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Home » Gardening Tips » How To Edge A Bed

How To Edge A Bed

Updated : November 25, 2014

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Comments

  1. Cassie Dibble says

    April 27, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Looks great!! I have a problem with a small hill. the edge I made ended up in the driveway. Help!!!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Stange says

    April 20, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I just love your how to video, they are so informative and just down right easy to follow. I have a question could you do cuttings on a lilac bush the same way you did on the forsythia?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 21, 2012 at 10:04 am

      Elizabeth, do the Lilac cuttings in June using this system http://www.freeplants.com/homemade-plant-propagation.htm

      Reply
  3. Judy Temple says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Hello Mike, I have been receiving your emails for a long time now and have recently purchased 3 acres of land. I am
    seriously thinking about starting a business like you have but I need
    more info before I can jump in, especiously concerning the need for
    such a place in this area, ( rural). Please help with whatever you can.
    in pointing me in the right direction. Thank you, Judy

    Reply
  4. Paul Birch says

    August 30, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    You get right to the point. I really enjoy the videos. You’re not alone on all that huffin and puffin, here is to a fellow 50+ who is out of shape!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    August 30, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Hello!

    I have a question for you that is not too related to the above video, I hope this is alright. Well, I live in the bottom of the Puget Sound here in the great old Olympia, WA and I have a beautiful mock orange tree that someone mistakenly planted a little too close to the chimney. When is the best time to transplant it and what is the best way to go about it with doing the least amount of damage? I thank you in advance for any advice you may have!

    Sincerely,

    Jen

    Reply
  6. J R says

    August 30, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I love your advise and videos. Thanks for sharing your acquired knowledge with those of us needing a trusted advisor. Getting older sucks, I’m on the path, and I remember my elders saying;”youth is wasted on the young”. I now understand that. Continue to take care of yourself as best you can, you have a cheering section that wants you healthy for a long time to come. Thank you Mike.

    Reply
  7. Suzanne says

    August 30, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Love it. I love edging and use a small edging tool that looks ‘okay’ but I think that this will be much better. The search is on for the best price! Thanks

    Reply
  8. Lorrie Guthrie says

    August 30, 2011 at 8:41 am

    No worries, Mike. You’re the Man! Thanks for the video. I enjoy every one of them. Keep ’em coming!

    Reply
  9. Susan Pitzer says

    August 29, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    I am always impressed with those who know how to make flower/shrub beds look like works of art. I need someone like you to advise me on what to plant that can handle full sun.

    We built our barn in the middle of a milo field in 2001, the house/home was built 9-2002, I have planted trees around the house far enough away to avoid root damages to basement…but my shrubs are not gaining ground as fast as I would like. Some trees are 9yrs old and they don’t grow fast enough for shade.

    Any ideas? I usually can make things grow but his year the heat has burnt most of my plantings. You and I are friends on FB/FT. You can see my place in photos if you wish.

    Susan Miller-Pitzer
    [email protected]

    Reply
  10. Dennis Schlittler says

    August 29, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    You certainly are correct in how to edge landscaping next to the turf. I use a weed eater edger to trim the edge of the grass after mowing the lawn. It gives it a manicured look and much easier than using a line trimmer that has the tendency to throw the mulch. Keep active and inspired. Thanks.

    Reply

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  2. How to Make a Flower Bed - Mike's Backyard Nursery says:
    September 12, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    […] I like to use edging for two reasons.  Number one:  It keeps your soil and mulch contained.  Number two:  It creates a bit of barrier from grass that might try to grow into your flower bed.  You can create an edging with bricks, rocks or anything else you choose.  If you do not want to use edging,  use a shovel to dig a shallow trench to mark your area. […]

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