Borders Complete Any Landscape Project

Borders can complete any landscape project. There are many different styles to choose from today. This is the final step in any landscape or hard - scape job. Finishing off any garden bed starts with the planning phase. Companies provide us all today with the opportunity to create our own individual look. Your budget will play a role and unfortunately for some, the money tends to run out by the end of an outdoor project. This is why it is so important to plan the entire project before you begin. After you plan, prep, plant, or install, creating that final finished look will enhance the appearance as well as increase the value of your property.

I would like to touch on the basic borders that many of my clients enjoy. This could be a three page topic, but lets take a look at the basic and simple ideas for your outdoor project. Materials range from black edging, landscape timbers, chelsea edging, decorative stones and plants. Below are some pictures of different styles and also are affordable.

Masonry Brick

Railroad Ties

The first photo is of masonry bricks along a driveway. The bricks are on both sides. The mason did four rows of vertical bricks and a top decorative row of horizontal bricks. The owners put a vegetable garden on the left hand side. Their property is located in a shaded area and this was one of the only places to receive sunlight. A great look to the entrance of a home. The second photo is of a landscape bed by the street with railroad ties. The railroad ties are eight feet long. They are heavy and also require heavy long spikes to connect and secure each tie. This is a nice feature along the road. Two layers of railroad ties were installed to raise the bed up. You can purchase railroad ties at most specialty garden centers or landscape supply stores.

Hostas

Stackable Stone

A row of mature Hostas line this curved garden bed. Plants create a great look for a natural landscaping area. There is not a lot of physical labor involved. Hostas can be divided if they begin to grow together and get out of control. Many of my clients like the idea of a natural plant border. The second photo is just one kind of stackable stone available today. There are many different styles, shapes and colors to choose from. This particular bed is lined with different size stones and this bed runs along the driveway. Notice how the stones are angled from the grass and bed line starting with one stone. The rows increase in length with the change of the terrain. This type of decorative stone can accent the colors of your home. Double - wide Rubber Border Mulch is also another alternative to line any landscape feature. This material will last and is durable in any geographic climate.

Black Edging

Nature Stone

Black edging has been around for awhile. It is very economical and provides a clean look. The material is flexible and can be put around curves and in any shape landscape bed. This style of edging also comes in different colors. The second picture is of a natural stone collected from the owners property. The stone surrounds a circular garden bed. Ordinary everyday stones or rocks are becoming very popular today as many people want the natural outdoor look. You can purchase natural stone as supply stores, rock quarries, or find them in the woods. Collecting different size and shapes will give your gardens a unique appearance. Another feature that many people are opting to do is a bed trench.

Hand Made Trench

The trench can be anywhere from two to six inches in depth and width. Pine straw, mulch and decorative stone fill the bed and flow in and along the trench. It gives the entire garden a professional look. Browse though the section of Garden Projects and get some different ideas of gardens that may work well with these borders. This is just a handful of different materials you can use to line your garden beds or any type of outdoor landscape feature. Remember - your edging is a finishing touch. Make it successful by putting any of these features in your planning stage.