The grass in our garden does not go right up against the concrete base of the fence, see image. The gap varies but makes it look untidy. Is there a gap for a reason? i.e. to stop moisture from the soils up against the concrete? Or can I fill it with soil and then seed over it? Or should I protect the concrete in some way? Thanks I’m advance.
Grass/Soil up against concrete fence.
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Am I missing something? Not sure you can get the grass any closer
As above - perhaps with a weed membrane underneath to hold it tidy.
Although i wouldn't have the grass verge so close to the fence so it's easier to mow.
Although i wouldn't have the grass verge so close to the fence so it's easier to mow.
Not the best picture, taken through the patio window. The gap is 5/6 inches in some places. A lot of the grass is just growing towards / over the gap. It’s worse than it seems.
I did think of gravel. But wouldn’t grass against gravel look just as untidy after a while?
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If I was having a gravel border I'd want a defined edge/edging for it
A good idea, but be careful of plastic edging or the mower will catch on the top edge.
Everedge to edge the lawn and create a channel that can be filled with gravel. Put a weed membrane in the channel before the gravel to minimise the maintenance.
https://www.everedge.co.uk/product/classic/
https://www.everedge.co.uk/product/classic/
Does anyone clip the edge of their lawn with a pair of long handled clippers any more?
Yes.
How long does it take you?
Only a few residents want that kind of cutting edge treatment done on their lawns nowadays; usually the high rollers on the hill, who want everything cut 'just so', with nary a leaf out of place.
I used to enjoy it, creating a zen of concentration on a sunny day but the rhythm creates a hell of rsi for me now.
Only a few residents want that kind of cutting edge treatment done on their lawns nowadays; usually the high rollers on the hill, who want everything cut 'just so', with nary a leaf out of place.
I used to enjoy it, creating a zen of concentration on a sunny day but the rhythm creates a hell of rsi for me now.
Never really timed it. I guess about half an hour to trim the edges and pick up the trimmings with the garden vac. I do it about once every 3 mowings to keep the edges tidy.
Don't do gravel.
Cats will use it as a litter tray, birds will chuck the stones up looking for food, it'll get onto your lawn, etc.
Best thing you can do is run a straight line (string) stepped away from the fence. Cut along this line with a spade or edging tool and dig out everything between that and the fence.
You'll then have a nice clean border and a crisp lawn edge (if you cut it with lawn edging sheerers).
Cats will use it as a litter tray, birds will chuck the stones up looking for food, it'll get onto your lawn, etc.
Best thing you can do is run a straight line (string) stepped away from the fence. Cut along this line with a spade or edging tool and dig out everything between that and the fence.
You'll then have a nice clean border and a crisp lawn edge (if you cut it with lawn edging sheerers).
Absolutely! The sight of a stiped lawn with neat edges is a sight of satisfaction. Clippings are just hoed into the soil which provides food for the shrubs in the border.