One of the secrets to having a beautiful garden is to have beautiful borders very clean.
Why ? Because borders structure your garden.
Without forgetting that it is an original way to personalize your exterior .
The problem is that not everyone can afford a landscaper! Not to mention the pharaonic cost of certain materials...
Luckily, we've selected some great easy-to-make garden borders and above all which will not cost you an arm and a leg!
You can choose the ideal border according to your region, your garden layout and above all, your budget.
So, are you ready? Let's go for the 11 superb garden borders that are easy and inexpensive to make. Watch:
I love this idea, especially for gardens that have raised beds. Gabions are strong wire racks like these that are filled with large stones to make a solid border. You can choose the size of the stones depending on what is available in your area.
The advantage of this idea is that it is extremely simple to carry out. It is enough to use wooden planks of about 15 cm in length. And if necessary, you can easily increase the height of the border according to your bed. You can very well use recycled boards to make this border. The advantage too is that you give it the shape you want:straight, rounded...
For those who prefer a more natural look, stones are a great edging choice. The idea is simple to achieve, but plan a few big arms to help you carry the stones and place them in the right place! For this type of border, it is best to choose stones that are approximately the same size.
For this elegant, easy-to-lay border, use pieces of terracotta. This material resembles brick, but with a smoother finish. Perfect for flower beds! If you are looking for a red or briquette border, this is an option you can consider.
Building a garden border does not scare you? So if you live in a wooded area, collect tree branches and create a one-of-a-kind DIY wooden border. This is a great example of an old fashioned natural border, don't you think?
With a raised bed, you create more space for your plants. And at the same time you also create a beautiful border around the flower beds in your garden :-) This is also an interesting idea for delimiting or making a border for your vegetable patch.
Flexible metal slats are one of the least expensive garden edgings. In addition, they bend easily and take little time to install. Thus, you can create a very clean limitation around a bed, a tree or to delimit your land. But note that at the same time, this modern delimitation is very discreet. It goes completely unnoticed and enhances the lawn!
Another not very complicated and inexpensive idea. Just dig a small ditch around your plantings and fill it with gravel. As you can see, it's a good idea for delineating a flower bed or surrounding a tree.
Tip: if your gravel is overrun with weeds, you can get rid of them easily with this foolproof white vinegar weed killer recipe.
With simple bricks or briquettes, you can create this elegant border. And you don't even need mortar or call a mason! This is an easy do-it-yourself edging.
You can also use plants to delimit your beds. Tall grasses are perfect for making a beautiful natural border. It's a great way to create a garden border or make a border along the house.
Do you like recovery and the D system? So you're going to love this idea for making original garden borders. You can find old wheels in flea markets and garage sales. Use some wire to put them together and voila! Your flowerbed will have the most stunning border in the neighborhood :-)
There you go, you now know how to make a garden border to delimit your garden, your terrace, a flower bed or even to put around a tree.
