years ago I used these bricks for an edger on my flower bed and they worked out great, I didn't even have to use the concrete , the bricks we're so heavy that they stayed in place, in one area of my yard I even used a second layer of bricks on the first layer of bricks , and it worked out great they stayed in place because of the weight of the bricks, and I lived there about ten years.
Hi Loretta, thanks for watching! These pavers aren't that heavy. They would be moved easily by the lawnmower or the many deer who cruise through these beds all the time.
the concrete gives you a very level base for the blocks as you can see here....without the concrete the blocks would not look even and sitting flat.....
Was doing this same thing but with paver sand and it just isn't as sturdy in the long run. Didn't know you can do this with cement and have a good bond. Many thanks
Great job! I think I would put a second parallel no dig edging for the back side so that when pouring the concrete out it will all be contained in one neat strip.
Thank you very much for the video,I was always afraid to tackle any projects with cement but now having watched your video,has given me the courage to try this in my yard,is it a good idea to add a second or third layer,if so any recommendation of glue to be used?Thanks
Stones not laid in correctly. Alternate direction to avoid gaps in stones. These blocks are designed to alternate for straight lines and same direction for curves. Also use mix concrete not just did water version. Will mix better and go farther. Lastly if you dig a bit and add paver base will avoid winter cracking of concrete. Sounds like a lot of work but it’s really not that bad I just finished mine.
@@chrismeier3805 I love these stones as well. Really an inexpensive way to a better look and provide a defined edge. Regarding stone placement, if you alternated the pavers you would not have all those gaps in back side of stones where you added concrete to fill in. It is a much cleaner and more professional look and tip for the next DIYer that takes this project on. It is well worth it.
When the grass underneath the concrete dies the concrete will collapse and crack. Would be better to at least remove some turf and lay the concrete down on some actual dirt.
Hi, we live in Michigan and it's been over 3 years with no cracking. You can check out my update video from last year here. Thanks for watching ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rgpAmWwuals.html
Okay Ive got 3 stupid questions for everyone or anyone who has any insight or tips, hints, tricks... 1) So does all that extra concrete powder that spills over the front facing edge turn into clumps of hard concrete forever then? I feel like you need to bring a shop vac through and scoop a lotta the excess stuff up before watering or something, no? 2) did you stake down the "no dig" black plastic edging liner beforehand or was the just loose and the weight of the bricks kept them in place? 3) Will this work just as easy on a hill working up or down as oppossed to a flat surface like you have here? I have a big hill in the backyard I need to try and play with THANKS IN ADVANCE! PUMPED TO TRY THIS OUT!!
1. The concrete just hardens and stays where you poured it. It's covered up with mulch so you never see it. As I said in the video I overdid it but no harm, no foul :-). 2. Yes, stakes come with the edging. 3. It should...the concrete holds the blocks so as long as it's not a crazy hill, I would think it should be ok. Tuck more concrete in front and behind the pavers and it should "seal" them in. Thanks for watching!
UPDATE: Everything worked relatively well. I took a painting brush and wiped all the excess concreate off the bricks before watering but i will say when you water down it seemed like majority of excess would just run off the bricks anyways so that was pry overkill. staking it down worked good although the bricks were pretty heavy anyways. no problem on a decently sized hill for most part. I guess my thing would just be to recommend triple checking all your bricks are lined up PERFECTLY before watering in place bc obvsiouly once you water they're stuck in stone. Literally. I also didn't need as many bags of concrete mix as i thought either but didn't go as wide as you guys did. GREAT little project tho that adds a lot to the yard decor and ambiance. THANKS AGAIN!
The finished product looks awesome! But you did not explain how to keep the grass from coming back up through your mulch when you put the mulch on top of the grass inside your garden. I think black garden paper is needed underneath. Thanks!
I originally put mulch down in my flower beds, but feral cats were using them as a litter box. So I got rid of as much mulch as I could and put down lava rocks and marble chips. No more cats, and the grass has never come through. A few weeds, here and there did come up, but I did not use that black garden fabric because you can't pull weeds with that stuff down as it will rip. I also got some RoundUp, the Extended Control and I spray once a year. The weeds don't come back.
Maxpatch67, I saw your video a long time ago 1st. Then today as I'm looking for it again, I see this new guy. It saddens me that he didn't give you credit for this project. 😥 He clearly followed your steps.
It looks so much easier to do that way. I’ve seen a couple other videos like that and it looks like the Way to go. No messy mixing and all that crap that you don’t need. Do you have a second layer you could always use that mason cement caulking to keep the top ones down.
@@JohnDoe-mp1zk I am going to do that in this small area I have. Just have to find the right size bricks for mine. They can’t be too wide, but they need at least to be 4 to 5 inches in height. It would be a small project compared to what that guy did
I'll have to try this. I'm curious why you didn't sprinkle a bit of water before laying the bricks down? How does the concrete set without water under the bricks?
That would probably work too I suppose. I showed how concrete is sprinkled in between the pavers and then you put water on it so it is effectively surrounding the paver in concrete once it sets
🌴🌺 god bless! I’m working on this this morning and you made it so much easier I bought all of that so I have everything to make my front yard look amazing
Yeah so??? What did you expect a skilled landscaper to do it for low wage and buy the meterials also ?? You want good looking things on your house pay for it you jew tight ass
Hi Alice, I think it would come up easy enough...all depends on how thick you put it down I suppose. It's only resting on dirt or grass so once you break it up, it would be easy to pick up.
@@Mark.Watson I forgot about this video. I took my own advice last year when I built a gravel patio around my firepit. Wish I could post pictures. It turned out fabulous! Definitely alternate bricks for a cleaner look.
Amazing and look beautiful. Question what is the concrete for? It is to hold them in place ? I would love to build this but want to know what happen if I am lazy and do it with out the concrete?
Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, it holds the pavers down. If you don't use the concrete and the pavers get bumped by lawn mowers, walking or animals, they will probably shift.
I would think it would be a great blocker from the grass entering and any weeding towards the edge of the flower beds!!! Great work!! I love this idea!
Did u happen to use general purpose concrete or a fast setting? Trying to decide on using an old bag of regular sand mix also, or just buying a fast setting concrete
YOUR WORK IS JUST AWESOME. I LOVE IT AND THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON WHERE TO BUY THE MATERIALS. YOU HAVE MADE IT SO EASY FOR SO MANY OF US. AGAIN THANK YOU.
great job chris, how are they holding up , any shifting?.....anyway, this is the 2nd time i saw double the width in concrete mix go to waste, y? i know you put mulch over it, but still, not sure just y they just cant go past the pavers a couple of inches with the mix and not almost twice. i would still think about diggin them down an inch just to hide the plastic borders which take away from the stone or IS IT ok to remove the borders after the mix settles
Hi, I think only 1 one has shifted and that was after I kicked it by accident. As I said in the video, no need to go as wide as we did. You can do whatever makes you comfortable...we went with easy and it has worked out fine. For the most part, the grass in front of the plastic edging makes it barely noticeable. I think it also protects the pavers/concrete when edging with a string trimmer.
I’m confused. Don’t they want us to dig so the pavers don’t move /shift over time? I’d much rather do it this way than digging if it’s not going to fall apart or shift and look a mess in a few years.
IF I WANTED TO ADD A SECOND BRICK LAYER ON TOP WILL IT STILL WORK? WHAT ABOUT COLD FREEZING TEMPS PUSHING UP AND DOWN ON CONCRETE? IF THIS METHOD WORKS, WHY IS EVERYONE STILL USING SAND/GRAVEL AS A BASE? Thanks
We live in Michigan and there is no heaving of the concrete. Using sand to level is probably more professional but this is an EASY no dig border. I suppose you could add a 2nd layer but that is not this project.
One day late seeing this I just dug a trench to put brick in no let me take my butt home after work and put dirt right back in the whole, then go get concrete LORD HELP ME...... Home Depot/Lowes Here I come
what an easy way to make such a huge difference! I am 71 years old and haven't gardened in years, but if I had the opportunity, I would certainly try this! I could have a beautiful landscape without having to find someone to do the heavy digging for me
Im not sure I would want to cement pavers in to the flower bed. Seems a bit unnessesary as they should be heavy enough to stay in place. This will be a huge pain to move or change.
i am new to this and watch a couple of videos. i just do not understand why would most builders insist to dig the ground and remove all the grass and lay rocks and all other kinds of materials before pouring cement? i believe these are professional builders and there must be good reasons they do this the hard way?
Hi, My guess is it would hold better, but that would be way more difficult. For this application, it has worked just fine for us. Maybe a loose paver after getting knocked by my mower, but I think if I had added a bit more cement around the brick it would have held better. But, I just put it back in place and it looks just like it did before 🙂
Maybe a dumb question , but what is the purpose of using Cement under the Blocks ? What if in the future you decide to change the blocks or need to move them to make another project ?
Great job ... I think using adhesive made for landscape blocks might come in handy to prevent any shifting . Also suggest throwing a level on the edging for those with unlevel lawns might be useful as well . Thoughts ?
The concrete holds down the pavers so not sure any adhesive would be needed. Sure, you could use a level...we just weren't being that particular about it and it looks fine :-) thanks for watching
It came out so beautiful what a wonderful presentation. Now. Now do you only need to sprinkle a little bit of water for the cement to become cemented on the ground?
This is going to be a life saver for me. So much easier than what I had planned. But can you tell me more about the water. Apx how many inches of concrete did you have and how much water is a "good misting"? Thanks so much
Hi Maureen, thanks for watching! As I think I said in video, we overdid the concrete as far as width went. As for the height of the concrete, it would be level with the black border you lay out. You don't want so much water that it moves the concrete in any way so just mist it until it's saturated.
