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Replace Rocks with Trench Edging for Mulch Bed Borders

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DO NOT put fabric under mulch

What happens here

The video advises against using rocks as a border around mulch beds, especially near turf, because grass will inevitably creep between and over the rocks, establishing itself within the mulch. Instead, implement trench edging. This involves digging a shallow, V-shaped trench or a clean, sharp edge around the perimeter of the mulch bed, acting as a physical barrier that grass roots struggle to cross. This method provides a much cleaner and more effective separation between the lawn and the mulched area.

Goal: Prevent grass encroachment into mulched areas.

Tools and materials

  • Edging tool — Creating a clean, sharp trench around the mulch bed perimeter
  • Shovel — Digging the trench for edging
  • Decorative Rocks — Illustrating an ineffective border technique (to be avoided)