This article was reviewed by Ben Barkan and by wikiHow staff writer, Nihal Shetty. Ben Barkan is a Garden and Landscape Designer and the Owner and Founder of HomeHarvest LLC, an edible landscapes and construction business based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ben has over 12 years of experience working with organic gardening and specializes in designing and building beautiful landscapes with custom construction and creative plant integration. He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Licensed Construction Supervisor in Massachusetts, and a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor. He holds an associates degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.
This article has been viewed 43,058 times.
Want to liven up your garden with attractive and hardy landscape timber edging, but not sure where to begin? We’re here to help. Landscape timber is a great choice for a garden—its natural look is more attractive than steel, and it’s much more durable than plastic. Even better, it’s relatively simple to install. We’ll walk you through creating edging on a flat surface or on a slope: read on for our comprehensive guide on how to install landscape timbers.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Video
Tips
Warnings
- Even pressure-treated wood has a much shorter lifespan than other materials because of its contact with soil. If you want a more permanent solution, consider using stone or metal. Pressure-treated wood in contact with wet soil can last 5 to 15+ years (or less) depending on the site conditions and wood quality.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHPA48SV6o
- ↑ https://www.almanac.com/content/how-build-raised-garden-bed
- ↑ https://www.almanac.com/content/how-build-raised-garden-bed
- ↑ https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/rhonda-ferrees-ilriverhort/2015-05-24-bed-edges
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHPA48SV6o
- ↑ https://www.orlandi.com.au/how-to-install-landscape-timbers-on-a-slope/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/KETeMdluZVc?t=43
- ↑ https://www.orlandi.com.au/how-to-install-landscape-timbers-on-a-slope/
- ↑ https://theaustle.com/how-to-secure-landscape-timber/
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/12001509/how-to-install-landscape-timbers
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/12001509/how-to-install-landscape-timbers
- ↑ https://zacsgarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden/landscaping-timbers/
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/12001509/how-to-install-landscape-timbers
- ↑ https://theaustle.com/how-to-secure-landscape-timber/
- ↑ https://theaustle.com/how-to-secure-landscape-timber/
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/12001509/how-to-install-landscape-timbers