Making curbs: how to choose the right shape?
Designing a flower bed, the first thing to pay attention to the flower filling, and in accordance with this, select certain borders. That is, as an artist, to put some elements on the canvas, supplementing the general picture, where, the bordering frame will be the finishing touch. As a frame for the picture.
The main thing that is needed in this process is the selection of relevant materials. In this case, it can be brick, sandstone, metal, wood, concrete blocks, plastic and much more.
So, the material and form should be combined with the surrounding landscape, the style design of the site, as well as the architecture of the house. For example, flower beds, flower beds and paths, decorated with the same building material as the building itself, look very aesthetically attractive. It can be red brick, concrete blocks.
Also looks curb made in an original and unique form and serving as a kind of addition to the general style( woven branches of trees, mosaic).In general, there can be many options. The main thing is that they combine and successfully fit into the design of the entire garden area.
Making curbs with our own hands: we disassemble existing types of
As already mentioned, curbs are made from the corresponding materials. Depending on what you choose, the way of packing is determined. Therefore, we will analyze the existing types of materials for creating curbs.
- Sandstone slab - ideal for garden paths and areas near the flower beds. They perform not only decorative, but also protective function, because they prevent the spread and growth of weeds. When installing these plates, make sure that there are no gaps between them( they can be cemented with cement).
- Brick - is installed in the form of teeth, that is, one angle below the ground, the other - on the surface. It is a universal material in the manufacture of curbs. However, it has a significant drawback - it is short-lived.
- Terracotta blocks , in which the height of the curb should not exceed 5 cm. Most often, they are laid in a horizontal position. And you need to install them on a pre-prepared foundation. Because this design is the most durable.
- Concrete blocks - can be laid both on the wide side and on the edge. They are ideal for areas where clear geometric shapes are required. Perform two functions at once - decorative and protective. And to make this curb more aesthetically attractive, you can sprinkle it with pebbles.
In fact, these are the main materials for creating enclosures in garden conditions. But that is not all. There are also wooden, metal, plastic, "live" and other curbs. Below, we describe the technology of curb installation with our own hands.
How to make borders with your own hands?
So, let's talk in a few words about the simple technique of laying concrete curb. First prepare the base. A trench of the required length is created. The depth of it should not be more than 4 cm. If the curb is to be mounted 20x20 cm, then simply align the surface. Then blocks are added, bought concrete or cooked independently.
This requires the following composition: water, cement and fractional sand. Plus add some components to increase strength and frost resistance. This concrete mixture is poured into the prepared substrate.
To ensure that the entire structure has taken the appropriate position and does not fall apart, drive in the pegs and pull the thread. It will create the correct geometric shapes. The width of the border can be quite different, according to your desire. At the final stage, the corners, unevennesses and protrusions are grinded with a hand tool.
