You may not have created a bed edging made of stone in five minutes, but with a little skill you can do it in a manageable amount of time. Unlike an edging made of wood, a edging made of stone is very weather-resistant and therefore easy to care for.

Even collected natural stones can act as a bed border

Which stones can I use for a bed edging?

You can use a wide variety of stones for a bed edging. If you want to have it noble, then granite is very well suited. If, on the other hand, you want it to be very cheap, then use old tiles or bricks that are still there from the last renovation. But sandstone or fieldstone is also ideal for designing a bed border.

Possible stones for a bed edging:

  • boulders
  • sandstone
  • granite
  • old bricks or bricks
  • large pebbles

Where can I get stones for my bed edging?

You can get bricks very cheaply at a rubble dump or directly from a demolition house, with a bit of luck even for free. Then all you have to do is take care of the transport. Perhaps you will also find what you are looking for at friends or acquaintances. Otherwise, the building trade is a good place to go. You may be able to buy leftovers there quite cheaply. You can also get granite stones in specialist shops, but they are significantly more expensive.

In some regions you can collect sandstone and fieldstone yourself, as well as large pebbles or beach stones. But then it will certainly take quite a while until you have enough stones for a bed border. Get help from friends and acquaintances or go to a well-stocked hardware store. There the stones cost money, but you save a lot of time.

Do I need to put a stone in mortar edging?

If you only want to lay a single row of sandstone or brick, then a bed of mortar is not absolutely necessary. However, if you want to set the bricks at an angle to create a jagged edge, then a bed of mortar is useful because it significantly improves stability and durability.

If you are building a small wall or supporting a sloped bed, mortar is essential for stability. It is mixed relatively quickly, the instructions can usually be found on the packaging. So you can definitely create and border a new bed in one afternoon.

What do I have to pay attention to when edging beds made of stone?

A stone border is solid and durable. Nevertheless, not every stone fits into every garden. Pay attention to a harmonious overall picture between the beds and the border. Noble stone goes well with noble plants, while natural stones look more harmonious in a natural garden.

tips

For your border, use stones that match the style of your garden, such as granite for the rose garden and field stones or old bricks in the cottage garden.

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Garden design