Yes, you can lay gravel on soil, but it is not typically recommended. Gravel is a type of rock that is easily compacted, making it ideal for driveways and paths. Soil, on the other hand, is not as compactible and can be easily damaged by the weight of the gravel.
If you have gravel, you may need to edge it to keep it in place and tidy. Edging can also help to contain any mulch or soil you may have around your gravel. You can use plastic, metal, or stone to edge your gravel.
Edging is a critical component of any lawn care routine. It is the process of cutting the grass along the edge of the lawn, where the lawn meets sidewalks, driveways, or other hardscaping. Proper edging creates a clean, crisp line between the lawn and hardscape, and gives your lawn a well-manicured look. There is no single answer to the question of how deep edging needs to be. The depth of the cut will depend on the type of edging tool you are using, the thickness of your lawn, and the desired look.
One of the easiest ways to create a garden border on a budget is to use plants that you already have. You can also find plants on sale or at a nursery. You can also use recycled materials to create a border.
4.8/5
8" Inch Nail Size Fits Most Major Brands at a Lower Cost!
Spiral Hammer-In Design for Secure Hold! Easily Do-it-yourself, works with all soil types.
Durable Heavy-Duty Plastic. Will Not Rust Or Deteriorate.
Made in the USA! Professional Grade Quality! INSTALLATION: Designed for installation with a rubber mallet or by hand based on soil density.
Multi Purpose Application: Paver Edging, Landscape Edging, Weed Fabric, Artificial Turf & More
$234
I purchased these to secure an edge for a playset arrangement that measures 10 feet by 20 feet. The fact that these plastic nails can withstand such a battering from a hammer truly astounds me. Despite repeatedly smacking them on the edge of the head, I was only able to break one of them.These would definitely be the best nails given a regular soil. But in our situation, there are roots and rocks in the earth. I could nearly completely drive these nails in, but the final inch or two would force me to stop. The nails probably ran into some stones. My hammer would strike the plastic nails hard, and the hammer would rebound while the nail remained stationary. About one-fourth of the spots where I needed a nail could be covered by these nails. That's how the nails were driven in. However, the remaining 3/4 of the spots I needed a nail were impassable. Ultimately, I decided to use galvanized metal tent posts, which I have just ordered.Don't misunderstand me. These would work well on the majority of soils. These are hard nails.
4.5/5
SNIP TO FLEX: Cut spines where needed to create smooth curves, or leave spines uncut to create rigid straight sections
DURABLE & FLEXIBLE: Flexible commercial grade plastic allows the edging to be installed in a straight line or molded to form curves
DO-IT-YOURSELF: Place the edging around your paved patios, concrete paths, and rock gardens and secure with anchoring stakes (sold separately) for a secure, long lasting border
SNIP TO FLEX PAVER, BRICK, OR LANDSCAPE EDGING: Create a beautifully landscaped yard and paver designs without having to hire a professional with easy to install commercial grade edging
KIT INCLUDES: 10 6-foot segments for 60 feet of commercial grade plastic edging, measuring 1.75 inches tall
$234
It performed admirably for me. I probably used it differently than other people did. I had to create a border between my lawn and some sizable trap stones. I positioned it so that the bottom edge faced the grass and the vertical edge faced the rock. I used some 8" galvanized spikes from Home Depot to secure it. To make the polymeric sand level with the nail heads, I spread some of the product from HD. I then placed 4X8 paver bricks end to end on top of that, adding extra sand between the seams. I bordered another flower bed in the same manner since I liked it so much. Although the plastic is incredibly strong, it curves as smoothly as possible when the ties between the wedges are cut.In the spring, we'll receive more. My only gripe is that the initial package I ordered cost $53. I needed another box because I was in the middle of a job, but the cost had increased to $75. Back to $53, now.
4.4/5
Dimex sprial spikes will never rust or deteriorate, unlike metal stakes or pins. The spiral design allows the spike to embed itself into the ground and keep your landscape edging in place, thus reducing shifting in your flower beds and gardens.
Reusable and recyclable, Dimex spikes are a versatile item to keep in the gardening shed for pop-up landscape projects.
In addition to no-dig landscape edging, EasyFlex nylon spikes can be used to secure landscape fabric during your gardening or flower planting projects.
EasyFlex plastic anchoring spikes are made in the USA by Dimex, a company committed to an eco-friendly stance, using recycled materials whenever possible. EasyFlex anchoring spikes are a part of a complete line of plastic and aluminum landscape products offered by Dimex.
EasyFlex plastic/nylon anchoring spikes are a universal method to secure your no-dig landscape edging. Compatible with various brands of no-dig edging, these sturdy spikes are perfect to secure your DIY landscape projects for years to come.
$234
These Dimex stakes are more stronger than the bulk pack from another business that resembles them. When I first tried them, a full quarter of the stakes snapped off, and they also bent excessively. Even with pre-wetting, the stakes were simply not adequate for my hard, compacted clay soil. All of these Dimex stakes functioned without breaking, and as long as you have something to grip the head with, you can even pull them out if you run into a rock or root. After putting in around 140 feet of this no-dig edging, I discovered that it is preferable to stop hammering the soil when you run into resistance (due to compaction, not roots), and to wait for a rain (or water) before completing the job. I decided to continue and place a stake every other hole because it gets so hot here in Georgia during the summer, which meant I needed a lot of extra stakes. Another piece of advice is to test your hole with a metal tent stake before inserting a plastic one. As a result, if you come across an immovable object, you will either be able to smash through it (if it's a small root) or at the very least, know that the location is not suitable for a stake—at least not without first digging out the impediment.
4.4/5
CUSTOMIZABLE LENGTH: For shorter lengths, simply measure out the amount needed for your project and cut with garden shears - or create a larger design by using the included connector to join multiple coils
DO-IT-YOURSELF: Place the edging around raised flower beds, trees, and gardens and use a rubber mallet to drive the spikes into the tabs for a secure, long lasting border
DURABLE & FLEXIBLE: Flexible heavy-duty plastic allows the edging to be installed in a straight line or molded to form curves, and long spiral spikes combat frost heaves and heavy rain to keep your design in place
EASYFLEX COMMERCIAL GRADE NO-DIG LANDSCAPE EDGING: Create a beautifully landscaped yard without having to hire a professional – this commercial grade plastic edging can be used for both gardens and paver edging
KIT INCLUDES: 20-foot coil of heavy-duty black landscape edging, 1 connector to create a seamless border between different pieces of edging, and 8 8-inch nylon spiral spikes to hold edging in place
$234
What happened to this item? Fantastic. A footpath that had to bend around a tree to get to my wife's stained glass workshop presented me with a serious problem. When I later observed a neighbor utilizing the Dimex EdgePro, I realized I had a fix. The use of this solution eliminated the need to dig up the tree's roots or attempt to "bend" stones or landscaping timbers to fit around the tree. The product's edge was high enough to support mulch on the side facing the flower garden and stones on the side facing the walkway. Two things to bear in mind: If you're going to utilize stones, I found that the "Heavy Duty Edging" was well worth the extra money. Second, it may be wise to purchase extra Dimex spiral nylon nails if you intend to make a lot of edging curving. Making curves requires significantly more nails than drawing long straight lines. Oh, and did I forget to mention that using Dimex EdgePro allowed me to complete the project in the same amount of time as it would have taken me to cut, drill, and install just a handful of the numerous landscaping timbers I would have needed without it.
4.3/5
EASYFLEX NO-DIG LANDSCAPE EDGING: Create a beautifully landscaped yard without having to hire a professional - lawn edging that is easy to install with no digging required
DURABLE & FLEXIBLE: Flexible plastic allows the edging to be installed in a straight line or molded to form curves, and long spiral spikes combat frost heaves and heavy rain to keep your design in place
KIT INCLUDES: 20-foot coil of black landscape edging measuring 1.5 inches tall, 1 connector to create a seamless border between different pieces of edging, and 6 8-inch spiral spikes to hold edging in place
CUSTOMIZABLE LENGTH: For shorter lengths, simply measure out the amount needed for your project and cut with garden shears - or create a larger design by using the included connector to join multiple coils
DO-IT-YOURSELF: Place the edging around raised flower beds, trees, and gardens and use a rubber mallet to drive the spikes into the tabs for a secure, long lasting border
$234
The device is highly user-friendly and does precisely as it is supposed to. Numerous folks bemoaned how high the edging was. The height of the edging is OK unless you are utilizing anything that is physically greater in diameter than the edging. I utilized pine bark chunks, both little and large, as well as hardwood mulch in my planting beds. The spikes that come with the set are around 6 inches long, more than 3/8" in diameter, and will need to be driven into the ground with a headed hammer or mallet. Every five feet, when the ground wasn't completely level, or where I was anchoring a curve, I utilized the spikes. Many people have now complained that there aren't enough spikes. There isn't a lot of material given for a 100-foot run. I utilized 4 inch landscaping paper staples to address this issue in the most affordable way possible. Similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/500-4-Landscape-Garden-Staples-Strong-Steel-Made?ie=UTF8
4.3/5
Permanent and virtually maintenance free, Creates straight runs or curves with ease
EasyFlex aluminum landscape edging keeps your garden and flower beds weed-free and blocks grass from growing into your river rock or mulch landscaping. Dimex metal edging will not rust, rot, crack, or degrade over time
It is Made from recycled material, is non-toxic, has excellent corrosion resistance and is all around environmentally friendly.
Easy installation - just slide the ends of the material together and insert included spikes
$234
The number of reviews that state that the components "glide together easily" has astonished me, to start with. We used WD40 and read a lot of reviews. We struggled mightily for a full hour attempting to get the pieces to fit together. After about an inch, we eventually got two pieces to move together, but we were unable to make it go any farther or separate them. We abandoned the project out of pure frustration and headed to a pub to have a beer.To try a different edging, my husband was prepared to return all of the boxes to Amazon. I resist giving up easily. I suggested that we try again in the morning when it would be cooler since I believed that the metal would compress and be a little easier to deal with. When I finally got two pieces to slip together, I virtually did a song and dance outside early in the morning. I was prepared to crack open a bottle of champagne when I got my third shot to connect!Here are a few advices:1. Try to slide the components together while the outside temperature is the coldest.2. WD40 makes the components slick, so only apply it when absolutely required.3. We overlapped by 4 inches, but since this is an expensive edging, I think our next installation will have less overlap!4. Hold the pieces together while transferring it to the installation location using a 2-inch length of duct tape. We adhered the end of the duct tape to the bottom border and left it there.5. When installing the edging, run a half-moon edging tool down the earth.6. Fill the ditch you made with the edging tool with all of the connected edging pieces.7. Using a rubber mallet, pound a little part at a time beginning at one end. One person can put their foot on the top of the edge while the other uses a mallet to pound and then hammers the spikes in.8. On a few pieces, we just corrected the overlaps rather than cutting the edging.I've included a picture of the assembled parts in the ditch we dug.No matter what we tried, we were unable to separate the two components that were cemented together on top of one another in the package, so perhaps we can receive a refund for the parts we couldn't use.Be patient because the outcome will be worth the inconvenience! Although it looks fantastic, it would be amazing if the maker provide instructions on HOW to slip the pieces together!
4.3/5
Decorative top looks natural and helps to keep mulch dirt etc in the bed
Installs in minutes no digging required
Ten 12" sections
texture only on front side of product
Weed barrier provides function in the garden
$234
-Very simple to install. Even with Georgia's hard red clay, it only only a small amount of labor to get these into the ground.-The parts fit together exactly as neatly as they do in a straight line, making 90-degree corners simple to build.-Looks decent, especially considering the cost.-appears to be firmly planted. The depth of the spikes and low profile of this border, combined with the fact that I had to replace the prior one because it never kept vertical, give me confidence that it will hold its position better.(Although it's not a pro or a con, I would mention that the spikes on the pieces I received didn't like those in the image. Under the visible portion, which is the scalloped shape in the picture, my plastic actually only had three locations with spikes, not one continuous piece. However, I believe that will be sufficient to maintain stability.)Cons: I wish there were different forms for the "rocks" on top; the pattern's repeat every 12 inches is quite obvious.Even though 90-degree angles are simple, making a smooth curve and a tight curve are both nearly challenging. It was difficult, and you can see tiny gaps between the 12-inch pieces, but I was able to pound and cut enough to form a quarter-circle with a radius of around 8 feet.
4.1/5
GARDENING USE - Can be used as garden twist tie, securing plants, vines, shrubs and flowers to trellis, stakes, or other supports
PACKAGE & WARRANTY - 2 reel garden plant twist tie, 100% money back guarantee, meet customer’s satisfaction
TWIST TIE LENGTH & MATERIAL - 328 feet length(100 meter) 2 reel, Main material is plastic and iron wire
CONVENIENT CUTTING - Cutter built into the spool, you can cut the twist ties freely according to the length
HOME & OFFICE USE - Can be used as cable tie to organizer headphones line, USB cable, computer line and mobile phone charger cable, keep your cables neat and organized
$234
In two planting summers, I've already used almost the entire roll. It can double or treble up to hang small fans in a tent and is light enough for peas.The lack of a "start" to the line on the roll I received is my sole criticism. It wasn't there, either! I requested assistance from my husband, who eventually gave up and just cut a small amount for me to begin with—I'm certain this was in the middle of the roll. Determining which strands will pull, which won't budge, and which line will be 3 inches long has thus been a lot of fun. Therefore, the dispenser no longer actually dispensing. It resembles a twist-tie spider used as a prop in a movie. Adventure!
3.8/5
EASYFLEX LANDSHARK POUND-IN LANDSCAPE EDGING: Create a beautifully landscaped yard without having to hire a professional - landscape edging with minimal ground preparation
CUSTOMIZABLE LENGTH: For shorter lengths, simply measure out the amount needed for your project and cut with garden shears - or create a larger design by using the included stakes to join multiple coils
KIT INCLUDES: 12 foot serrated coil of black landscape edging, and 2 heavy duty anchoring stakes to keep the ends of the edging in place
FLEXIBLE: Flexible, yet sturdy plastic allows the edging to be installed in a straight line or molded to create tight curves
DO-IT-YOURSELF: Score the ground about 2 inches deep around your design, place the edging in desired location and gently push or hammer with the serrated edge facing down
$234
I had little trouble installing this, albeit I did have to dig a hole first with an edger. Using the edger, it was simple to make curves and straight parts, and since I only dug 1.5 inches down, I was able to see any pebbles or roots before I started pounding.It was 95 degrees here when I laid this out to uncurl, and the rubber got so hot that it stained the grass brown. I lay them out on the mulch after that initial error. On uneven ground, it can be challenging to maintain it completely straight, but using something like Col-Met metal edging is the only way to prevent that.Although this vendor's quantity restrictions can be a little bothersome, the price and quality were both good. If I could, I'd buy more products from them.
If your gravel is moving, it's likely because the ground underneath is eroding. There are a few ways to keep your gravel from moving: - Install a retaining wall: This will help to hold back the soil and keep your gravel in place. - Use a heavy duty fabric: Laying a fabric over the soil will help to keep the gravel from sinking into the ground. - Use landscaping timbers: Placing timbers around the perimeter of your gravel area will help to keep the gravel from moving.
One way to make a garden border is to use edging. You can find edging at most home improvement stores. It comes in a variety of materials, such as plastic, metal, or stone. Once you have your edging, you will need to dig a trench around the perimeter of your garden bed. The trench should be about six inches deep. Next, you will need to line the trench with the edging of your choice. Once the edging is in place, you will need to fill the trench with soil. Finally, you will need to add plants or mulch
There are many ways to make natural edging, but one of the most popular is using a stone or log border. This method is simple and effective, and it can be used on any size garden. To create a stone or log border, first mark out the area where you want your border to be. Then, using a shovel, dig a trench that is about 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Next, line the trench with stones or logs, making sure that they are snug against each other. Finally, fill in the trench with soil, and water the area well
There are a variety of different tools and materials you can use to edge your garden. Some common options include: -Brick -Stone -Concrete -Wood -Plastic -Metal -Landscape fabric -Mulch The best option for you will depend on the look you are trying to achieve and the amount of maintenance you are willing to do. For example, brick and stone edging can create a very polished look but may require more regular upkeep than something like plastic or metal. Wood ed
There are a variety of garden edging options to choose from and the best one for you will depend on your personal preferences and the look you are trying to achieve. Some popular edging choices include brick, stone, metal, plastic, and wood. Each option has its own set of pros and cons, so be sure to do your research before making a final decision. Ultimately, the best garden edging is the one that creates the look you desire while also being functional and durable.
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