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Mowing edge

sat_mad
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Hi,

We're looking to put a mowing edge in around our lawn, mainly to define it and separate it from gravel on one side beds on the other.

If we were to lay bricks length wise, rather than the traditional method of butting them short edge on, would they still prove useful for cutting the grass, or would the strip's width be too small?

Many thanks.

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  • Just so you know, the long side of a brick is called the stretcher, the squarish end is called the header, the recess in one face is a frog.
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  • wallbash
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    sat_mad wrote: »
    Hi,

    We're looking to put a mowing edge in around our lawn, mainly to define it and separate it from gravel on one side beds on the other.

    If we were to lay bricks length wise, rather than the traditional method of butting them short edge on, would they still prove useful for cutting the grass, or would the strip's width be too small?

    Many thanks.

    Would work well as you describe. Had a new lawn this spring ( timed it well with the 'hose pipe' :rotfl:ban )
    A mowing strip was the best thing ever, looks smart , and work well.
  • sat_mad
    sat_mad Posts: 79
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    Just so you know, the long side of a brick is called the stretcher, the squarish end is called the header, the recess in one face is a frog.

    :) Much better than the long bit and short bit!
    wallbash wrote:
    Would work well as you describe. Had a new lawn this spring ( timed it well with the 'hose pipe' ban )
    A mowing strip was the best thing ever, looks smart , and work well.
    Thanks for that. I was worried that the width wouldn't be enough. It will certainly help reduce costs, and with the lawn being quite small, hopefully won't look out of proportion. :cool:
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