Followed your link to this updated video, and just wanted to let your recent viewers know I built a border in 2017 with some smaller Belgian pavers using this technique, and after 4 winters with lows around -9 to -17 deg. F, my border still looks just like when I first built it. Every single block is still exactly where I laid it. (Except for a few my fencing contractors busted out to replace a wood fence.)
Glad to know it held up. I've watched a couple different videos on making borders and this one is the I think I'll follow. I was worried how it would hold up over time.
I just finished my no dig border, 50 ft, and I am very happy with the results. I am 81 and can't even lift a 50 lb. sack of Quickrete, but I figured out how to slip it from my car into my wheelbarrow. I left it in the wheelbarrow, slit open the top, and used a #3 can to scoop it out. Once I got the weight down to about 10 lbs, I could lift it up and pour the rest out. I made sure my bricks were all even using a board on top, and level sideways and it really looks professional. Thanks for the great instructions.
Whoa, Jeanette!!!! I am super impressed!! Wow!!!! I hope you are already recognizing the advantages of this border over any you have had in the past. You work has really paid off!! Hey, if want to share some photos of your project, I'd love to see it and post it on my website www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. If you want, you can just email the pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. Jeannette, thank you for this inspirational comment!!!!
Jeannette Rowden you are my hero!! I am a single senior and want to do as much as I can without hiring someone (too expensive). I'm going to try your method of slipping the bag of Quickrete into my wheelbarrow. Now all I need is an Iron Man body suit to do the rest!! 😅😅 I'll take my time as I have a very bad back. It's always great to hear from someone who took on this type of project at our age! Thank you for your comment!!
I love how simple this is and how you got straight to the point an broke it down step by step!! No long drawn out talking just straight to business awesome video and work 👍👏🏽
No way!!! Actually that's about what I expect. :) I'm so glad to hear that and I really appreciate the update....very encouraging for myself and to others reading these comments. Have a great day, @eastsideozzy!!!
@@maxpatch67 I'm considering using this method but as the above poster mentioned about moving soil, I worry how well it will hold up over time. North Texas here, my ground shifts a lot due to our clay soil. Not sure if using paver base and sand would be any better.
@@maxpatch67 it turned out great! while we didn’t use the method in the video for our front bed (my back hates me) im DEFINITELY using it when we border our tree. Nonetheless I’m super proud i actually did it instead of paying someone to.
@@waldog38 😫oh bro the soreness! If i had come across this video just two days prior to us starting i would have, but to change our whole approach the night before we wanted to start would have just thrown us off.
My wife and I did this today. Your video was so helpful. Our border came looking better than we had hoped. Adding the curves was a great tip. The best thing about this is how quick it was. We finished a 20 foot border in a little over an hour.
Jose, I'm really glad to hear this! I'm so excited for you!! I have website where I'm posting pix of viewers finished borders and wondered if you mind sending me some pix! The website is: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. If you want to send me pix, you can send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Thank you for taking the time to send me this comment, Jose!
Viewed your video several times, to get up my courage! Bought my supplies, recruited one helper, and in two days was able to transform my yard. My neighbors can't believe it! Just followed your steps. I did use cardboard instead of fabric for weed control -- we'll see how that works! I'd post some pics if I had permissions....big thanks for your video!!!! TH-cam is making us all experts!
Whoa...way to go, Kd theVP!!!! I'm so glad you shared your story. I'm gathering some pix from people that have made this border to share with others soon and if you'd like to share your pix with me, you could send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. That's my email associated with my photography website timvogelaar.com. I can't wait to see what you have made and thank you for the comment!
@@kdsmclife7080 Whoa!!! Incredible!!! That beautiful curve you have going across the front! Nice work! No wonder the neighbors are noticing...it really looks perfect.
Just finished this ! I’m so grateful for this video. I completed it all by little old self. I wish I could share a picture here. I even split a rock for a perfect end on a piece that was short coming up to the end. I felt so empowered from this little project. Next step will be trying a fire pit spot. My husband is worried he will come home one day to a full on moat surrounding the house 🤣. Thank you for this!
This is perhaps the best border instruction video I have seen. It took away my inexperienced fears by providing a simple step by step process that was very logical and not intimidating. Thanks! Where I live all the professionals are over worked and unavailable for small jobs like mine. My neighbors will thank you!!
Ricke Guitar, I'm also a middle school art teacher so maybe that expains the thoughtful instructions. I'm so excited for you. You won't regret creating your super nice border. If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Feel free to browse other viewers' work there. People have really improved their properties as you can see in the photos. Have a great day!
Excellent. Also watched the original. I'm moving and taking a lot of perennials with me. New place needs borders, and this 71 year old grandma is going to DIY, thanks to you!
Awesome!! If your area is going to be pretty big, you may want to have the materials delivered from you local store. They can deliver everything together, making it easier for you to get to building without having to lug the supplies home from the store yourself. Have a great day!!
Just did this this weekend. If you’re not sure, it is CHEAP and EASY! I can’t believe how good it looks. I have never done any type of landscaping and seriously thought this might end in us having to call in professionals but it looks SO GOOD! I was doing it myself around some trees in our front yard yesterday and our neighbors kept stopping to tell us how good it looked. We now have one of the best looking front yards in the neighborhood. If you’re on the fence, do this. It will turn out great if you follow the directions.
H L, thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. I really appreciate the high recommendation. I'm so happy you love your new landscaping border. I know you will be proud of it for many, many years. If you are interested, I'd love it at some point if you would send me some pix to use on my website. You could send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Here is where I would post yours: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Thanks again!! I am very happy for you!!! :)
Me and my husband just don’t know anything about gardening, I mean we are really awful doing anything related to that. But I saw this video and thought to myself “It looks like something we can do!”. And we just finally finished our landscaping (in two days) and it looks GREAT! I'm so thankful for this video! And thank you for sharing this to us!
I'm so glad you had great success with this border and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment... I really appreciate that!! Have a great day, @marisol2819!!
Honestly, it is really the very best method I've ever seen over all and I was just lucky enough to come up with the idea a few years ago. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!!
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I am landscaping an area with a lot of tree roots and so I can’t dig down to set them in the ground. I have spent hours watching videos on TH-cam and finally found my answer with your method. Thank you!
Hi Cindy, I am using this great method myself. I ran into a horrible patch of root thatch like you. about 30 feet of it. I bought a new wood saw blade for my reciprocating saw. it worked great.... it laid out precisely how wide I wanted and how deep I wanted the base for the concrete.
Dream solution for a woman married to a non-gardening/non-handyman spouse. Getting materials tomorrow for our gardens that are desperately in need of a makeover
My wife and I just completed edging our large landscaping bed in the front yard of our house .....so easy and only took us 3 hours....looks great! Thanks a million!
Mackey, I'm so excited for you!! I know it must be a huge upgrade for you and you feel so accomplished when you see what you have done. Congratulations!! If you'd like so share your images, I'd love to post them on my webpage here: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. You can mail them to tim@timvogelaar.com if you'd like. Have a great day and thanks for your comment, Mackey!!!
I really, really appreciate that. Thank you for the kind words. I’m a middle school teacher so maybe that’s the reason for the qualities of the video. Have a great day!
Thank you! I’m going to try this soon. My husband and I are the least handy people. We know NOTHING about landscaping or anything house/ yard related. We are learning! Thank you for an easy to follow video!
It’s people like you that make the most of us no-good-for-nothing look pro 😁 I can’t wait to start this project using your steps and make our lawn beautiful. Thanks again. Like others have already commented, you are simply the best 🙏 thanks again
Hey, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It means a lot to me!! If you get a chance when you are finished, I'd love it if you sent me some finished pix to put on my website to share with others as noted in the video description. Thanks again!!
Just finished this project. Your video was the perfect inspiration! At 77 years old, lugging around 28 bags of concrete was a pain but I am VERY pleased with the results! Thank you!! Wish I could share an image with you.
Oh, I'm so glad to hear of your success. I bet it looks amazing. Yes, you can share your photos with me by sending your photos to tim@timvogelaar.com. I'd love to see them. Congatulations!!
Thank you so much. Inspired by your video, I finished my front yard in 2020 by myself alone. Laid 198 blocks, used 16 bags quickset concrete, 300 hundred + galvanized nails, 6-Pack Gatorade, 6-pack Beck Beer, and more....
Whoa!! I'm so glad to hear this good news, Phil!! I'm so excited for you!! You don't have to, but if you wanted, you could send your pix to my email and I'll post them on my website. I bet it looks great in your yard! My email is tim@timvogelaar.com and here is a link to projects others have done with this technique: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Have a great day, Phil, and thank you for your comment!
I watched your video and did this along my backyard fence last year. Even though the ground isn't level, it turned out wonderfully. I've received a ton of compliments. I have already set the edging in place to do the same thing around the beds at the front of the house as well as three tree rings. Thank you so much for your videos and the inspiration.
Thank you for this encouraging comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to send this to me. I hope you will send me some pix to use on the website when you do your front borders...I can't wait to see them!! www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border
I am NOT an outdoor person, but I just had all my shrubs and flowers dug up to redo my beds for a better look and easier maintenance. THIS looks like something I can do and I am so excited to do this. Thank you!
Perfect timing for us -our new house has no plantings in the front and now we are confident that we can easily have a beautiful border to our upcoming garden. Thank you!
I just used your idea for a 40’ lavender garden - about to do the misting step now. It’s looking like your video. Thank you. I decided to dig a small trench and fill it with locking granite then hammered galvanized nails into the ground to make it a natural curve.
I have two questions I'd like to hear your thoughts on. 1.) Do you find that the black plastic no-dig edging gets in the way when mowing? Does it get "chewed up"? Or can you mow right over it? 2.) How does the quick-krete affect the permanency? What if you want to change the border or remove it? Thank you!
1) No not at all I mow and weed wack right up against it. You don't mow over it because the blocks are right on top of it. 2) It's more or less meant to be permanent but if you want to remove, you can just whack the bricks with a sledgehammer and they will come loose easily. But the concrete will most likely be stuck to the bottom of the brick so not easily reusable. If you want to salvage the bricks you can put a piece of wood up against the brick before wacking it with the sledgehammer. But still will be a pita getting the concrete off the bottom.
Thanks Maxpatch, it looks great!!! 👍👍👍 I’ve read some of the many comments, I would say that this diy border project is the GOOD STANDARD METHOD that everyone can adopt to do for their yards!!! I’ve learned a lot today! I Love CLASSICAL MUSIC, so it is entirely appropriate listening and seeing you finishing the job! Thanks again! 🇺🇸👍🤩
Hello! This is a great idea! I can't stand gardening and my mother loves to garden! I am so excited to help her with this project this gardening season! Thank you for restoring my faith in outdoor gardening! 😂 I will update when we are done!
Great! Thanks for taking the time to leave this comment. When you finish, you are welcome to send me some pinished pix to use on my website for this border technique. You can email the pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. I can't wait to see how yours turns out!!
I’m glad to hear that, Connie. This border has been perfected with step #5 that I added. Also, I tried to include details for the most common questions asked in my comments.
If have have a chance, please send me a finished border photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
This is EXACTLY what I'm going to do to our front yard this Spring! Thanks for showing such an easy way to do it. I actually already have the edging, just need to take it up and reshape it w/ some nice curves. Excellent idea!!
I'm so glad to hear this! You won't regret creating your super nice border. If you'd like to send me pix at my email tim@timvogelaar.com thenI could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries .....feel free to browse other viewers' work there. Have a great day, Syllina!
Me again... this update is GREAT! I especially love that you recommend protection while working with quickcrete, too... folks who haven't worked with it before aren't likely to know they really do need protection when handling it. This update has so many useful nuggets... better pricing for metal spikes... how many linear feet per bag of quickcrete... slope away from the house for drainage... well done, sir!!!
Ya it’s the right time of year while it’s cool out and the ground is better to work in for planting now because of the rains. Later in summer planting can get pretty difficult. Some places I work get hard as a rock later in summer.
I forgot to leave a comment! My chest is stuck out for the moment. Your video was AWESOME period. I’m systematically doing my other hedges, mailbox, 2 trees and around my flagpole. Thank you for sharing! 😊
Oh, wow!!! I'm so glad to hear that. You must have a good eye for aesthetics and see how its going to raise the value of your property. I bet its going to look amazing. I'm so glad you are happy about this technique I made up and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment for me. Have a great day!!
Wow!!! Way to go!!! If have have a chance, please send me a finished border photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
This is the best. I just did this to the front of the house. It really makes an impact. This way the stones are not on dirt. If you hustle you can do this in a day. Great project!
I'm really glad to hear that! I'm going to start collecting images of finished projects to share with people and I was wondering if you'd like to share yours with me for that purpose. If you want to send me some pix, you can send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Thanks!
As I watched this I thought “you must be kidding?” This is one of, if not the best DIY project videos I’ve ever seen. I can’t to redo the border block stones I tried to lay down in my back yard. I could have used this two years ago. With sincere thanks.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and I'm really glad you found this video. I was working on a landscaping border a few years ago and dreamed up this idea and it solves so many problems that people have with borders. If you get a chance to create the border, please send me some pix so I can post them on my website ok? I have to say that I really like your username. :)
Yes you can!! If your project is large, a tip for you is to have the store deliver the materials and set them right next to your project area. It saves a lot of work getting the materials home and it's worth the delivery fee. Your project will turn out great just like the video shows....its for real!!! Have a great day, Teresa TV!!
Really like the finished look of the stones along the lawn bed. I have similar colored stonework along the the pillars and frontal areas of my house; kind of grayish and off white mixture of stones. This will really add a nice touch. Thank you for the video!
I just followed this video and did the area along my house. This was GREAT! Fun project, easy, quick and the outcome was fantastic! Thanks for the video!
No way!!! I'm so happy for you. Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful comment. I'm sure it looks great. I know it will give you many years of great landscaping!! Have a great day, @creeser9588!!
I finished mine about a month ago using your video as my guide, and it worked great. would post pictures, but not sure how to do that or if it is allowed., But truly thank you for the great video, it really works
@@shortstack1757 The concrete adds height(just for looks), adds bonding and stability for the blocks, and goes a long way as a weed barrier for aggressive grasses and weeds like we have here in Nashville which includes Bermuda Grass.
Do you have a video on the DIY of the actual flower bed? I have a similiar style and "before" condition and would love to see the steps that went into making that flower bed look so nice
I don't have any videos on landscape design. As an artist, I think there is quite a bit that goes into it. I consider it to be "making art with plants". In this case, I used a mix of existing plants being trimmed way back, moving some plants, and adding a little new to make a pleasing look. Thanks for your question, alymar177!
maxpatch67 to add to the question. I cut all of the plants and bushes down that I did have in the flower bed already . But the roots are still there. Did you dig your roots up or just added new plants along with the roots?
Just did this to my yard for the first time, I am new to doing this and it seems to work well! I kinda alternated it and got it to set, but it looks neat and I did my best living by myself for now before I get a roomie. Thanks for this video!
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!!
Hey, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you have a chance, I'd love if you could send me some photos of your finished border. I'd love to see your handiwork! If you want, you can send me some pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. Congratulations!
WOW... I HAD NO IDEA that quick concrete worked like this. Honestly, I've been so terrified this entire time that I never even looked to see how to prepare it. I just assumed it had to be mixed. Crazy. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Doing this next weekend now!
Yup! Believe it or not!! Make sure to get the FAST-SETTING variety. It is the ONLY kind that is designed to work like this without mixing. Send me pix when you get done to tim@timvogelaar.com and have a great day!!
Thanks for the great video! Followed each step this past weekend and am super happy with the results. I have a slope in the front yard and it was no issue using this technique!
I'm so glad to hear this!! You will love it for so many years!! If you would like to send me some finished pix to tim@timvogelaar.com, I'd love to post them on my webpage www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Congratulations!!
This is my concern too--or, if you as the owner want to change/update/add to landscaping area and are stuck with the headache of removing concrete! Would sand be an alternative here??
Yes! Alternating the block faces would close the gaps. Maybe this would look good along a straight border? I recommend staying with the front facing arrangement, however. Many eye-pleasing landscapes use large, curving borders. The extra gap on the inside allows the border to turn without losing its "uniform" appearance.
@@maxpatch67 you can still easily make a curve without having gaps and I would recommend just throwing down a little paver base and tamp it rather than use concrete
I built one of these 2 rows high and 60 feet long, cost me $350 and has held up great. Settled into the soil perfectly and now I have a 60 foot wide flower bed for my home.
I did this to my lawn a couple years ago and LOVE IT!!! I did alter it a bit though. We have some drainage pipes that we used just sand around just in case we need to easily get to them for maintenance. I also used the sand on 1 flower bed that is already surrounded by concrete driveway/front walk, also just in case for maintenance or easier removal should a future owner not want it.
Well, that's cool. Many people have altered this technique for their personal needs and I guess that's one of the best parts about it. Thanks for your comment, DreamQueen, and have a great day!
If have have a chance, please send me a finished photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
I followed this video to edge my large flowerbed last spring, I love the results! It looks so clean and sharp and now my mulch isn't constantly being kicked out into the yard by critters. 👍
I'm so excited for you!! Thank you for sharing this in the comments. If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Feel free to browse other viewers' work there. I'll be checking my email for your pix!! Wait, maybe wait unitl later in spring so everything is looking its best.... Have a great day!
This was a great project.. took wife and I about 4 days to do this with 120 blocks and a bunch of bags of concrete. We had tons of compliments already. Very pleased.
Whoa!!!! I'm so glad to hear this!! You will love it for so many years!! If you would like to send me some finished pix to tim@timvogelaar.com, I'd love to post them on my webpage www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Congratulations!! Cool to see your neighbors recognize the huge improvement!!
I am getting ready to lay new edging on my front yard. Is this method...using the concrete, a permanent job? What if I (or a new home owner) wanted to change the edging at a later date? Just curious how "permanent" this particular method is? Can the concrete be broken up easily if changes need to be made later? Thank much!
Well, the yard is not dug up so it wouldn’t take any digging to get it out, but you’d have to break it up with a sledge hammer. You’d want to choose another method if you’re not sure of the long term. Thanks for the question, Derek.
Thank you "CitizenKate". Your comment satisfied my only worry about this edging project. Thank you very much. I will definitely be following this easy no dig border video.
Zachary, this is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern.
Finally! The perfect video to do this easily. Thanks so much! On step 5, can i fill the gap all the way to the top of the brick so that there is no gap in between? Thanks!
My pleasure, evocre8r. Yes, you can go ahead and toss the mix in the gaps up to reach the top of the blocks if you want. It will slope down and only the blocks will show when mulched.
Awesome. Been watching videos to learn landscaping. Whatever the cost is, I think it will make up for the labor to pay someone to do it. Retired, so every penny counts. Will take this route, and DIY. Keep my fingers cross, that someone like me, with no knowledge of yard work, except mow and weed, will be able to do it. Thank you for the great video, I just spent half the day reading every comments and responses, to make sure I will not make any regrettable and expensive mistakes. You are the best!
Julie, thank you for this comment. I am honored that you, using your critical thinking, decided to make this border. This border does solve many problems many people have with different borders and I really believe in it. You won't regret making this border, and thanks so much for the comment, Julie!! Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
That's what I would do if I weren't making it so curvy. With curves, it ends up looking worse having them flipped back and forth with gaps on the front side of the border sometimes. Your idea is perfect for straight lines. Thanks for the comment, Darren!!
This looks like a really interesting technique. A couple of questions: - How critical is it to use the boarder? That plastic will eventually get eaten up by my edger when I cut the grass. - Can the same technique be used for a 2 layer boarder? Place a mother layer of Quickcrete on top of the first layer of bricks, then set the 2nd layer of bricks on that?
was also wondering about both of those two points. in fact i was thinking once this is done i would add flat pavers on the outside along the lip of the plastic and that way the lawn mower wheel can ride over that as i cut the grass as seen in another TH-camr video of edge pavers. And for your second question, I too wonder if this would be strong enough to hold a second level of edgers on top to give it more height... its something i might try .. theres only one way to find out lol
Great questions and thanks for asking. 1. The plastic edge is very important to use as a form for the cement and it also has a leveling effect as it glides over small dips in the dirt, creating a much more uniform look to the border. I have had some people say they reversed the plastic edge and then removed it after using it, but I have not tried that and cannot testify to its effectiveness. Anyway, that could be an option for you. 2. I have not made a second layer on this type of border because I don't know if it would look that good and the difficulty level is raised some because you would mix up and use a traditional mortar between the layers. You could also use landscaping block adhesive. Even, though, it involves more work, I would highly recommend digging out the old dirt and mulch out of your area so the level is dropped enough so that there is plenty of room for the mulch to sit in there without spilling over. Also, the same thing can be accomplished by building your border out further so the dirt can slope down to the level of the bottom of the blocks and also have room for mulch. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!
This looks like it could be the perfect choice for me. I really appreciate your detailed instructions, too. A couple of questions: do you think this will stand up to Indiana winters? Also, how do you think this would work using a variety of garden stones for a more natural look? Thanks again for the great ideas.
Roxanne, this is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern. I hope this helps, Roxanne. Have a great day!!
I can't believe I've never seen this idea before! Brilliant and simple! And affordable! I live in Florida where we have sand and everything just sinks the sand. I love to outline my sidewalks and borders and around my tree with a smaller Cottage downs and they're always sinking! Now I have a real solution! Thank you!
Laura, I'm really glad you found this video. It sounds like this border is going to solve many of your problems with other borders. You haven't seen it before because I made up this technique myself to solve problems I have had with other types of borders. If you end up making yours, please send me pix with the contact info I put in the video description! Thanks and have a good day!!!
This is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern.
You will be glad you made it!! It's getting cooler and the cement needs to have a warmth of at least the 50's to set up hard, so that's something to consider. I hope you are having a good day. Thanks for the comment!! :)
Yes, when I came to this realization, it makes many things possible...but take note...this method only works with "fast-setting" concrete mix. It is made to work like this....all other kinds, you need to use traditional mixing methods which is ok, but a LOT more work for many projects. Thanks for your comment and have a great day!!
Your finish project looks good.. That works when your yard is level. I am doing some work in my yard now but my property is on a hill. I will be posting some videos of my project soon. I had to dig on my project..
Man, I'm so glad to hear that!! Wow!! Coingratulations. I don't know if you'd want to or not, but I would love to see pix of your work and post them to my website. You can email them to tim@timvogelaar.com and then I'd post them at www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries. Regardless, thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. Have a great day!!
Yes! Alternating the block faces would close the gaps. Maybe this would look good along a straight border? I recommend staying with the front facing arrangement, however. Many eye-pleasing landscapes use large, curving borders. The extra gap on the inside allows the border to turn without losing its "uniform" appearance.
Can you then stack another level using the weight of the stone to hold it in place without extra cement or can use use a fine layer of the ready mix cement to make the next level? How do you do this with small incline will it look off?
you could do that if you want to make a straight line with the blocks, as that is what they are designed to do, but for curves the only way you can really remove the gaps is by cutting the block, or getting a 2" wall cap block
@@elizabethdinny7894 I think you would have to make sure (very sure) that the first level is level, the next layer could be added with some construction adhesive. I wouldn't do more than 2 layers high with this method. To go higher than that it is probably best to dig the first layer into the ground about half way.
I did this in Boston using his old video and all the same material. The only difference is I went three rows high with the blocks. Not sure if the extra weight of each row of blocks (joints staggered) helped with stability, but after three winters everything is still solid. Only time will tell I guess.
I make these in Nashville, but others have made them in New England, Chicago, and Canada according to my previous video before this updated this one. There are tons of comments, but if you scroll way through them, they bragged how happy they are with them after a few years.
Well, we followed your instructions in the video and completed a beautiful landscape border in our front yard. Wish I could post pictures. It looks great and we feel so proud that we did it ourselves. Thanks!
Rebecca, I am soooo glad to hear about your success and happiness!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!! Hey, if you would like to, I'd love to post your pix on my website www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border if you want to send them to my email at tim@timvogelaar.com.
I went through a number of the comments and didn't see anyone address why to use concrete? My concern is what if I want to change the layout or design later? This seems like a permanent job?
Yes, Antonio, this is designed to be a permanent solution for many problems people have with other types of borders. The purpose of the concrete is to add height, stability, and act as weed barrier against aggressive grass and weeds. Thanks for your comment and let me know if you have any more questions, ok? Have a great day.
A decorative border doesn’t get a seasonal or even yearly wardrobe change. If the stone is just set down on the ground it’ll move with heavy rain or when the kids bump it playing in the yard. But if you want to change things around, pull the mulch back and use a flat edge shovel to wedge under the concrete and lift up. It’ll break apart pretty easily.
Hubby and I used your technique to landscape our front garden bed this weekend. LOVE!!! So easy and looks incredible. We have never landscaped before and it looks professionally done. Thank you so very much!!
No way!! I'm so happy for you!!! You are so welcome. The pleasure is all mine!! If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Either way, thank you for your encouraging comment and I hope you have a great day Kyesha!
This looks easy. I've been wanting to do something like this ti the front of my house. Can this be done without the bricks/ stones and just the concrete? I'm not a fan of the brick/ stone look. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Yes, you could, but you would need to adapt it somehow besides just leaving the blocks/stones off the top. You would at least want to finish the back side nice by adding an extra line of Vigoro to create a nice edge there.
I have some of the edging stuff and i saw some people who edged along their drive way makes a clean look so i am going to try it as soon as i can find some narrow bricks . Thanks for giving me the confidence. I will let you know how it goes I am 69 years old so wish me luck
Will this not heave with the frost, cracking and shifting the concrete? I'm in Canada and our winters are long and cold. Also does the stone set into the concrete, or is the concrete base just a type of footing? Thanks in advance.
Though I can’t speak from personal experience, others have left comments in my older video from Chicago, New England, and Canada saying they have been through a few winter and it’s still in great shape...so I don’t know for sure, but maybe it’s worth trying in a practice area??? I’m not sure whAt you would want to do.
The trick is to make sure that the dirt you fill in the area with does not cover/go above the weeping line of the foundation/walls, particularly if it is a brick home. This also means you have to slope the bed of dirt so it will shed water away from the foundation....putting dirt up against your house ...particularly dirt that is going to absorb rain and the watering of plants...is generally not something I like to do because I don't want to start or make any potential problems worse in terms of cracks, water, freezing and the resultant water issues in the foundation and/or walls.
Followed your link to this updated video, and just wanted to let your recent viewers know I built a border in 2017 with some smaller Belgian pavers using this technique, and after 4 winters with lows around -9 to -17 deg. F, my border still looks just like when I first built it. Every single block is still exactly where I laid it. (Except for a few my fencing contractors busted out to replace a wood fence.)
Thank you for your comment, CitizenKate. Fantastic!! I'm so glad to hear this!!
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Thank you so much
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Glad to know it held up. I've watched a couple different videos on making borders and this one is the I think I'll follow. I was worried how it would hold up over time.
I just finished my no dig border, 50 ft, and I am very happy with the results. I am 81 and can't even lift a 50 lb. sack of Quickrete, but I figured out how to slip it from my car into my wheelbarrow. I left it in the wheelbarrow, slit open the top, and used a #3 can to scoop it out. Once I got the weight down to about 10 lbs, I could lift it up and pour the rest out. I made sure my bricks were all even using a board on top, and level sideways and it really looks professional. Thanks for the great instructions.
Whoa, Jeanette!!!! I am super impressed!! Wow!!!! I hope you are already recognizing the advantages of this border over any you have had in the past. You work has really paid off!! Hey, if want to share some photos of your project, I'd love to see it and post it on my website www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. If you want, you can just email the pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. Jeannette, thank you for this inspirational comment!!!!
Jeanette good for you!! That’s amazing!!
@Jeannette Rowden , you’re an inspiration! Thank you!!
Jeannette YOU GO GIRL ! Great job ! I want to try this !
Jeannette Rowden you are my hero!! I am a single senior and want to do as much as I can without hiring someone (too expensive). I'm going to try your method of slipping the bag of Quickrete into my wheelbarrow. Now all I need is an Iron Man body suit to do the rest!! 😅😅 I'll take my time as I have a very bad back. It's always great to hear from someone who took on this type of project at our age! Thank you for your comment!!
I love how simple this is and how you got straight to the point an broke it down step by step!! No long drawn out talking just straight to business awesome video and work 👍👏🏽
Thanks so much for that compliment!! As a former teacher of 32 years, maybe I’m using my presentation skills👍 like in my classroom.
I can say that 5 years later its still 95% good! I had a few dip spots but it was from moving soil. I would highly recommend this route.
No way!!! Actually that's about what I expect. :) I'm so glad to hear that and I really appreciate the update....very encouraging for myself and to others reading these comments. Have a great day, @eastsideozzy!!!
@@maxpatch67 I'm considering using this method but as the above poster mentioned about moving soil, I worry how well it will hold up over time. North Texas here, my ground shifts a lot due to our clay soil. Not sure if using paver base and sand would be any better.
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Same concern here as I live where it snows and temp can drop below 0 Fahrenheit.
Jeannette: so glad you are active. I am 77 and do the same maneuver with all my large bags. No matter our age there is always a way!
Tomorrow my wife and i are layin our border down, this video just made me rethink my life.
About to redo mine. I feel your pain🤣🤣🤣
Alright!! Well, did it turn out as planned, Tyrell?
@@maxpatch67 it turned out great! while we didn’t use the method in the video for our front bed (my back hates me) im DEFINITELY using it when we border our tree. Nonetheless I’m super proud i actually did it instead of paying someone to.
@@waldog38 😫oh bro the soreness! If i had come across this video just two days prior to us starting i would have, but to change our whole approach the night before we wanted to start would have just thrown us off.
Really 😂
Like this one. Knows what he is doing. Told everything in a short time.
My wife and I did this today. Your video was so helpful. Our border came looking better than we had hoped. Adding the curves was a great tip. The best thing about this is how quick it was. We finished a 20 foot border in a little over an hour.
Jose, I'm really glad to hear this! I'm so excited for you!! I have website where I'm posting pix of viewers finished borders and wondered if you mind sending me some pix! The website is: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. If you want to send me pix, you can send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Thank you for taking the time to send me this comment, Jose!
Viewed your video several times, to get up my courage! Bought my supplies, recruited one helper, and in two days was able to transform my yard. My neighbors can't believe it! Just followed your steps. I did use cardboard instead of fabric for weed control -- we'll see how that works! I'd post some pics if I had permissions....big thanks for your video!!!! TH-cam is making us all experts!
Whoa...way to go, Kd theVP!!!! I'm so glad you shared your story. I'm gathering some pix from people that have made this border to share with others soon and if you'd like to share your pix with me, you could send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. That's my email associated with my photography website timvogelaar.com. I can't wait to see what you have made and thank you for the comment!
@@maxpatch67 Just sent my before and after pics!
@@kdsmclife7080 Whoa!!! Incredible!!! That beautiful curve you have going across the front! Nice work! No wonder the neighbors are noticing...it really looks perfect.
Kd theVP I want to see
@@demetria7639 Max has them, so can post at his discretion...
Just finished this ! I’m so grateful for this video. I completed it all by little old self. I wish I could share a picture here. I even split a rock for a perfect end on a piece that was short coming up to the end. I felt so empowered from this little project. Next step will be trying a fire pit spot. My husband is worried he will come home one day to a full on moat surrounding the house 🤣. Thank you for this!
This is perhaps the best border instruction video I have seen. It took away my inexperienced fears by providing a simple step by step process that was very logical and not intimidating. Thanks! Where I live all the professionals are over worked and unavailable for small jobs like mine. My neighbors will thank you!!
Ricke Guitar, I'm also a middle school art teacher so maybe that expains the thoughtful instructions. I'm so excited for you. You won't regret creating your super nice border. If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Feel free to browse other viewers' work there. People have really improved their properties as you can see in the photos. Have a great day!
Brilliant, I'm 56 with sore knees. You just saved me a lot of time. Thank you.
Excellent. Also watched the original. I'm moving and taking a lot of perennials with me. New place needs borders, and this 71 year old grandma is going to DIY, thanks to you!
Awesome!! If your area is going to be pretty big, you may want to have the materials delivered from you local store. They can deliver everything together, making it easier for you to get to building without having to lug the supplies home from the store yourself. Have a great day!!
Just did this this weekend. If you’re not sure, it is CHEAP and EASY! I can’t believe how good it looks. I have never done any type of landscaping and seriously thought this might end in us having to call in professionals but it looks SO GOOD! I was doing it myself around some trees in our front yard yesterday and our neighbors kept stopping to tell us how good it looked. We now have one of the best looking front yards in the neighborhood. If you’re on the fence, do this. It will turn out great if you follow the directions.
H L, thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. I really appreciate the high recommendation. I'm so happy you love your new landscaping border. I know you will be proud of it for many, many years. If you are interested, I'd love it at some point if you would send me some pix to use on my website. You could send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Here is where I would post yours: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Thanks again!! I am very happy for you!!! :)
Me and my husband just don’t know anything about gardening, I mean we are really awful doing anything related to that. But I saw this video and thought to myself “It looks like something we can do!”. And we just finally finished our landscaping (in two days) and it looks GREAT! I'm so thankful for this video! And thank you for sharing this to us!
Wow, Fabiana, I am so excited to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. You'll love it for many years.
I did this on the home I lived in for 3 years. I followed the DIY and did it! thank you I was so proud.🙂
I'm so glad you had great success with this border and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment... I really appreciate that!! Have a great day, @marisol2819!!
Wow, this is the best diy video for bed borders. Even I can do this without getting overwhelmed 😅 Thanks for this great idea!!!
Honestly, it is really the very best method I've ever seen over all and I was just lucky enough to come up with the idea a few years ago. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!!
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I am landscaping an area with a lot of tree roots and so I can’t dig down to set them in the ground. I have spent hours watching videos on TH-cam and finally found my answer with your method. Thank you!
My pleasure, Cindy, thank you for the comment. I love reading this!!
Hi Cindy, I am using this great method myself.
I ran into a horrible patch of root thatch like you. about 30 feet of it.
I bought a new wood saw blade for my reciprocating saw.
it worked great.... it laid out precisely how wide I wanted and how deep I wanted the base for the concrete.
Thank you so much!! This method is a single women’s dream😍👍👏👏👏
haha...alright, Birdie!!! Nice pic!
Dream solution for a woman married to a non-gardening/non-handyman spouse. Getting materials tomorrow for our gardens that are desperately in need of a makeover
And man..
@@mrsllp1439 so you're married to a woman? lmao
Totally!!
My wife and I just completed edging our large landscaping bed in the front yard of our house .....so easy and only took us 3 hours....looks great! Thanks a million!
Mackey, I'm so excited for you!! I know it must be a huge upgrade for you and you feel so accomplished when you see what you have done. Congratulations!! If you'd like so share your images, I'd love to post them on my webpage here: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. You can mail them to tim@timvogelaar.com if you'd like. Have a great day and thanks for your comment, Mackey!!!
This is one of the best demonstration videos that I have ever watched, on anything! Outstanding video, sound, camera angles, and content. Well done!
I really, really appreciate that. Thank you for the kind words. I’m a middle school teacher so maybe that’s the reason for the qualities of the video. Have a great day!
Thank you! I’m going to try this soon. My husband and I are the least handy people. We know NOTHING about landscaping or anything house/ yard related. We are learning! Thank you for an easy to follow video!
My pleasure. I promise this technique works and you won't regret trying it if you want a permanent, nice looking border.
It’s people like you that make the most of us no-good-for-nothing look pro 😁 I can’t wait to start this project using your steps and make our lawn beautiful. Thanks again. Like others have already commented, you are simply the best 🙏 thanks again
Hey, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It means a lot to me!! If you get a chance when you are finished, I'd love it if you sent me some finished pix to put on my website to share with others as noted in the video description. Thanks again!!
maxpatch67 of course I will. Thanks and have a nice day!
Just finished this project. Your video was the perfect inspiration! At 77 years old, lugging around 28 bags of concrete was a pain but I am VERY pleased with the results! Thank you!! Wish I could share an image with you.
Oh, I'm so glad to hear of your success. I bet it looks amazing. Yes, you can share your photos with me by sending your photos to tim@timvogelaar.com. I'd love to see them. Congatulations!!
Great video
Thank you so much. Inspired by your video, I finished my front yard in 2020 by myself alone. Laid 198 blocks, used 16 bags quickset concrete, 300 hundred + galvanized nails, 6-Pack Gatorade, 6-pack Beck Beer, and more....
Whoa!! I'm so glad to hear this good news, Phil!! I'm so excited for you!! You don't have to, but if you wanted, you could send your pix to my email and I'll post them on my website. I bet it looks great in your yard! My email is tim@timvogelaar.com and here is a link to projects others have done with this technique: www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Have a great day, Phil, and thank you for your comment!
Wow congrats
How much was the total cost on Beer?
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I watched your video and did this along my backyard fence last year. Even though the ground isn't level, it turned out wonderfully. I've received a ton of compliments. I have already set the edging in place to do the same thing around the beds at the front of the house as well as three tree rings. Thank you so much for your videos and the inspiration.
Thank you for this encouraging comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to send this to me. I hope you will send me some pix to use on the website when you do your front borders...I can't wait to see them!! www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border
I am NOT an outdoor person, but I just had all my shrubs and flowers dug up to redo my beds for a better look and easier maintenance. THIS looks like something I can do and I am so excited to do this. Thank you!
My pleasure! Let me know how yours turns out!!
Perfect timing for us -our new house has no plantings in the front and now we are confident that we can easily have a beautiful border to our upcoming garden. Thank you!
My pleasure, Noni's Nest!! Sounds like you have great plans!! Have a great day!! :)
Awesome video! I've spent days trying to figure out how I want to tackle my entire homes old landscaping replacement and now I found it - thanks again
Awesome!! You won't regret making this border. Thanks for the comment, TheRussdog64!!!
I just used your idea for a 40’ lavender garden - about to do the misting step now. It’s looking like your video. Thank you. I decided to dig a small trench and fill it with locking granite then hammered galvanized nails into the ground to make it a natural curve.
hey, great!! How'd it turn out?
I have two questions I'd like to hear your thoughts on.
1.) Do you find that the black plastic no-dig edging gets in the way when mowing? Does it get "chewed up"? Or can you mow right over it?
2.) How does the quick-krete affect the permanency? What if you want to change the border or remove it?
Thank you!
1) No not at all I mow and weed wack right up against it. You don't mow over it because the blocks are right on top of it.
2) It's more or less meant to be permanent but if you want to remove, you can just whack the bricks with a sledgehammer and they will come loose easily. But the concrete will most likely be stuck to the bottom of the brick so not easily reusable. If you want to salvage the bricks you can put a piece of wood up against the brick before wacking it with the sledgehammer. But still will be a pita getting the concrete off the bottom.
I’m going to get up very early and do this project. This will totally have my neighbors thinking I had a professional come in and do it.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Noice! Did get your materials home yet? Exciting!!!
Thanks Maxpatch, it looks great!!! 👍👍👍
I’ve read some of the many comments, I would say that this diy border project is the GOOD STANDARD METHOD that everyone can adopt to do for their yards!!! I’ve learned a lot today!
I Love CLASSICAL MUSIC, so it is entirely appropriate listening and seeing you finishing the job! Thanks again!
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I'm planning on making a fire pit with those stones next week and you just gave me a great idea with using the cement mix. This is brilliant!
Hey, Vinh, you are brilliant for figuring out how to adapt this technique!! Please let me know when you finish and send me some pix!! Awesome!!
Buying the supplies today to get started on this project! I’m excited and nervous at the same time
I understand! I'm excited for you!! Please let me know how it turns out!!
Hello! This is a great idea! I can't stand gardening and my mother loves to garden! I am so excited to help her with this project this gardening season! Thank you for restoring my faith in outdoor gardening! 😂 I will update when we are done!
Great! Thanks for taking the time to leave this comment. When you finish, you are welcome to send me some pinished pix to use on my website for this border technique. You can email the pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. I can't wait to see how yours turns out!!
Omg, this gives me hope! Thank you! We have clay soil that’s always hard.
You've got it made with this border then, Karen!! Have a great day!!
Thank you for redoing this tutorial! I just bought the supplies for the project this week based on the older video. So nice to have clearer visuals!
I’m glad to hear that, Connie. This border has been perfected with step #5 that I added. Also, I tried to include details for the most common questions asked in my comments.
If have have a chance, please send me a finished border photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
@@maxpatch67 I'll send you some pictures asap :)
Just wanted to comment that this worked really well, inexpensive easy and quick. the fast set concrete really works. Great video, thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment and congratulations on your accompishment in building your diy border. Have a great day!!
This is EXACTLY what I'm going to do to our front yard this Spring! Thanks for showing such an easy way to do it. I actually already have the edging, just need to take it up and reshape it w/ some nice curves. Excellent idea!!
I'm so glad to hear this! You won't regret creating your super nice border. If you'd like to send me pix at my email tim@timvogelaar.com thenI could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries .....feel free to browse other viewers' work there. Have a great day, Syllina!
Me again... this update is GREAT! I especially love that you recommend protection while working with quickcrete, too... folks who haven't worked with it before aren't likely to know they really do need protection when handling it.
This update has so many useful nuggets... better pricing for metal spikes... how many linear feet per bag of quickcrete... slope away from the house for drainage... well done, sir!!!
Liked and shared!!! A lot of folks I know are doing DIY landscaping right now.
I tried! Thanks, Suzbone!
Ya it’s the right time of year while it’s cool out and the ground is better to work in for planting now because of the rains. Later in summer planting can get pretty difficult. Some places I work get hard as a rock later in summer.
I forgot to leave a comment! My chest is stuck out for the moment. Your video was AWESOME period. I’m systematically doing my other hedges, mailbox, 2 trees and around my flagpole. Thank you for sharing! 😊
Oh, wow!!! I'm so glad to hear that. You must have a good eye for aesthetics and see how its going to raise the value of your property. I bet its going to look amazing. I'm so glad you are happy about this technique I made up and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment for me. Have a great day!!
I just saw your older video last week. I just completed my border this week! Thanks for the update video. Right on time.
Wow!!! Way to go!!! If have have a chance, please send me a finished border photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
What tag are the borders posted on?
This is the best. I just did this to the front of the house. It really makes an impact. This way the stones are not on dirt. If you hustle you can do this in a day. Great project!
I'm really glad to hear that! I'm going to start collecting images of finished projects to share with people and I was wondering if you'd like to share yours with me for that purpose. If you want to send me some pix, you can send them to tim@timvogelaar.com. Thanks!
As I watched this I thought “you must be kidding?” This is one of, if not the best DIY project videos I’ve ever seen. I can’t to redo the border block stones I tried to lay down in my back yard. I could have used this two years ago. With sincere thanks.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and I'm really glad you found this video. I was working on a landscaping border a few years ago and dreamed up this idea and it solves so many problems that people have with borders. If you get a chance to create the border, please send me some pix so I can post them on my website ok? I have to say that I really like your username. :)
My husband and I did this today. Will post pictures when we finish the project.
Please post pictures
JENEL WOODARD yes plz do post pics. We need to do some kind of edging for our front yard landscaping , I’m thinking of giving this a try.
Ya, please post somehow....go ahead a link to your pictures because they don't let you post photos in these comments. I'd love you see your work!
Amazing going right now to get the bits I have already have a slabed garden witch is big but my borders are out off control this looks awesome
Just finished mine as well using the smaller bricks (prior to seeing this video today). Came out great!
I just did this on the siding of my house praying it works, yours looks amazing
Thank you, Michitelia! How did your border turn out?
How did it turnout
How did it turn out, don't leave us in suspense!
So awesome. I'm 60 and single and I feel like I can do this project and it's a doable thing for somebody my age with easy to follow instructions
Yes you can!! If your project is large, a tip for you is to have the store deliver the materials and set them right next to your project area. It saves a lot of work getting the materials home and it's worth the delivery fee. Your project will turn out great just like the video shows....its for real!!! Have a great day, Teresa TV!!
The permanence and ease of your method is great. I will try this soon using old paving brick instead of landscaping block.
Cool. I hope you get a chance to try it. Have a great day!
Good idea. 👍
Really like the finished look of the stones along the lawn bed. I have similar colored stonework along the the pillars and frontal areas of my house; kind of grayish and off white mixture of stones. This will really add a nice touch. Thank you for the video!
Sounds good, Mayo! Thank you for the comment!
I like your ideas why knock yourself out whatever is easy appeals to me Good job
Dang! I was watching TH-cam not being logged in and had to sign in to like this video so I could refer to it later. Great idea!
Hey, sterlingholobyte! Thanks for the comment! Awesome!
ME TOO!
Haha I just did the same thing!
Thanks for sharing. I want to do this for my Mom's yard, all around her house. Very helpful and easy to follow instructions!
My pleasure!
I just followed this video and did the area along my house. This was GREAT! Fun project, easy, quick and the outcome was fantastic! Thanks for the video!
No way!!! I'm so happy for you. Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful comment. I'm sure it looks great. I know it will give you many years of great landscaping!! Have a great day, @creeser9588!!
I finished mine about a month ago using your video as my guide, and it worked great. would post pictures, but not sure how to do that or if it is allowed., But truly thank you for the great video, it really works
My pleasure, Nancy. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great day!
@@maxpatch67 why the concrete?
Really looks great! Looking at all the different types of borders that my husband and I are considering this is a top contender.
@@shortstack1757 The concrete adds height(just for looks), adds bonding and stability for the blocks, and goes a long way as a weed barrier for aggressive grasses and weeds like we have here in Nashville which includes Bermuda Grass.
How many times did you mist it with water?
Do you have a video on the DIY of the actual flower bed? I have a similiar style and "before" condition and would love to see the steps that went into making that flower bed look so nice
I don't have any videos on landscape design. As an artist, I think there is quite a bit that goes into it. I consider it to be "making art with plants". In this case, I used a mix of existing plants being trimmed way back, moving some plants, and adding a little new to make a pleasing look. Thanks for your question, alymar177!
maxpatch67 to add to the question. I cut all of the plants and bushes down that I did have in the flower bed already . But the roots are still there. Did you dig your roots up or just added new plants along with the roots?
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Just did this to my yard for the first time, I am new to doing this and it seems to work well! I kinda alternated it and got it to set, but it looks neat and I did my best living by myself for now before I get a roomie. Thanks for this video!
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!!
My husband and I did our front yard this weekend. It was really easy and turned out great!!!
Thank you 😊
We will do the backyard next🥰
Hey, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you have a chance, I'd love if you could send me some photos of your finished border. I'd love to see your handiwork! If you want, you can send me some pix to tim@timvogelaar.com. Congratulations!
WOW... I HAD NO IDEA that quick concrete worked like this. Honestly, I've been so terrified this entire time that I never even looked to see how to prepare it. I just assumed it had to be mixed. Crazy. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Doing this next weekend now!
Yup! Believe it or not!! Make sure to get the FAST-SETTING variety. It is the ONLY kind that is designed to work like this without mixing. Send me pix when you get done to tim@timvogelaar.com and have a great day!!
I know what my next project will be 🤔. Can’t wait to get started on my yard after watching this video. Looks very easy to achieve. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Rilla Man. Thank you for your comment. Have a great day!
Thanks for the great video! Followed each step this past weekend and am super happy with the results. I have a slope in the front yard and it was no issue using this technique!
I'm super happy for you, Steffanie!! You will love it for many years to come!!
We did ours yesterday, very happy with the results ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad to hear this!! You will love it for so many years!! If you would like to send me some finished pix to tim@timvogelaar.com, I'd love to post them on my webpage www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Congratulations!!
I've been looking for border ideas, and this is it! I can't wait to do this project. Thank you for this video.
My pleasure! Let me know how it turns out!!
If you ever sell your house won't the next owners be surprised when they go to move a brick?😊
It does look amazing though!
Becky Rey You buy it you can break it or keep it!
As the next owner in this concrete situation, I've cursed the previous owner many times. 😡
Big no on using concrete!
This is my concern too--or, if you as the owner want to change/update/add to landscaping area and are stuck with the headache of removing concrete! Would sand be an alternative here??
@@sarahwamsley6111 He did it to also help prevent weeds and sand wont prevent weeds
Just turn the bricks around to get rid of the gaps. That’s why the sides are angled like that.
Yes! Alternating the block faces would close the gaps. Maybe this would look good along a straight border?
I recommend staying with the front facing arrangement, however. Many eye-pleasing landscapes use large, curving borders. The extra gap on the inside allows the border to turn without losing its "uniform" appearance.
@@maxpatch67 you can still easily make a curve without having gaps and I would recommend just throwing down a little paver base and tamp it rather than use concrete
I built one of these 2 rows high and 60 feet long, cost me $350 and has held up great. Settled into the soil perfectly and now I have a 60 foot wide flower bed for my home.
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.
Thank you for this update, this is amazing! I can't wait to do my flower beds now
Great! My pleasure.
I did this to my lawn a couple years ago and LOVE IT!!! I did alter it a bit though. We have some drainage pipes that we used just sand around just in case we need to easily get to them for maintenance. I also used the sand on 1 flower bed that is already surrounded by concrete driveway/front walk, also just in case for maintenance or easier removal should a future owner not want it.
Well, that's cool. Many people have altered this technique for their personal needs and I guess that's one of the best parts about it. Thanks for your comment, DreamQueen, and have a great day!
If have have a chance, please send me a finished photo at tim@timvogelaar.com. I'm going to make a gallery of borders for people to browse through for fun. Thanks.
I followed this video to edge my large flowerbed last spring, I love the results! It looks so clean and sharp and now my mulch isn't constantly being kicked out into the yard by critters. 👍
I'm so excited for you!! Thank you for sharing this in the comments. If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Feel free to browse other viewers' work there. I'll be checking my email for your pix!! Wait, maybe wait unitl later in spring so everything is looking its best.... Have a great day!
We did this a couple days after watching . Turned out great
Thanks so much
Great to hear, Dede! You are welcome.
Wood like to know why you haven’t upload, hope everything is well🙏
This was a great project.. took wife and I about 4 days to do this with 120 blocks and a bunch of bags of concrete. We had tons of compliments already. Very pleased.
Whoa!!!! I'm so glad to hear this!! You will love it for so many years!! If you would like to send me some finished pix to tim@timvogelaar.com, I'd love to post them on my webpage www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border. Congratulations!! Cool to see your neighbors recognize the huge improvement!!
@@maxpatch67 sent some photos.
@@Rayzor66 Awesome!! I'll let you know soon when I get them posted!! Thanks!!
I am getting ready to lay new edging on my front yard. Is this method...using the concrete, a permanent job? What if I (or a new home owner) wanted to change the edging at a later date? Just curious how "permanent" this particular method is? Can the concrete be broken up easily if changes need to be made later? Thank much!
Well, the yard is not dug up so it wouldn’t take any digging to get it out, but you’d have to break it up with a sledge hammer. You’d want to choose another method if you’re not sure of the long term. Thanks for the question, Derek.
I appreciate you so much. this is gonna save me tons of money and omg the end results look like it worths a lot of money.
It does cost about $5-$6 per foot, but I think it adds a lot of value to the property.
Thank you "CitizenKate". Your comment satisfied my only worry about this edging project. Thank you very much. I will definitely be following this easy no dig border video.
Thank you for your comment, @JeffreyNedobeck....I hope it turns out great for you. Let me know when you get it done...it would be fun to see it.
Question. How does this method hold up in cold climates? Just wondering if you’ve seen what freezing and thawing will do you it.
Zachary, this is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern.
Finally! The perfect video to do this easily. Thanks so much! On step 5, can i fill the gap all the way to the top of the brick so that there is no gap in between? Thanks!
My pleasure, evocre8r. Yes, you can go ahead and toss the mix in the gaps up to reach the top of the blocks if you want. It will slope down and only the blocks will show when mulched.
Awesome. Been watching videos to learn landscaping. Whatever the cost is, I think it will make up for the labor to pay someone to do it. Retired, so every penny counts. Will take this route, and DIY. Keep my fingers cross, that someone like me, with no knowledge of yard work, except mow and weed, will be able to do it. Thank you for the great video, I just spent half the day reading every comments and responses, to make sure I will not make any regrettable and expensive mistakes. You are the best!
Julie, thank you for this comment. I am honored that you, using your critical thinking, decided to make this border. This border does solve many problems many people have with different borders and I really believe in it. You won't regret making this border, and thanks so much for the comment, Julie!! Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
Thank you for the ideas and steps. I feel confident I can do it myself.
My pleasure, Self Reliant. I like your name.
You can flip every second block to get rid of the space in between the blocks and make it more appealing.
That's what I would do if I weren't making it so curvy. With curves, it ends up looking worse having them flipped back and forth with gaps on the front side of the border sometimes. Your idea is perfect for straight lines. Thanks for the comment, Darren!!
Omg! You are awesome!
Thank you so much!!!
We never even knew these things existed.
Bless your soul!!!!!!
awwww...thank you, I came up with this idea myself, so thank you so much!!
This looks like a really interesting technique. A couple of questions:
- How critical is it to use the boarder? That plastic will eventually get eaten up by my edger when I cut the grass.
- Can the same technique be used for a 2 layer boarder? Place a mother layer of Quickcrete on top of the first layer of bricks, then set the 2nd layer of bricks on that?
Wondering the same.
was also wondering about both of those two points. in fact i was thinking once this is done i would add flat pavers on the outside along the lip of the plastic and that way the lawn mower wheel can ride over that as i cut the grass as seen in another TH-camr video of edge pavers. And for your second question, I too wonder if this would be strong enough to hold a second level of edgers on top to give it more height... its something i might try .. theres only one way to find out lol
Great questions and thanks for asking. 1. The plastic edge is very important to use as a form for the cement and it also has a leveling effect as it glides over small dips in the dirt, creating a much more uniform look to the border. I have had some people say they reversed the plastic edge and then removed it after using it, but I have not tried that and cannot testify to its effectiveness. Anyway, that could be an option for you. 2. I have not made a second layer on this type of border because I don't know if it would look that good and the difficulty level is raised some because you would mix up and use a traditional mortar between the layers. You could also use landscaping block adhesive. Even, though, it involves more work, I would highly recommend digging out the old dirt and mulch out of your area so the level is dropped enough so that there is plenty of room for the mulch to sit in there without spilling over. Also, the same thing can be accomplished by building your border out further so the dirt can slope down to the level of the bottom of the blocks and also have room for mulch. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!
This looks like it could be the perfect choice for me. I really appreciate your detailed instructions, too. A couple of questions: do you think this will stand up to Indiana winters? Also, how do you think this would work using a variety of garden stones for a more natural look? Thanks again for the great ideas.
Roxanne, this is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern. I hope this helps, Roxanne. Have a great day!!
How well does this work in northern areas where the winter freeze is very hard. Will the concrete base break up?
I can't believe I've never seen this idea before! Brilliant and simple! And affordable! I live in Florida where we have sand and everything just sinks the sand. I love to outline my sidewalks and borders and around my tree with a smaller Cottage downs and they're always sinking! Now I have a real solution! Thank you!
Laura, I'm really glad you found this video. It sounds like this border is going to solve many of your problems with other borders. You haven't seen it before because I made up this technique myself to solve problems I have had with other types of borders. If you end up making yours, please send me pix with the contact info I put in the video description! Thanks and have a good day!!!
Great idea, but I don’t think it will work in Canada ... winters are too cold ... too much freezing, thawing and frost 🇨🇦
This is an excellent question and one that I would be interested in knowing too if I lived up there. Here is what I know. On my older video of this technique, I had people from several years ago, testify as to how happy they were with this border after multiple winters and these people lived in New England, Chicago, and Canada. That being said, I don't have personal experience building them up there and I do understand your concern.
maxpatch67 I’m wondering if this will crack in New England winters?
Thank you for this great video. This looks so incredibly easy. Can’t wait to try it.❤️
You will be glad you made it!! It's getting cooler and the cement needs to have a warmth of at least the 50's to set up hard, so that's something to consider. I hope you are having a good day. Thanks for the comment!! :)
I didn’t know cement can be place like that on top of dirt that is great very convenient and looks easy
Yes, when I came to this realization, it makes many things possible...but take note...this method only works with "fast-setting" concrete mix. It is made to work like this....all other kinds, you need to use traditional mixing methods which is ok, but a LOT more work for many projects. Thanks for your comment and have a great day!!
Even I can do this feeling empowered
I'm glad to here this, atlantis1191. Have a great day!
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Your finish project looks good.. That works when your yard is level. I am doing some work in my yard now but my property is on a hill. I will be posting some videos of my project soon. I had to dig on my project..
Cool. Thanks! I checked out your channel. Nice vids.
The life of Edwin Ford - what did you use on slope areas?
Can you give link to your vedio
We have sloppy backyard
Thank you for posting. Just finished 210 feet of border around my house came out awesome!
Man, I'm so glad to hear that!! Wow!! Coingratulations. I don't know if you'd want to or not, but I would love to see pix of your work and post them to my website. You can email them to tim@timvogelaar.com and then I'd post them at www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries. Regardless, thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. Have a great day!!
@@maxpatch67 sent photos today!
Thank you!! Your work is superb!!! I'll send you a link when I get them posted...simply amazing!!!!
You know, if you alternate the bricks, front facing and then back facing, you won't have all those gaps to fill in!
Yes! Alternating the block faces would close the gaps. Maybe this would look good along a straight border?
I recommend staying with the front facing arrangement, however. Many eye-pleasing landscapes use large, curving borders. The extra gap on the inside allows the border to turn without losing its "uniform" appearance.
Can you then stack another level using the weight of the stone to hold it in place without extra cement or can use use a fine layer of the ready mix cement to make the next level? How do you do this with small incline will it look off?
you could do that if you want to make a straight line with the blocks, as that is what they are designed to do, but for curves the only way you can really remove the gaps is by cutting the block, or getting a 2" wall cap block
keebler6903 Cap blocks are what a true professional would do!
@@elizabethdinny7894 I think you would have to make sure (very sure) that the first level is level, the next layer could be added with some construction adhesive. I wouldn't do more than 2 layers high with this method. To go higher than that it is probably best to dig the first layer into the ground about half way.
how would this hold up in a freeze/thaw climate
here in Chicago, that would be broken up with the freezing winters in 1 season. Love the idea though
I did this in Boston using his old video and all the same material. The only difference is I went three rows high with the blocks. Not sure if the extra weight of each row of blocks (joints staggered) helped with stability, but after three winters everything is still solid. Only time will tell I guess.
I make these in Nashville, but others have made them in New England, Chicago, and Canada according to my previous video before this updated this one. There are tons of comments, but if you scroll way through them, they bragged how happy they are with them after a few years.
That was my first thought also. Seems Michigan winters would destroy the concrete. 🤔
@@wjb111 so concrete is not used in Michigan or Chicago at all?
Well, we followed your instructions in the video and completed a beautiful landscape border in our front yard. Wish I could post pictures. It looks great and we feel so proud that we did it ourselves. Thanks!
Rebecca, I am soooo glad to hear about your success and happiness!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!! Hey, if you would like to, I'd love to post your pix on my website www.timvogelaar.com/Easy-diy-no-dig-border if you want to send them to my email at tim@timvogelaar.com.
@@maxpatch67 do you still have a website? Link doesn't work.
Won’t that concrete just cause big problems if you want to remove?
Yes. Don’t build this unless you are sure of what you want for many years.
I went through a number of the comments and didn't see anyone address why to use concrete? My concern is what if I want to change the layout or design later? This seems like a permanent job?
I agree. That's what I was thinking and it extended into the border too. You would have no choice but to cover it with mulch.
It's just concrete without reinforcement so it should just break up with a hammer blow if you want to remove and/or change shape.
@Z W may as well forget the stone bricks and just create a concrete strip.
Yes, Antonio, this is designed to be a permanent solution for many problems people have with other types of borders. The purpose of the concrete is to add height, stability, and act as weed barrier against aggressive grass and weeds. Thanks for your comment and let me know if you have any more questions, ok? Have a great day.
A decorative border doesn’t get a seasonal or even yearly wardrobe change. If the stone is just set down on the ground it’ll move with heavy rain or when the kids bump it playing in the yard. But if you want to change things around, pull the mulch back and use a flat edge shovel to wedge under the concrete and lift up. It’ll break apart pretty easily.
Hubby and I used your technique to landscape our front garden bed this weekend. LOVE!!! So easy and looks incredible. We have never landscaped before and it looks professionally done. Thank you so very much!!
No way!! I'm so happy for you!!! You are so welcome. The pleasure is all mine!! If you'd like to send me pix to my email tim@timvogelaar.com then I could post them here: www.timvogelaar.com/Diy-no-dig-border-folder-of-galleries for others to see. Either way, thank you for your encouraging comment and I hope you have a great day Kyesha!
Man!!! Thank you for this. Great stuff!
My pleasure, nokster! Have a good day!
This looks easy. I've been wanting to do something like this ti the front of my house. Can this be done without the bricks/ stones and just the concrete? I'm not a fan of the brick/ stone look. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Yes, you could, but you would need to adapt it somehow besides just leaving the blocks/stones off the top. You would at least want to finish the back side nice by adding an extra line of Vigoro to create a nice edge there.
I have some of the edging stuff and i saw some people who edged along their drive way makes a clean look so i am going to try it as soon as i can find some narrow bricks . Thanks for giving me the confidence. I will let you know how it goes I am 69 years old so wish me luck
Alright!! Good luck, Annette!! You're a real go-getter!!!
Will this not heave with the frost, cracking and shifting the concrete? I'm in Canada and our winters are long and cold. Also does the stone set into the concrete, or is the concrete base just a type of footing?
Thanks in advance.
Though I can’t speak from personal experience, others have left comments in my older video from Chicago, New England, and Canada saying they have been through a few winter and it’s still in great shape...so I don’t know for sure, but maybe it’s worth trying in a practice area??? I’m not sure whAt you would want to do.
The trick is to make sure that the dirt you fill in the area with does not cover/go above the weeping line of the foundation/walls, particularly if it is a brick home. This also means you have to slope the bed of dirt so it will shed water away from the foundation....putting dirt up against your house ...particularly dirt that is going to absorb rain and the watering of plants...is generally not something I like to do because I don't want to start or make any potential problems worse in terms of cracks, water, freezing and the resultant water issues in the foundation and/or walls.
@@jinjawitch7963 good advice! thanks!