I want to build a brick border around my trees and flower beds but I am not very strong so I need to know how to mix the mud to hold the bricks together as easy as possible. Also what do I have to do to the ground before I start?
2007-05-24 14:25:11 · 10 answers · asked by divastar 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Boy, the experts are really out tonight, aren't they? Okay, the first thing you need to do is dig a little trench about the width of a brick around your tree or flower bed, about 4 inches deep. Put in at least an inch of builder's sand in the bottom. Take one of those small carpenter's levels (about a foot long) and go around the trench, making sure it's level. When it is, start bricking.
The mud is called mortar and you can buy it in 10 lb. bags at Home Depot or Lowe's. You'll need a trowel to apply it.
Every time you put down a layer of bricks, check them with the level before you put the mortar on top.
Have fun.
2007-05-24 14:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Alice K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is not load bearing (dirt behind it), you don't necessarily have to use concrete. if it is say a nine inch stone, bury about 4-5 inches in the ground and back fill around it. I researched doing this myself but ended up hiring someone who will be using concrete. Good Luck!!
2007-05-24 14:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by 86Mets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy.
http://www.northscaping.com/InfoZone/IS-0109/IS-0109.shtml
2007-05-24 15:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by I need help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sites that I know of ,but you can buy this book, you'll be happy you did. Kind of costly, but well worth the money spent. The book is,Complete Home How To, by Popular Mechanics. Bye
2007-05-24 14:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really sure. What I would do is check out www.1800TOPSOIL.com or call 1-800-TOPSOIL to see if they service your area. They're national and they're very good. They can also help you over the phone and describe what you should and should not do. Good luck!
2007-05-25 05:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a landscaper. If you're in the St louis area I can help you out.
2007-05-24 15:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by chrismcqueensr2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to do it yourself, I applaud you. Back to the topic. Edger. Before you do anything, you must invest in a qulity edger. Grass seeds are prolific. Unless you beat your grass seed back, all your work will be for not.
2016-04-01 06:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you want a border wall for? Wanna keep out illegal ants or something?
2007-05-24 14:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Hickemtwiddle 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
go to www.BHG.com Great ideas!!!
2007-05-28 13:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
random comment.
2007-05-24 14:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋