How to Make a Concrete Landscape Curb

Introduction

If you’ve ever struggled to make your garden look nice, it’s time to throw out those dreary rocks and replace them with something more exciting. Concrete is a great material for landscaping because it’s cheap and beautiful—and it can be molded into any shape or size that you want using a few simple tools. In this guide, we’ll show you how to make your own concrete curb in no time!

Step 1

• Get the right tools

You’ll need a concrete spatula and a trowel, as well as a concrete cutting blade for your circular saw. Check out our guide on how to make a concrete curb for more information about what you’ll need to buy and how much it costs!

Cutting the curb base will be the first step in making your concrete curb. You can use a circular saw to cut the curb base from 4 pieces of plywood, as long as you’re careful not to damage any furniture or other items that might be in the way. If you don’t have access to a saw, ask someone who does!

When you finish cutting the curb base, use a trowel to smooth out any rough edges and clean off any sawdust. 

Drill holes in the curb base You’ll need to drill holes into each piece of plywood that make up your concrete curb. The number of holes will depend on what type of joint you’re using for each piece.

Step 2

Step 2: Mix the Concrete

Mix the concrete by adding water, sand, and gravel to a wheelbarrow with a paddle mixer. Hold the paddle mixer at an angle to break up lumps of clay, then add more water if necessary until you’ve reached your desired consistency (the mixture should be thick enough so that it doesn’t run off when you pour). If your mix is too wet or dry, add more water until it’s just right. Let the mixture set for about 30 minutes before beginning —this will allow it time for its curing properties to kick in and make it harder than normal soil or clay would be when exposed directly to sunlight over time (which will prevent cracking). You can speed up this process by placing some rocks on top of your mixture; however, keep in mind that these could cause harm if they fall into traffic lanes or onto neighbors’ lawns during rainy weather!

Step 3

Now that you’ve primed the curb, it’s time to pour the concrete. The best way to do this is with a trowel and some water. Start by leveling off the top of your curb so that it’s perfectly flat and level (you can use something like a yardstick or even a straight edge). Pour some water down into the bottom of your bucket until it reaches around 1/3 full—this will help keep moisture from getting into your mix while still keeping things wet enough for easy mixing later on when you’re adding more ingredients like sand or gravel. Now choose where exactly in front of where you want your new step should go (for example, if there are two steps right now then one will be placed right next to each other), then start pouring out some mix onto that area using whatever tools work best depending on what materials/tools available at hand at this point in time…

Step 4

Mix the concrete and pour it into your forms. Let the concrete cure for about 24 hours, then remove your forms and finish the curb with a trowel or broom handle.

Step 5

• Pour the concrete into the mold.
• Let it sit for about 24 hours, then remove your forms and let them cure for another 24 hours.

Step 6

Step 6: Finish the concrete with a broom. This step is optional, but it’s helpful to get rid of any scuff marks or small pieces that might have been missed during the initial shaping process. Let your concrete dry for at least 24 hours before you attempt to remove your forms, as they can become very difficult to remove once they have set up in water.

Remember: if there are any cracks in the surface of your curb form, do not use any tools on them! They will only cause damage and should be taken care of immediately by filing down all surfaces where cracks appear (or even better yet—preventing them from occurring).

You can learn the basics of how to make a concrete landscape curb.

There are a few simple tools you’ll need to make your concrete curb. You can find them at any home improvement store and they’re easy enough to use that even beginners should be able to do it themselves. However, you can always hire experts like Concrete Landscape Edging Hanover for getting the professional results. 

The first thing you’ll want to do is get out some cement, sand and gravel. The sand should be fine grain so that it will have an even texture (not course). The gravel will add weight and texture, which helps prevent cracks in the finished product.

Conclusion

That’s it! You now know how to make a concrete landscape curb for your property. We hope that you found this tutorial useful and are looking forward to getting started on your own project. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below so we can answer them with candor and clarity!