I bought this yeateerday and was'nt sure how to Install it so Thank you for this. Being a single female I can do this myself now and don't even have to weed whack it. Win Win !! Thank God. I am learning so much info from these Video's. What a Blessing. Happy Fall Everyone ❤🙏 🍂
I’ve got these. The only downside is they’re not very lawnmower friendly when you’ve got corners as the lawnmower can’t get into the round bends Easy but they do look great but it just means you have to get the strimmer out to cut the tight corners..
This seems like a quality product. However, getting the connectors in is a problem. 1. This should be explained better in the product instructions. 2. This and other videos about installation should mention the tip Karen C mentioned below about using Dawn dishwashing soap to make installation MUCH easier. 3. The product manufacturer apparently didn’t drill the two holes at each end deep enough because I had issues getting the connectors to go in far enough on more than one edging strip. 4. The connectors need to be made of a stronger material to avoid breakage while inserting them. They broke more than once during installation in my landscaping.
Yes definitely the connector holes are deep enough. I just use a rubber mallet and Tap lightly and the connectors should punch through a little more. But yes I hear where your coming from.
Good stuff, I liked the idea of mowing around it with no issues. I need to use on my garden bed so the mulch doesn’t run off with rain. Looks nice around the trees the way you designed it.
Use a few drops of liquid dish soap (like dawn or whatever kind you may use) in each pinhole before pushing in the pins it will be a big help to you on inserting the joining pins they will slide right in like a hot knife thru butter by hand with no fight at all :)
From GB, great tip should be pinned. I used the dish soap today and the pins went straight in and connected no problem. I also liked the tip in the video only putting the pegs half way in to be able to get the weed barrier tarp underneath
Thank you for this video. One thing I would do different is spike the weed barrier. My weed barrier now is pulling away from the edges from freeze thaw heaving, it was only spiked with the short barrier spikes. I would like to see longer spikes as well, from what I saw of them briefly in the package. My professionally installed concrete and brick is heaving/broke and popping up also. C IL is not a harsh winter like Canada is.
Thanks for this. We're going to be putting a 12" wide border around the base of a sculpture on a plinth in our side yard. I plan to dig a 3" deep square trench around the bottom of the plinth, line with weed-proof fabric, then use this border with the nails on the inside, in a square, then fill with white rocks. Can this be done with this type of border? Could I just cut where I want each corner to be?
Great tips there thanks a million - especially about nailing them in only half way so you can re-adjust everything!.......By the way - I'm noticing a good 'ol Irish twang there - whats the craic there? 😀
I purchased this kit and sent my results back in and haven’t heard anything in 7 days. Not sure if I did something wrong. I sealed the kit and placed it in the post office drop box.
I have just started to use these and am having difficulty getting the connectors in. I have had to drill into the holes to make the space bigger in order to get the connector sticks in. Anyone else experiencing that?
I installed these yesterday and you are totally correct I couldn’t get the connectors to go in and butt up tight I missed one section connectors out but wish I hadn’t now as I got a slight gap in mine 🫣 Guess I’ll have to take it up and use detergent or drill them deeper 👍
These do not work on my soil. I must have some clay or something under the ground, because my spikes just bend and warp as I put them in the ground. I've tried drilling holes in the ground, and that doesn't even work as I don't have a long enough drill bit for it to work with.
The pre-stamped Holes for the Plastic Spikes are Filled In with the Thick Rubber too so I took a Perry Knife amd pushed thru each hole to make a + Plus sign and the Spikes went right thru no problem it also made a + sign in the Layer of Weed Lining fabric underneath so it went right thru that as well and straight into the ground in one ez step. I used a Rubber Mallet instead of a Hammer. Sorry about the Terminology this is all new to me lol..
I’m trying to install this product in a circle but those little thingy broke thru the border how can I make it to stay together I don’t mind if it has a little separation but I need it to stay connected help
Hi there thank you for watching the video. So something that I've done previously is I will lie down the Edging roughly and put your nails in halfway through to keep the shape then I install the connectors while I am able to move the edging up-and-down.
Why does everyone think they know how to install this stuff? I did my research before I installed it so maybe you should do your research before you comment. Type ecoborder into Google and look at the 1st picture that pops up. Thanks for the view. Please like and share 👍
@@Truthwarrior-lx9ib I think it can be installed both ways. If you want a mowing edge you can install it with the stakes on the outside for the mower wheel to run along. If you are using it to edge a flower bed you can install it with the stakes on the inside. I agree with you actually, I prefer the look of it with the stakes on the inside covered up with mulch/gravel, that's how I used it and it looks very neat and tidy. I guess it's personal preference.
For me I just left it in the sun for a little and it got it pretty soft and it bent pretty easy. But if you're doing any sharp corner you could always add a little Slice on the outside to get the angle
@@karenchalas8761 you are the genius!!! I was getting fed up trying to get these connectors inserted and just about to take $140 of product back for a return. I thought, why not check UA-cam. I saw your comment and - EUREKA!!! I tried it and it made the job so much easier. Thank you for saving me much time and money!!!
It'll take several years before mulch breaks down into compost.. if you put soil on top of the weed tarp and under the mulch will have weeds Galore. So the smartest and quickest way is to put the mulch directly on top of the weed tarp
Do not order these, they are awful. The plastic is weak and the holes were barely drilled. Half of them broke just trying to put them in by hand let alone a rubber mallet.
This product sucks! The side pegs are near too impossible to get all the way in to connect and bring two pieces together. Good luck with any angle 110 degrees or less.
Was able to find this at Sam’s club for $7/ 4 foot section. Brick tone.
I bought this yeateerday and was'nt sure how to Install it so Thank you for this. Being a single female I can do this myself now and don't even have to weed whack it. Win Win !! Thank God. I am learning so much info from these Video's. What a Blessing. Happy Fall Everyone ❤🙏 🍂
That part. Good to hear, where do you buy it.
Same here, just lost my hubby. I want to eliminate weed whacking completely.
You can purchase at Costco
I’ve got these. The only downside is they’re not very lawnmower friendly when you’ve got corners as the lawnmower can’t get into the round bends Easy but they do look great but it just means you have to get the strimmer out to cut the tight corners..
This seems like a quality product. However, getting the connectors in is a problem.
1. This should be explained better in the product instructions.
2. This and other videos about installation should mention the tip Karen C mentioned below about using Dawn dishwashing soap to make installation MUCH easier.
3. The product manufacturer apparently didn’t drill the two holes at each end deep enough because I had issues getting the connectors to go in far enough on more than one edging strip.
4. The connectors need to be made of a stronger material to avoid breakage while inserting them. They broke more than once during installation in my landscaping.
Yes definitely the connector holes are deep enough. I just use a rubber mallet and Tap lightly and the connectors should punch through a little more.
But yes I hear where your coming from.
Awesome product !!!!! Did it in my yard. Looks awesome and went together super easy. Thanks for the video !
Where did you purchase?
The flat edge and spikes goes on the inside
No they don't
But thanks
Good stuff, I liked the idea of mowing around it with no issues. I need to use on my garden bed so the mulch doesn’t run off with rain. Looks nice around the trees the way you designed it.
That part, I want to be able to mow around it or over it
Use a few drops of liquid dish soap (like dawn or whatever kind you may use) in each pinhole before pushing in the pins it will be a big help to you on inserting the joining pins they will slide right in like a hot knife thru butter by hand with no fight at all :)
Thank you so much!
@@dastony1969 My pleasure my Friend. Glad that I was able to be of some help :)
From GB, great tip should be pinned. I used the dish soap today and the pins went straight in and connected no problem. I also liked the tip in the video only putting the pegs half way in to be able to get the weed barrier tarp underneath
looks backwards
No it's definitely installed correctly. But I see what you mean
Thank you for this video.
One thing I would do different is spike the weed barrier. My weed barrier now is pulling away from the edges from freeze thaw heaving, it was only spiked with the short barrier spikes. I would like to see longer spikes as well, from what I saw of them briefly in the package. My professionally installed concrete and brick is heaving/broke and popping up also. C IL is not a harsh winter like Canada is.
Yes I agree. Longer spikes for sure will hold better
don't buy bags of plastic anchors, just but the galvanized nails, way cheaper !!
Where do you get them?
@@timbonjovi home depot
Thanks for this. We're going to be putting a 12" wide border around the base of a sculpture on a plinth in our side yard. I plan to dig a 3" deep square trench around the bottom of the plinth, line with weed-proof fabric, then use this border with the nails on the inside, in a square, then fill with white rocks. Can this be done with this type of border? Could I just cut where I want each corner to be?
Yes, you definitely can do that!
Great tips there thanks a million - especially about nailing them in only half way so you can re-adjust everything!.......By the way - I'm noticing a good 'ol Irish twang there - whats the craic there? 😀
Not a problem. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. 🙏
Why wouldn't the flat edge and spikes go on the inside of the circle?
It's because the wheel of the lawnmower run on the flat part.
Thank you for the video.
Great video and looks like the comments are great too!!
Moves way to much with camera/cell phone got dizzy
When you're the only one doing the job oh, you do what you can
I purchased this kit and sent my results back in and haven’t heard anything in 7 days. Not sure if I did something wrong. I sealed the kit and placed it in the post office drop box.
how will it work in cold weather areas with snow, it may shift up and down and get all loose
I installed this in ottawa canada. So it gets the worst of winters and does not budge it at all.
I have just started to use these and am having difficulty getting the connectors in. I have had to drill into the holes to make the space bigger in order to get the connector sticks in. Anyone else experiencing that?
Sounds weird..BUT put some Dawn dish detergent in the holes for the connectors and they will slide in . Hope this helps.
Karen Chalas thanks. I will try that
I used a rubber mallet.
I had to do the same thing as well. They need to make the hole deeper.
I installed these yesterday and you are totally correct
I couldn’t get the connectors to go in and butt up tight
I missed one section connectors out but wish I hadn’t now as I got a slight gap in mine 🫣
Guess I’ll have to take it up and use detergent or drill them deeper 👍
It's still $10 for 4 feet. I think it's a cheap price to pay for a quality product that lasts long.
Frost heave EVERY SPRING...NAILS POP...(will definitely give you something to look FORWARD to EVERY YEAR)
Thanks for the demo. Next time ask a kid to hold the camera.
Thank you. And yes that'll make it a lot easier LOL
I was thinking tripod
What was the brand name of the product I see at least two brands that look very similar. And was there any issue with the connectors? Thanks
The product is called ecoborder. yes some of the connectors snapped on me
@@rockygardens Use Dawn dish detergent in holes, they will slide in.
Will a trimmer damage the edging
@@jeffwolfe5116 no. Shouldn't. I have an electric one, but I used my gas echo a couple times and it seemed to hold up.
Good product but very expensive
These do not work on my soil. I must have some clay or something under the ground, because my spikes just bend and warp as I put them in the ground. I've tried drilling holes in the ground, and that doesn't even work as I don't have a long enough drill bit for it to work with.
Get galvanized 12" spikes from home depot
Will these work with a straight edge bed if I cut the corners at 45 degrees
Did you order this directly from the EcoBorder company? I’m having serious trouble getting a hold of anyone there.
No I purchased it from Costco
It’s also at Sam’s
Lowe's
The pre-stamped Holes for the Plastic Spikes are Filled In with the Thick Rubber too so I took a Perry Knife amd pushed thru each hole to make a + Plus sign and the Spikes went right thru no problem it also made a + sign in the Layer of Weed Lining fabric underneath so it went right thru that as well and straight into the ground in one ez step. I used a Rubber Mallet instead of a Hammer. Sorry about the Terminology this is all new to me lol..
What is the best brand?
The brand is called ecoborder
Why not put the stakes on the bed side, so they can be covered up by mulch?
If you put the steaks on the inside, you can not bend the edgeing
Backwards, no?
Why are the nails on the “outside?
I'm not too sure I do not make the product I just installed it and that's where they went. Once they're nailed in flush you can't see them
Would this look weird on a steep hill since the lines in the segments would then be angled? Great and useful video. Thank you.
No not at all.
I've seen many people do it on hill and slopes. Looks pretty good.
Thank you!
I’m trying to install this product in a circle but those little thingy broke thru the border how can I make it to stay together I don’t mind if it has a little separation but I need it to stay connected help
Hi there thank you for watching the video.
So something that I've done previously is I will lie down the Edging roughly and put your nails in halfway through to keep the shape then I install the connectors while I am able to move the edging up-and-down.
it says it only bends 70 degrees having fitted it do you think itll bend to 90
You can try. I know one of my jobs I bent it too much. And it started to tear.
I mean is easy to edge but they look ugly tho.
Outstanding. Great product demonstration.
Thank you. I tried my best 👌
What tool did you use to cut through the rubber?
You can use a Sawzall or a sharp blade and cut what you can on one side then bend it
Have a child to hold the phone.
I would. But I don't bring kids with me to my work site. Can be dangerous
Can you install that so the bottom is on the inside? I’d like to put it the opposite way and then cover the bottom part with mulch.
No, you can not. It won't bend that way. The bottom part will be in the way. It will rip down the middle where you bend it
@@rockygardens Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated. Are you still happy with it?
Not a problem. Yes I am happy with it. Still holding strong!
Why does everyone install the stuff backwards? The stakes should be on the inside.
Why does everyone think they know how to install this stuff?
I did my research before I installed it so maybe you should do your research before you comment.
Type ecoborder into Google and look at the 1st picture that pops up.
Thanks for the view. Please like and share 👍
@@rockygardens Research? How about common sense aesthetics ? It looks like crap with the stakes showing.
It's not common sense if they sold millions of this product.
@@Truthwarrior-lx9ib I think it can be installed both ways. If you want a mowing edge you can install it with the stakes on the outside for the mower wheel to run along. If you are using it to edge a flower bed you can install it with the stakes on the inside. I agree with you actually, I prefer the look of it with the stakes on the inside covered up with mulch/gravel, that's how I used it and it looks very neat and tidy. I guess it's personal preference.
When bending do u have to cut it a little without cutting it completely off?
For me I just left it in the sun for a little and it got it pretty soft and it bent pretty easy. But if you're doing any sharp corner you could always add a little Slice on the outside to get the angle
Where did you get it?
Costco
How do u get them to stay together? I can't get the little back pieces in the little holes on the side. Crazy
Use Dawn dish soap in the holes they will slide in .
@@karenchalas8761 you are the genius!!! I was getting fed up trying to get these connectors inserted and just about to take $140 of product back for a return. I thought, why not check UA-cam. I saw your comment and - EUREKA!!! I tried it and it made the job so much easier. Thank you for saving me much time and money!!!
Where can I get it.
I purchased mine at Costco. And I'm sure you can order it online at Costco. But to be honest that's the only place I sought
It’s backwards and not lifetime
So it is installed correctly. But thanks
Also Recycle tires can last a lifetime it's rubber
It's backwards.
Lol. Sorry but no its not. Google the product you can see pictures of it
putting mulch on top of weed fabric will turn into compost/soil and new seeds will take root on top of the fabric.
It'll take several years before mulch breaks down into compost.. if you put soil on top of the weed tarp and under the mulch will have weeds Galore. So the smartest and quickest way is to put the mulch directly on top of the weed tarp
Do not order these, they are awful. The plastic is weak and the holes were barely drilled. Half of them broke just trying to put them in by hand let alone a rubber mallet.
The plastic is very tough actually. Yes the holes to put connectors in are kinda weak but but add some glue or PL.
This product sucks! The side pegs are near too impossible to get all the way in to connect and bring two pieces together. Good luck with any angle 110 degrees or less.
I didn't have no issues. You must not know how to install it. But that's alright thanks for the comment please subscribe
They should tell you to use dawn dish soap, this makes the joining easy. The product is very tough, flexible and durable.
I would have flipped it and staked inside the bed, then cover it with mulch.
Because it's ugly.
you put them in backwards
No I didn't. Check the website. Thanks