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PotofLuck06
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Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Flower Garden border
I'm tired of grass and weeds coming into my flower gardens in my front yard. DH agreed to look into putting stone borders around, since the garden is curved around the front yard.
I saw what was available at HD, but can I see pictures of what some of you have to get an idea. I don't know if I should do 1 high, 2 high or 3 high with the stones.
TIA!
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
No one has borders around their gardens/flowers?
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| Posted 5/3/09 6:28 PM |
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mathteach
Roll Tide!
Member since 8/08 3169 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Flower Garden border
I did 4 high because of the dog. I don't have a picture. BUT I had to put a LOT of soil in there.
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| Posted 5/3/09 10:31 PM |
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rkoenke
my little piggys
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rachel
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by mathteach
I did 4 high because of the dog. I don't have a picture. BUT I had to put a LOT of soil in there.
yea, the higher you go the more dirt you need. that's a real PITA unless you get it delivered.
i have fieldstone, we had someone come and do it. it's really not my favorite thing... i think we got ripped off as well!
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| Posted 5/4/09 7:36 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by rkoenke
Posted by mathteach
I did 4 high because of the dog. I don't have a picture. BUT I had to put a LOT of soil in there.
yea, the higher you go the more dirt you need. that's a real PITA unless you get it delivered.
i have fieldstone, we had someone come and do it. it's really not my favorite thing... i think we got ripped off as well!
How much did it cost you to have it done? FM if you don't want to post. Also, who did you use?
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| Posted 5/4/09 8:44 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Flower Garden border
here is ours. We did 2 high.
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| Posted 5/4/09 10:56 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
Message edited 5/4/2009 10:58:49 AM.
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| Posted 5/4/09 10:57 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by JldDolphin
here is ours. We did 2 high.
Where did you buy the blocks and roughly how many did you buy for what cost? We've seen so many different prices between HD and Lowes.
Message edited 5/4/2009 10:58:37 AM.
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by JldDolphin
here is ours. We did 2 high.
Where did you buy the blocks and roughly how many did you buy for what cost? We've seen so many different prices between HD and Lowes.
We bought them at Lowe's last year. They were $1.99 each I believe. I have no idea how many we bought. I believe we bought 1 full pallet and a 1/2 pallet. But we had 5 total flower beds to do. You need to measure your flower bed area. Each block is 1 ft., so take that measurement and then multiple that by 2 or 3 high. If you aren't sure, I'm sure Lowe's or HD people can help you decide. You can always go back for a few more if you didn't get the right amount the first time. We had the pallets delivered to our house. GL! Also we did this project ourselves. 
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| Posted 5/4/09 11:04 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
Name:
Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by JldDolphin
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by JldDolphin
here is ours. We did 2 high.
Where did you buy the blocks and roughly how many did you buy for what cost? We've seen so many different prices between HD and Lowes.
We bought them at Lowe's last year. They were $1.99 each I believe. I have no idea how many we bought. I believe we bought 1 full pallet and a 1/2 pallet. But we had 5 total flower beds to do. You need to measure your flower bed area. Each block is 1 ft., so take that measurement and then multiple that by 2 or 3 high. If you aren't sure, I'm sure Lowe's or HD people can help you decide. You can always go back for a few more if you didn't get the right amount the first time. We had the pallets delivered to our house. GL! Also we did this project ourselves.
How much extra was it to have the pallets delivered to your home?
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| Posted 5/4/09 11:09 AM |
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by PotofLuck06
How much extra was it to have the pallets delivered to your home?
It might depend on where you live and how much stuff you are getting delivered, but I don't remember 100%. I want to say about $85 just for the delivery. I'm sure you can call Customer Service in either store and find out what delivery fees they charge. GL!
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| Posted 5/4/09 11:16 AM |
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Re: Flower Garden border
The previous owners did this to the garden in the front of the house - it's 2 high. I would have done it 3 high, but that's JMO. 
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| Posted 5/4/09 12:15 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by scarletbegonia
The previous owners did this to the garden in the front of the house - it's 2 high. I would have done it 3 high, but that's JMO.
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Do you have an upclose photo to see what type of stones you have?
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| Posted 5/5/09 8:45 AM |
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Re: Flower Garden border
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by scarletbegonia
The previous owners did this to the garden in the front of the house - it's 2 high. I would have done it 3 high, but that's JMO.
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Do you have an upclose photo to see what type of stones you have?
They are the same ones that JLDolphin posted above, only they are red! I can look and see if I have a close up if you still want to see them
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| Posted 5/5/09 10:52 AM |
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Kim7706
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Member since 3/07 1233 total posts
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Kimberly
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Re: Flower Garden border
Check out my album...my hubbie just did it a few weeks ago....we got the stuff delivered from HD
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| Posted 5/5/09 11:36 AM |
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