- 1). Lay out a marker outlining your garden border using paint, a garden hose or rope. Once you have the layout, use your spade and dig out from your garden approximately 1 to 4 inches depending on your border's height requirement. Loosen dirt along the edge using a rototiller or trowel. Remove any roots and weeds you encounter.
- 2). Once the soil has been prepared, lay down newspaper or landscape fabric; this will help ensure that no grass or weeds return. If using newspaper, wet it thoroughly and overlap each section of newspaper or garden lining. Using newspaper is more ecological but does take longer to kill any new grass.
- 3). Once the edge is ready, begin by laying one piece of the border halfway into the edge of the next one; this will help ensure settling space. Lay each piece of border consecutively until you reach the end of your garden border.
- 4). Lay a mower strip down between the yard and border; leave the top line of the strip above the border stones. Use a mallet to adjust the height of the mower strip if needed; tap lightly on the strip until the right height is acquired.
- 5). Add loose dirt to the edge of the border outside the strip, then place black mulch or the mulch of your choice along the inside of the border. Work your way down the border pushing the loose soil downwards. If you do the mulch and soil together, you will save time and strain on your back. Both the soil and mulch should be no more than two thirds from the top of the border.
- 6). Use any loose soil left to fill in any gaps. Use soil from the yard side for grass, and clean soil from the garden for the garden side. Water the border on both sides thoroughly but do not oversoak; this ensures that the soil will settle properly.
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