Gravel beds not only look really chic and modern, their maintenance requirements are also kept within manageable limits. So it's no wonder that more and more garden fans are choosing this option. However, it rarely works here without a bed border that limits the gravel. But which lawn edge is suitable and matches the look?
Which edging is suitable for a gravel bed?
For an attractive gravel bed border, lawn edging stones made of concrete, lawn edging made of steel or borders made of natural stone or cast stone are suitable. Each variant has its own advantages in terms of appearance, durability and care.
Attractive edging stones
Concrete lawn edging stones are very effective at preventing gravel from getting into the adjacent areas. There are stones that end at ground level and variants that are placed vertically in a bed of sand or mortar. These are a few centimeters higher than the edge of the floor and are therefore better than flush-mounted borders.
The relocation
Vertical lawn edging stones almost always have to be concreted because only loamy, very heavy soil offers sufficient support. Below are the individual work steps:
- Dig a trench around twenty centimeters deep along the bed.
- Concrete, consisting of four parts coarse masonry sand and one part cement, do not mix it too liquidly.
- Pour a five centimeter high layer of concrete.
- Insert and secure edge stones.
- Fill the sides with sand.
- A paving hammer (€32.00 on Amazon) is recommended for alignment as it does not damage the stones.
- Cover the bed with gravel and add some soil to the lawn side.
Steel lawn edging
These visually fit in very well with modern gardens. They are available in stainless steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, aluminum or antique steel with a beautifully morbid-looking patina. This almost indestructible edging is made in such a way that additional anchoring is usually not necessary.
The relocation
- Lay out metal profiles and screw them together.
- If the surface is soft, you can hammer in the edges at a slight angle with a hammer. Place wooden board on the surface to avoid damage.
- If the ground is compacted, prick with a spade and then insert the edging.
Very attractive: The border made of natural stone
This edging takes up the look of the gravel bed and therefore harmonizes very well. Unfortunately, this option is not also the most expensive. Cast stone made from cement looks very similar to natural stone edging, but is significantly cheaper.
Tip
Vertical lawn edging stones have the disadvantage that they cannot be mowed directly at the border with a lawnmower and always have to be reworked with the trimmer. Lay a row of ground-level finishing stones in front of the vertical ones, including the last stalk.
