Rubble, a mix of irregular fieldstones, and broken concrete chunks provide ideal materials for creating a mowing strip. There’s likely a shattered sidewalk or driveway ready for recycling and perhaps free for hauling. Road-base gravel is a rough-edge, unrinsed material that also works well as a base for the mow strip. The quantity of materials necessary for the project depends on the length of your bed and the width of the strip. Here’s a list of what you’ll need:
Waterproof work gloves Flour or powdered chalk Coarse sand Road-base gravel Rubble (with at least one flat side) or fieldstones Quick-setting concrete mix Hand brush or broom Garden hose with spray attachment Decorative items, such as colored sea glass, sparkly rocks, or other treasures Sheet plastic or burlap
