Robert Dyas Ez Border Roman Stone Border - Grey

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Designed to be easy to install, they are also supplied with any installation spikes required Designed to be easy to install, they are also supplied with any installation spikes required But, once you've taken the time to make sure it's level as best as you can (because there are lots of wonky ones on social media), I think it looks professional. I highly recommend doing this with a 1m spirit level, but you'll need to work out whether you want it perfectly straight or to match the slight slope of your garden. BUT, if you want something that will get lots of traffic or want to retain soil or containment, you're best considering things like:

So instead, I recommend mostly relying on holding it in line with a straight edge while nailing it down, like a long length of CLS structural timber. Or you could use your longest spirit level.Next, I used my string line as a guide to dig a 1-2" trench using an edging tool. The manufacturers recommend 1", but it's very difficult to be this precise. Also, I found that a ball point pen is visible in the sunshine, so you don't need to awkwardly try and keep masking tape on as I did with my first attempt. More Dry Lays

You may want to buy more, depending on your cuts if you prefer their pre-manufactured wholes. I wanted to save money and drilled holes instead. Setting up a String Line

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So I set up a string line to where we wanted our edging to be. I opted for a simple straight line as I knew I'd drive myself mad aiming for a symmetrical curve. As with all my projects where possible, I did a dry lay to get an idea of where I wanted my lawn edging to be. It's lightweight enough to move around and plan without tiring yourself out too early. Use all year round; Can be left in your garden in any weather, 365 days a year and will remain without any effects from the elements The string line doesn't even need to be perfectly square - just something you're visually happy with. More on this later!! Digging a Small Trench I had to get this part done first to work out the correct notch I needed to cut around the haunching. Tips for Cutting Rubbed Garden Edging

However, what appealed to me is how easy it looked to handle and cut. I also assume it will last longer than plastic which may fade and turn brittle in the sun. I'll keep you updated on that! Note, each of the scalloped grey edgings comes in 1.2m lengths (4ft) and after measuring my garden, I bought one more than I really needed. Environmentally friendly; Diverting tyres destined for landfill and turning them into attractive, high quality, functional products

I am an ambassador again this year for WD-40, so have plenty at hand. Other methods could be to rub a candle on the saw, or try a bar of soap! OR, if you don't want to be left with extra holes, then you can make two cuts - the first starting nearer the NEXT hole. But you will be creating some waste. Or Drill Through Your Haunching Versatile; Offers great flexibility which allows you to bend and shape around the curves of your garden If your ground is too hard, then I now would personally drill straight through the hole provided and straight into the ground. Or at least test it first. This will also cut out the need to create new holes as I did. Straight Edge Tip

If I were to do this again, I'd try drilling through the haunching too first. But at the time, I didn't want to create a weakness.Then I returned with my post hole shovel to scrape out what I'd dug while making the trench wide enough for my rubber edging.