You may not be able to create a stone border in five minutes, but with a little skill you can do it in a manageable amount of time. Unlike a wooden edging, a stone edging is very weather-resistant and therefore easy to care for.
How do I create a stone bed border myself?
To make a bed border out of stone yourself, you need suitable stones such as field stones, sandstone, granite or old bricks. These can be purchased from specialist retailers or collected from nature. Depending on the desired stability and appearance, a mortar bed can be useful. Make sure your garden has a harmonious style.
Which stones can I use for a bed border?
You can use a wide variety of stones for a bed border. If you want it to be elegant, then granite is ideal. If, on the other hand, you want it to be very cheap, then use old bricks or bricks that are still there from the last renovation. But sandstone or fieldstone is also ideal for creating a bed border.
Possible stones for a bed border:
- Fieldstones
- Sandstone
- Granite
- old bricks or bricks
- large pebbles
Where do I get stones for my bed border?
You can get bricks very cheaply at a construction waste dump or directly from a demolition house, and with a bit of luck even for free. Then you just have to take care of the transport. Maybe you can also find something from friends or acquaintances. Otherwise, the building supply store is a good place to start. You may be able to buy remaining stock there quite cheaply. You can also get granite stones from specialist retailers, but they are significantly more expensive.
In some regions you can collect sandstones and field stones yourself, as can large pebbles or beach stones. Then it will definitely take a while until you have enough stones for a bed border. Get help from friends and acquaintances or go to a well-stocked hardware store. The stones there cost money, but you save a lot of time.
Do I have to set a stone surround in mortar?
If you just want to lay a simple row of sandstones or bricks, then a mortar bed is not necessarily necessary. However, if you want to set the bricks at an angle to create a jagged edge, then a bed of mortar is useful because it significantly improves stability and durability.
If you want to build a small wall or support a sloping bed, then mortar is essential for stability. It is mixed relatively quickly and you can usually find the instructions on the package. So you can create and border a new bed in one afternoon.
What do I have to pay attention to when making stone bed borders?
A stone border is solid and durable. Nevertheless, not every stone fits in every garden. Make sure there is a harmonious overall picture between the beds and the border. Noble stone goes well with noble plants while natural stones look more harmonious in a natural garden.
Tip
Use stones for your bed borders that match the style of your garden, such as granite for the rose garden and field stones or old bricks in the cottage garden.