Things You'll Need:
- Tape measure
- Line level
- Hammer
- Plumb bob
- 2x2 stakes
- powdered chalk
- nails
- masking tape
- mason's line
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Step 1
First you need to buy the materials that are listed and of course your edging. You then need to dig a trench along the edges of the bed about 3 to 4" deep leaving the edging to stand no less then 1/2" above ground level by digging a vertical wall with a spade that will support the edging.
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Step 2
Place the edging into the trench and bend it to follow the shape desired of the bed, you may have to fill in spots with soil that are low and pack these area's firmly.
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Step 3
Trims your strips to the length desired I find it easiest to use tin snips or you can use scissors, utility knife or pruning shears. To avoid joints being as noticeable avoid placing them at your sharp angles, corners or angles.
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Step 4
Now to join the edging you need to slide a coupler halfway into one of your top channels and pinch together your first piece so that it holds the coupler in place and will fit into your second piece.
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Step 5
Last step to finish your edging is to anchor your edging with your stakes at about 3 to 4 feet apart from each other you can do this by driving in each stake with your hammer at a slight angle through your lower outside edge.
