Begin by sketching out aplan for your garden.
Curved garden beds have more of a natural look.
After using one of the following techniques to outline your garden bed, don’t start digging right away.
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Use a tape measure if you’re making yourgarden beda specific size.
Tightly wrap twine around the perimeter of the stakes.
you’ve got the option to use tent pegs instead of stakes if you have them on hand.
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This method also works well to map out elevated elements of agarden bed, like a slope.
Simply grab your garden hose and use it to outline your ideal garden bed on your lawn.
This method is helpful if you’re creating curves and arches inyour flower beds.
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Paint Your Lawn
Another technique to outline your future garden bed is to use spray paint.
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Powder It Down
Use a string or a hose to form your garden layout.
Sprinkle sand or flour over the top to create the layout line, then remove the string or hose.
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Once satisfied with your garden outline, dig along the powdered pattern to construct your bed.
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