I'm searching for photos of nice rock borders used around flowerbeds/ front yard islands with trees. I'm thinking of assembling some type of ledgestone or flagstone either stacked or leaning at 45 degrees angling inward toward the trees. I'm open to other suggestions on the type of rock to use and how to lay it. I want the beds raised slightly (maybe 7-9"?) above ground level. There is one round island and two kidney beaned shaped, so I need something that flows with the curved lines.
I have some ideas of what I want in my head, but would love some pics to share with my landscaper so we'll be on the same page.
Anyone know of a good website to see pics of landscaping done this way?
Also, what is the best option for keeping Bermudagrass from creeping into my beds?
Thanks for any help!
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RE: Photos of rock used to edge flowerbeds/ islands in yard?
I've seen this done very poorly- and very well. I think the best I've seen is when you used a flat rock/ flagstone laid in the ground or as a 'path' with the upright stone behind it. It gives a good edge but makes maintenance much easier- which is generally the problem with rock-lined beds. A gentelman on Dave's Garden has a fabulous example. I asked him if he would be willing to post it here so perhaps he will.
RE: Photos of rock used to edge flowerbeds/ islands in yard?
Good luck keeping Bermudagrass out of your beds -- out here that stuff can cross under 2' wide concrete pavement underneath while the top throws seeds around that sprout with every rain!
I've heard the best way is to dig a V-trench, and renew it annually. But that takes work, and lot of wasted space, so it won't work out here where lots are relatively small.
