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How to Edge Garden Beds with
Logs Edging
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Perfect edges for your
beds and border - Tools and list of materials
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Hardscaping - Timbers edging - Flowerbed contour - Style
of your garden - Raised beds |
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presents commented photos of the tools and equipment needed to
create your flowerbed border (step 2 in the installation of a
log flowerbed border). Red spruce logs will be used, and the
task will require the use of a chainsaw, wheelbarrow and round
shovel. |
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Rustic garden border using logs |
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Edging using logs
What is the best
material for garden edging? |
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Logs for edging -
Tools and list of material : |
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Before delivering your
logs, take the time to define your needs.
Measure the approximate length of your beds and
place your order with a forest lot owner or
farmer.
Don't hesitate to order more rather than less;
there's usually always a project in the garden
to use wood! Even so, you can always use surplus
of wood as firewood.
Cut-to-length suppliers deliver 8-, 12- or
16-foot logs.
Before delivery, choose the best place for the
unload. |
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Select wood types for edging - Cedar logs |
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Cheap way for edging
Type of wood for log
edging |
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Logs for edging -
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Depending on your
financial means and availability, choose the
type of wood you want. In the foreground, a
cedar log. This is much more expensive than the
red spruce logs behind.
I suggest you use the same species for all your
edging projects around your property. For this
project, the rustic look of the decor was taken
into account. |
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Choose the right type of wood for edging - Red
spruce |
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Select your logs
The right size of
your logs |
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Logs for edging -
Tools and list of material : |
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A delivery of red
spruce logs.
Logs larger than 8 inches or 20 cm in diameter
will be used to assemble my flowerbed edges. |
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Creating a natural edging look for a garden -
Tools and materials |
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What do you need to do the job
Inspiration for
garden border |
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Logs for edging -
Tools and list of material : |
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A wheelbarrow will be
very useful for transporting the logs once they
have been cut to the desired dimensions.
Use a measuring tape to mark the cutting line on
the logs. Chalk can be used to make the mark.
A gas-powered chainsaw with a 16" (41 cm) guide
bar and good engine power is essential for fast clean cuts. |
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Delivery of red spruce logs |
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Removing bark on logs?
Edge beds like a pro
using only logs |
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Logs for edging -
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After measuring the
various contours of the garden beds to be edged,
we select the most appropriate logs for doing the job.
You can choose whether or not to remove the bark
from your logs. |
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Tips for cutting large logs using a chainsaw |
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How do you use logs for edging
Cutting to assemble
end to end the pieces |
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Logs for edging -
Tools and list of material : |
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When cutting logs,
install a wooden plank or 4×4 (10 cm x 10 cm)
under the log. This will make the job easier, as
well as protecting and extending the life of
your chainsaw chain.
Don't forget to wear your safety glasses! |
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Chainsaw for cutting the landscape logs |
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Powerful Chainsaw
Cut the logs to the
desired length |
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Logs for edging -
Tools and list of material : |
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We recommend using a
gas-powered chainsaw for fast, efficient work.
We're looking for clean cuts in good-sized logs.
A good chainsaw will stand out especially when
you have to cut logs that, once assembled, will
form angles. |
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Crusher dust to fill path area and hold borders
in place |
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Stone Dust Path & Garden Beds
What can I use for
garden bed edging? |
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Logs for edging -
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Although not essential,
stone dust can be used to level a log on the
ground.
A delivery of stone dust in large quantities can
also be used for your garden paths or walkways. |
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