. Good drainage and bricks stay put. I have never had a call back.
John Loney agreed. Same situation where i live. Thanks for the video.
@Lee Steitz Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck
I used concrete, but after 28 years it turned out to be a horrible mistake. Levels changed and we redesigned some areas. I ended up with a hernia trying to remove the stuff. The gravel technique shown here is faster and easier and if levels change (e.g. mole activity, frost etc) all you have to do is remove a few bricks and add a bit more gravel, or remove some. Also my lawn has increased in height over the years. I had not expected that, but it has become significant after almost 30 years. The downside of this technique is weed growth between the bricks - I guess you can pull the bricks out, weed and replace them or paint on weedkiller if that is acceptable.
@@allonwne great comments. You sound like the voice of experience
the idea is good, because you wont have to use a trimmer, i'm going to do this but one problem, they didn't put any fabric or anything at all in between the bricks so basically grass and weeds are going to grow in between them, hehe. i will be placing the fabric underneath and possibly adding some hardening sand that you sweep in between them. good idea though.
How those blocks are secured? Hitting few times with the mower and in few months they are everywhere.
Wrong. Looks as good as it did 12 years ago.
Your zero uploads provide you as a credible opinion on landscaping. Keep it up
The world just looked different pre covid
Thank you for commitment
thank you for posting, I have to build a short one car driveway on a slope of grass. i am just starting and got some ideas.
You are very welcome
I notice you are using fabric in the video, however, you say you don't recommend it.
What is a good way to prevent weeds and grass from growing in a cleaned garden area?
Reeeal late post..but you can use carboard..make sure to use big box cardboard enough to cover your desired area then lay ur mulch..rock cover etc.
do you also need the gravel or can you place the bricks in the soil using concrete ??
Both would work. One is cheeper and allows for a little movement
Hi, I would like to do this to my lawn, but my lawn is on a slope. Can I still do this type of border on a slope? I've just seen others use a leveler to get the bricks all sitting level.
Yes, but.... Depends on the slope. You may have to put in steps with retaining wall bricks
what size bricks did you use? I saw a similar DIY that used 2 6'x9" pavers, the one facing mulch was sticking up giving a 2" barrier for mulch and the other laid flat like yours. I'm trying to see which would be better as I don't want the mulch spilling onto the lawn. Thanks so much for your video!
Sorry for the delay, I just now saw your comment. i used 4x8 for this project but I mostly use 6x9. You do not have to lay the brick flat. They can be tilted up slightly on the mulch side and still be effective and have a custom look.
@@jloney accident, sorry
Not real fond of the landscape fabric. The weed block function is temporary, weeds will eventually grow on top of it. Water doesn't go through the fabric well, it acts more like a water barrier. Mulch is better at keeping weeds out and moisture in, the trick is to use enough of it, go 4 to 6 inches.
Great comments. I 100% agree with you. However, this customer insisted on using the fabric. Thanks for watching
Just use about 4 inches of good mulch. I do not like fabric but some customers still insist on it.
John Loney agreed! Hubby insisted on fabric...all it did was catch leaf debris which decomposed into soil which left a layer of dirt on top of plastic and under the rocks which allowed weeds to go in. Thanks for the video. Tackling this project right now.
Who's here in 2019!?
People who like excessive use of punctuation.
thanks for the video!
Hey buddy so how about when I use that for a grass border peanut shape and come across a drastic curve area of the border do I have to cut the paver? If so can u recommend the tool needed to cut the paver?
I can ask buddy when I see him. But i think you will have to cut. Check out my video "How to build a Paving Stone sidewalk in a Day" I show some options to cut bricks. Good luck
thumbs up! good video.
Was told never to put mulch next to your house foundation. Is that true?
It's fine if it is a concrete foundation. But nothing close to any wood in the house
great vid---going to do this !
Helpful, thanks!
Cool!
Does any type of bricks work or does it have to be a specific type?
Everything but Lego
dang it ! Is that Drew Carey ????
Nice
Thank you for commenting
I thought it was Seth Rogen incognito!
Thanks
John are you're parent grandparents from Ireland or Scotland?
Yes. Belfast
Thanks. Landscape fabric is a bit over used. It is a great money maker for Landscapers though. It does not stop weeds and grass since they grow through asphalt and concrete. I pull a lot of fabric out that is full of weeds and fabric makes weeding more difficult because the weed root into it. Most Landscapers and Gardeners I know do NOT recommend fabric. Good luck!
@@Trailerwalker No fabric. Save the money and use it to buy more mulch. Great question
@@Trailerwalker Who told you that?
zach trensey and you’re a evil lowlife devil!!! Grow up and shut the hell up!!! The man knows what he’s talking about. I freaking live in the mountains where it’s cool even when it’s hot in the valley. Fabric only creates tons of mushrooms and weeds on top of the fabric barrier. I’ve used cardboard that only last two summers. I used mulch about four to five inches deep in my garden bed next to my driveway and so far it works the best. I add a layer of black mulch to it every summer and it’s worked great for about five years. I just started seeing greenery shoot up and came to RUclips looking for a permanent solution.
I couldn’t use just mulch when I lived back east because the summers were too warm and humid, so shut up trying to discredit this man just because you and your dad are complete idiots!!!! He told us that he lives in a cooler climate- what does that mean to you, airhead punk!!!
@@Trailerwalker I'm a astronaut pirate who works for Optimus Prime. I don't think I need to provide evidence of that so you will just have to believe me.
Are you implying that weeds are created from turf that grows under the mulch? Uhm yeah...
@@Trailerwalker Keep going dude! The youtube algorithm is loving this kind of engagement. Your vast experience is enthralling.
No cement?
Correct. I still maintain this yard and it looks as good as the day I installed it. The trees are a lot bigger!
Surely if kids are kicking a ball about and step on those stones, there gonna move. They are not stuck down, just sitting there. In the winter with snow and frost, any water laying underneath the brick and within the base will expand and move those bricks out of line
I did this job seven years ago. We mow and maintain this yard still to this day. I made another video about this job three years later. Check it out. however, i do agree with you that there is a little movement, but that is what you want. i have repaired a great deal of bricks that have been so called "glued down" and it is always a disaster. This works. i don't know what else to say. Thanks for the comment and keep making videos.
John Loney thanks for your reply John
@@vtechead1 yeah too much compacted bricks or stone ect. Will cause stress fractures you want to be snug tho
I will let my wife know!
good video ,o si
Concrete edging is still better. They use fiber mesh and even cable now to prevent cracks. I live in a cold climate as well. The only bad concrete curbing here is the ones done by curbers who don't know what they're doing. Most of it looks great and last forever. I would never do it the way this guy is doing it. Hire a curber or buy a machine and do it right.
Are you kidding me ? These bricks will move the first time I mow my lawn surely they need support at the back of the block ???And at the least to be secured to the ground.
I came back to this house 3 years later to do more work. I made a video of it. You should check it out. ruclips.net/video/n2c4XabxDv8/видео.html
How about you make some videos???
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That line sucks so crooked
You should make a video about that... or anything...
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I just made a video of that! Check it out
Not much usable information - don't waste your time.
Madam, there content on your channel. You are clearly an expert on many youtube topics. Everyone! Listen to this woman!
Another RUclips warrior, hiding behind your device screen. Maybe you’re just lazy. Sound like you’re looking for a magical solution, so I’ve got one for you. Use some weed killer between your ears. After your brain is weed free, get off your duff and get to work laying brick!!
Great effort, but this video is way, way, way, way, too boring, use some enthusiasm like you care what you are doing!