- Where can I get the required boulders?
- Do I have to attach boulders in a special way?
- Are field stones also suitable for lawn borders?
Wooden bed borders are set in a short time and can be replaced quickly if necessary, but unfortunately they do not last indefinitely. A bed edging made of stone, on the other hand, is designed to last and does not require special care.
Field stones are practical, inexpensive and very decorative
In addition to cobblestones and granite, you can also use field stones for this. They fit particularly well in a natural garden and are quickly laid. A small wall of two or three rows of fieldstone is a little more elaborate but very decorative. You can use it to separate larger garden areas from one another or to design a sloped bed.
Design ideas for bed borders made of field stones:
- decorative design of hanging beds
- a simple row of field stones for small beds
- Wall made of field stones as a separation of larger garden areas
Where can I get the required boulders?
You can certainly collect boulders yourself. They are often found at field edges, maybe even in your own garden or in the yard next door. But ask before you take the stones from someone else's ground. You can find boulders of various sizes and shapes in the hardware store.
Do I have to attach boulders in a special way?
If you are only laying a row of boulders, then no fastening is necessary. Simply place the stones at the edge of your bed as desired. But if you want to fix a hanging bed with it or design a wall, then stability is very important. Here you should definitely work with mortar. Here it makes sense to combine stones of different sizes.
Are field stones also suitable for lawn borders?
If you want to separate a lawn from a flower or vegetable bed, field stones are only suitable to a limited extent. Naturally, the field stones do not have a straight edge, and they are not set into the ground in such a way that they form a flat surface. The lawn on this edge cannot always be mowed perfectly.
Occasionally, you need to use a pair of lawn edging shears to keep your lawn looking neat. However, over time some grass will grow on the other side of the rocks in your bed. You then have to remove it laboriously.
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With a simply laid row of field stones, you can create a decorative bed border in a very short time.