Wooden bed borders can be set up in a short time and can be quickly replaced if necessary, but unfortunately they do not last indefinitely. A stone bed border, on the other hand, is designed to last without requiring any special care.
How do I create a bed border with field stones?
A bed border with field stones can be achieved by lining up the stones along the edge of the bed or by building a small wall for sloped beds and separations. In the latter case, the use of mortar ensures stability. Field stones are only partially suitable for lawn borders.
In addition to paving stones and granite, you can also use field stones. They fit particularly well into a natural garden and can be installed quickly. A small wall made of two or three rows of field stones is a little more complex, but very decorative. You can use it to separate larger garden areas from one another or to create a sloping bed.
Design ideas for bed borders made of field stones:
- decorative design of sloped beds
- a simple row of field stones for small beds
- Wall made of field stones to separate larger garden areas
Where do I get the required field stones?
You can definitely collect field stones yourself. They are often found on the edges of fields, perhaps even in your own garden or on the farm next door. But ask before you take the stones from someone else's ground. You can find field stones in different sizes and shapes at the hardware store.
Do I have to attach field stones in a special way?
If you only lay a row of field stones, then no fastening is necessary. Simply place the stones at the edge of your bed as desired. But if you want to use it to secure a sloping bed or create a wall, then stability is very important. You should definitely work with mortar here. Here it makes sense to combine stones of different sizes.
Are field stones also suitable for edging lawns?
If you want to separate a lawn from a flower or vegetable bed, then field stones are only suitable to a limited extent. Naturally, the field stones do not have a straight edge, and they are not placed in the ground so that they form a flat surface. The lawn cannot always be mowed perfectly on this edge.
Occasionally you will definitely need to use lawn edge shears (€17.00 on Amazon) to keep your lawn looking well-groomed. Nevertheless, over time some grass will grow on the other side of the stones in your bed. You then have to laboriously remove this.
Tip
With a simply laid row of field stones you can create a decorative bed border in no time.
