Have you ever thought how beautiful and tidy your garden would be if it were surrounded by a border? You can use cobblestones, stones, small pots, or even logs. To save money, you can use homemade alternatives.
David Nkwanga, a gardener, explains that a rim helps keep the soil in place so it doesn't run off when it rains.
It also prevents grass from entering the garden. And since the edge is surrounded by rocks or logs, you don't have to keep carving.
He adds that the rand does not require much maintenance.
These are some of the materials to use:
- Stones can be used around the edges of the garden, but this depends on the type of stone that is accessible. Stone slabs can be good for edging. “For someone who can access the stones on their land or in a quarry, this can be a relatively cheaper alternative. Otherwise, stones bought on the free market may not be cheaper than cobblestones,” Nkwanga points out.
- Bricks can also be used, especially good quality clay bricks. However, Nkwanga explains that tiles tend to wear down and plastering can be a sustainable alternative. "Using bricks instead of paving can save at least 40% in costs, but their lifespan is also relatively shorter," he says.
- Wood can be another cheaper option for pavers, as the main limitation is that most wood is not waterproof and termite resistant, which can cause it to rot in a relatively short period of time. Nkwanga adds that some types of wood are relatively resistant to water breakdown. One of these trees is teak, which is a good design in nature. Pine is relatively resistant to rot even after contact with water. "Another way to make it resistant to wood ants and rot is to treat and paint it regularly," he advises.
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