The sinuous, flowing curves of a free-form bed are all the
vogue right now. And for good reason. They soften the
landscape – and they're a snap to create.
Outline
free-form edges on the ground with a garden hose. Gentle,
sweeping curves result naturally as long as you avoid
kinking the hose. Charging the hose -- capping the end and
filling it with water -- makes it easy to form smooth
curves.
When
satisfied with the edge outlined by the hose, trace it
onto the ground with powdered lime or chalk.
Outline
free-form edges on the ground with a garden hose. Gentle,
sweeping curves result naturally as long as you avoid
kinking the hose. Charging the hose -- capping the end and
filling it with water -- makes it easy to form smooth
curves.
When
satisfied with the edge outlined by the hose, trace it
onto the ground with powdered lime or chalk.