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When it's warm enough, add colorful flowers and plantings next to the edging. Avoid varieties with extensive root systems that could nudge the blocks out of place.
Step 13: Landscape the Border
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Secure a Chalk Line
Step 2
Mark the Cut Line
Step 3
Cut the Edges
Step 4
Remove Excess Asphalt
Step 5
Break Up Waste Prior to Disposal
Step 6
Clean Up and Back-Cut the Rough Edges
Step 7
Dig the Trench
Step 8
Stake a Level Line
Step 9
Add Concrete to a Short Section of the Trench
Step 10
Install the First Run of Blocks
Step 11
Add Concrete to Stabilize the Blocks
Step 12
Finish Installing the Edging
Step 13
Landscape the Border
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Tools List
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Chalk line
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Dust mask
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Hearing protection
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Hammer
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Concrete saw (Rents for about $50 a day from The Home Depot)
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Square-tip spade
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Brick set
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Maul
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Mason's trowel
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Rubber mallet
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Push broom
Shopping List
1. Nails Make sure they're at least 3 inches long
2. Standard Concrete Mix such as Quikrete
3. Belgian block stone Available at stone yards in a variety of sizes and shapes 4. Mason's Line to align the blocks It won't stretch or sag like regular string
5. Stakes
6. Paver Base Also known as stone dust
7. Flowers and plants for landscaping
2. Standard Concrete Mix such as Quikrete
3. Belgian block stone Available at stone yards in a variety of sizes and shapes 4. Mason's Line to align the blocks It won't stretch or sag like regular string
5. Stakes
6. Paver Base Also known as stone dust
7. Flowers and plants for landscaping
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