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Dig of course. You know that

Thanks so much! Have a great day, @jfrancisut!!

You have a great idea and I have done this recently. There might be a bag of plastic spikes that come with your plastic edging that you can use for this reverse/removable method. To make it even easier, use some strong scissors or clippers and snip these plastic spikes in half. Also, you can buy bags of these spikes. The neat thing about this method is that you can reuse a shorter piece of plastic edging over and over and also resuse the spikes to it can save you money. You know what? I just looked at the Home Depot website and they only have the 8" ones in bulk/box, so I'm going to post a link here for the cheaper plastic ones for you that you should use after you snip them in half: www.homedepot.com/p/ProFlex-8-in-Nylon-Spiral-Landscape-Anchoring-Spikes-24-Per-Pack-1989N-24C/205966606 I hope this helps, @robstone5010.

I know, right?? Thanks for your comment, @anoicinfo4414.

My pleasure, @jenniferxie422!! I don't like to add more layers because I just don't like the way it looks since it has not been levelled out and can start looking a little weird. At just one level, it looks perfect. If you really want to, I'd just add one more layer and use landscaping block adhesive to stick the second layer on. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

@@maxpatch67 Thank you!!!

I love this too....all the energy and smiles!! I can watch it over and over. Thank you for your comment, auntielisa!!

I don't like to add more layers because I just don't like the way it looks since it has not been levelled out and can start looking a little weird. At just one level, it looks perfect. If you really want to, I'd just add one more layer and use landscaping block adhesive to stick the second layer on. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

It really depends how much it rains in your area if this would be a problem. I live in Nashville and I do install a drainage system with the downspouts that diverts the water into the ground, under the border and then exits out further into the yard. Please let me know if I can help you any more, @CP-nf9my.

I didn't like the yellowy light so I though it looked better in b/w. What do you think?

It will probably cost you around $6 or so per foot. Its not cheap, but you are making a really, really good border.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kindness. Yes, I sometimes use cardboard as well for the weeds. I use the cardboard after building the border. With this sturdy border, you don't need to put the cardboard down first. You would just overlap it over the extra concrete space on the backside of the border and them mulch on top. I only use cardboard in areas that either have grass in the area or a bunch of weeds have been there. Usually weeds are more of a problem in sunnier areas, but not always. I have a great video on using cardboard that I'll post here for you. Thank you again and please let me know if I can help you any more. ua-cam.com/video/HIWDPlaB6wY/v-deo.htmlsi=lDS_538RwGyL5SoN

No problem. You can build this on a slope. Using the plastic edge as your guide, angle the cement the way you want so the angle of the landscaping blocks is not quite as steep as your slope. Please let me know if I can help you any more.

Thank you for your kindness, @txarcher3967!!!

No. Only build this border if you are sure of what you want for a very long time. It's considered permanent. You would have to use a sledgehammer to bust it up.

I don't like to add more layers because I just don't like the way it looks since the area has not been levelled out and can start looking a little weird. At just one level, it looks perfect. If you really want to, I'd just add one more layer and use landscaping block adhesive to stick the second layer on. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

Yes, if it is real flat this could work. In this situation, I always attach the plastic edge to the ground on top of the grass and right next to the old edge to the whole area is just slightly larger than it was. I think it looks better to have the border above the ground because it is a sculptural element that can add beauty if made neatly and with pleasing curves. I hope this helps.

Thank you, @Em7306!! I almost always prefer to dig out the landscaping areas to make them lower so the mluch can sit in there properly and not spill over in the next few years. If you are able to dig out the dirt and mulch so its 4" below the edge of the walkway. If there is higher gound in the landsaping area, it should slope gently down to this edge. Find some good place to use this material like demping it up further into your landscaping area or around the house to help with drainage away from the house...or look for low spots in the yard to fill in. This all being said, once in awhile, there are special situations where I will build one of these with adaptions, on the edge of a sidewalk or driveway. I hope this helps.

A one time usage of cardboard as a weed barrier is all that is needed to fix this. The cardboard will kill the grass and it won't come back then the cardboard decomposes and is gone. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment!! Here is a great video on using cardboard: ua-cam.com/video/HIWDPlaB6wY/v-deo.htmlsi=lDS_538RwGyL5SoN

@@maxpatch67 I do landscaping for a living, not just DIY projects I can post on youtube and conveniently leave/edit things out of. "won't come back" Oh yea it will lmao. You must not know how grass spreads. Just bc you can't see it right now doesn't mean it's not spreading underneath lol.

@@maxpatch67 I do this for a living, not just DIY UA-cam videos that I can edit/leave things out of. You must not know how grass spreads if you think that's a one-time solution. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't spreading underneath and won't eventually pop up. I've been using cardboard since I started. You're not teaching me anything new here. I'm trying to teach YOU something. That this is not a good long-term solution.

Yes, you could use traditional mortar, but I’d suggest using landscaping block adhesive. I don’t like making it two layers high because I don’t like the way it looks as much.

Were you able to finish by using a saw or somehing?

I really appreciate your kind words.❤️👍 1. Yes. No problem. 2. You’d have to sledgehammer it apart to bust it up, so I wouldn’t making this border unless you are sure of what you want for many years. Have a great day, @tyler9. Thank you again for your kind words.

Yes. Don’t build this unless you are sure of what you want for many years.

Thanks! Here's a newer video: ua-cam.com/video/WJmPBu754z8/v-deo.html

Newer version :) ua-cam.com/video/WJmPBu754z8/v-deo.html

I believe the plastic border helps give the concrete something to adhere to other than just the ground

No that doesn’t work with this technique. The plastic edge provides height, acts as a for the cement, and creates the curve shape.

I’ve been wondering if I do 2 layers, will it withstand over time?

@@kaprial4821 absolutely! I’ve had mine up for a year, my mom has had hers in place for 23 years. They are extremely durable.

How did you get the top row to stay put? We keep knocking ours over with the lawn mower.

Try using landscaping block adhesive. Its very strong. Can find it in the caulking area of stores.

We were out in the country near Eldorado, Illinois.

Ah yes. I see El Dorado on the map. 😊

You can, but I don’t like the way it looks as much. Use landscaping block adhesive if you want to do it.

My pleasure!! I’m so happy to hear about your satisfaction and success!! Send me pix for my website if you want to: tim@timvogelaar.com. Have a great day!!

Yay! Thank you!