How to Create Garden Borders | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

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  • Find out how to create garden borders right here. This Mitre 10 Easy As guide will show you how it’s done. It’ll also show you how to lay garden sleepers, and how to lay garden edging. Creating garden borders with sleepers is one of the easiest ways to add character to your garden. They help create more defined garden displays, and keep your garden looking neat and tidy.
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  • @chrisanderson8578
    @chrisanderson8578 Před 5 lety +4

    I wish this guy was in the UK. I'd have him renovate my entire house. Every single video he does is done with class.

  • @cameronwilliams7272
    @cameronwilliams7272 Před 3 lety

    after vsing all those Easy DIY weekend warriors you come to the final handyman boss this guy

  • @max1234525
    @max1234525 Před 5 lety +6

    Really love this guy's work so straight forward and he is brilliant at explaining every detail ,top marks

  • @52wolfie
    @52wolfie Před 7 lety +80

    This guy is brilliant in that he does not fanny around but gets on with the exercise. Too many of vids on CZcams are self indulgent waffle. Not here. Nice one sport!

  • @farukatasever2933
    @farukatasever2933 Před 7 lety +24

    Good planning, perfect execution. Excellent workmanship. Bravo.

    • @nnaheim.
      @nnaheim. Před rokem

      Random question, did you bite your thumb of in Alaska 1995?

  • @4eversteena
    @4eversteena Před 4 lety +5

    Now it's my turn to tackle this job! 😬 Thanks for the great instructions.

  • @luke38luke
    @luke38luke Před 4 lety +11

    I live in the UK and I'm no expert with DIY and even though I've had professionals do the main jobs , i wanted to look around and be proud of doing things myself and also to save money . This video has given me the confidence to try and i think most of it is in the preparation and measuring . Thank you for giving me that push.

  • @michellew7128
    @michellew7128 Před 5 lety +5

    Engaging from the start, clear, concise and brilliant communicator and teacher. I'll be watching this again for my future projects. Thank you Mitre10 NZ

  • @hudsville
    @hudsville Před 8 lety +2

    GREAT video! Thanks so much for this. Been trying to work out best way of making my edge on sleepers sturdy so they won't lean out with the infill lawn behind them. You method of adding rebars into the timber and concreting them in is perfect. I'll put rebar hooks in underneath but also into the lower back face to give extra rigidity. Great instructional. Thanks again.

    • @reigns_206
      @reigns_206 Před 7 lety

      hudsville you could dig down and have grave rebar so basically have the hooks coming up and meeting the other hooks in the middle of the Crete to create a much sturdier hold, what will make it stay more secure is placing angles on the sleepers. When your talking about the groundwork side try compact both sides of the sleepers then that way you have the same about of strength for less movement.

  • @chuckbunker960
    @chuckbunker960 Před 8 lety +16

    I'm from the Us. A Builder. I Heart this Guy. The best anywhere

  • @Bryan-ei9nf
    @Bryan-ei9nf Před 5 lety

    Excellent video. After watching this I have the confidence to do this myself in my garden. Thanks.

  • @Donegaldan
    @Donegaldan Před 7 lety +4

    Skilled tradesman, high quality job.

  • @scooby230578
    @scooby230578 Před 3 lety

    Been looking at loads of videos to do this project and finally this one straight to the point all I need now is decent tools to do the job!!! Good work.

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  Před 3 lety

      Epic, glad to hear it Anthony thanks heaps ^Charlie

  • @dixonbeejay
    @dixonbeejay Před 2 lety

    I've just been offered an apprenticeship in joinery and watching this is absolutely amazing

  • @j7dobbie
    @j7dobbie Před 4 lety

    Brilliant! straight to the point and helpful. I'm doing it! Well done video!

  • @marcelloav
    @marcelloav Před 5 lety +1

    this guy is now my hero

  • @jameskennedy2017
    @jameskennedy2017 Před 5 lety +3

    One of the better vids of seen and well presented. No nonsense.

  • @kingkon164
    @kingkon164 Před 2 lety

    That wood right now is worth millions.

  • @stilb1te
    @stilb1te Před 7 lety +1

    Brilliant... using basic tools as well (except the serious bending equipment...). WELL DONE

  • @highburyfootballschool7283

    he is so good at his job honestly i am envious to be fair I wish I had this extensive toolkit including an iron rod bend tool etc, these videos make you realise these tasks are all possible with good tools and a bit of trial and error

    • @zureentahir3522
      @zureentahir3522 Před 7 lety

      Highbury Football School n

    • @davidfeiloakitau8644
      @davidfeiloakitau8644 Před 4 lety

      You can make a bender by bolting two bolts side by side with enough gap to fit the steel rod through and a third at where you want the bend to be. You can even put a stopper screw to stop rod sliding through now place rod in and slide a steel tube over rod and use that to bend rod. You can cut rod using a steel cutting saw blade on a drop saw or use a grinder. I recommend setting this up on a 45degree, so basically upwards 45degree between x & y towards sky. This will allow you to use your weight and gravity. Hope this helps

  • @drazenbabich
    @drazenbabich Před 3 lety

    Mackey sleeper...love your style mate!

  • @TheLegend-nx3mm
    @TheLegend-nx3mm Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi Mitre 10, that is a pure class job. I've been thinking of garden border edge and I love this. Kind regards Danny🇬🇧❤️🇳🇿👍

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Cheers Danny! If you give it a go at your place, let us know how you get on ^Meg

    • @TheLegend-nx3mm
      @TheLegend-nx3mm Před 2 měsíci

      @@mitre10nz Hi Meg, thank you for replying. I am certainly going to give it a go. Can I ask , what material you used to infill from the wooden border to the fence ? Is it the recycled rubber chippings? Kind regards Danny

  • @nigelbullock9039
    @nigelbullock9039 Před 4 lety +5

    Nice neat job. I would only change one element and that's the coach screws. I would sink them deeper and then use some dowl to make a more traditional peg look and it hides the coach screws nicely.

  • @jcFanto7885
    @jcFanto7885 Před 4 lety +1

    A lot of awesome tips!!! Thanks for share your experience!!!

  • @joem8912
    @joem8912 Před 8 lety +2

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @CuteBabyNamesforGirlsandBoys

    Awesome video! No fluff all substance.

  • @moi7748
    @moi7748 Před 9 lety +3

    wow - lots of brilliant tips - I'm subscribed!!

  • @alanbennett6031
    @alanbennett6031 Před 3 lety

    Your instruction is superb. Seen two videos and have now subscribed. Thanks for these, keep them coming.

  • @lindawise8240
    @lindawise8240 Před 9 lety +1

    THANKYOU for the tips

  • @philipcampbell4023
    @philipcampbell4023 Před 9 lety

    Great video, looking for ideas for the garden myself. Nice one lad.

  • @rco8499
    @rco8499 Před 4 lety +2

    I don't even have a garden, but it's fun to see how it was done...

  • @dgale1023
    @dgale1023 Před 8 lety +1

    All the work I've seen done especially this one is superb, and like Chuck I am from USA and I have never seen things like this from Lowes or Home Depot. We need a Mitre 10 here

  • @iamwepty8986
    @iamwepty8986 Před 8 lety +4

    you make it look easy

  • @leepearce5459
    @leepearce5459 Před 4 lety

    Thanks mate. Great stuff:)

  • @Go_diern
    @Go_diern Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome mate thanks!

  • @pjnadimi4955
    @pjnadimi4955 Před 6 lety +1

    love your videos.... very professional

  • @gabet3754
    @gabet3754 Před 7 lety +205

    Takes him 15 min. Takes me 15 weekends.

    • @TheLinkMedic
      @TheLinkMedic Před 7 lety +2

      only 15 weekends? hehe

    • @gabet3754
      @gabet3754 Před 7 lety +8

      yeah, then I'd end up getting a mexican to do it.

    • @sugarvic12
      @sugarvic12 Před 7 lety +6

      a te Im up for hire, will finish in one day my charge some tacos please

    • @gabet3754
      @gabet3754 Před 7 lety

      asada or pollo?

    • @navisingh100
      @navisingh100 Před 6 lety

      South Indian movies

  • @GreentopLandscapes
    @GreentopLandscapes Před 4 lety +1

    Great stuff well presented, well done

  • @asianhoney07
    @asianhoney07 Před 8 lety +1

    I'd love to be this guys apprentice. A master of trade!

  • @ramonwills598
    @ramonwills598 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video and explanation- well done

  • @ullhu6997
    @ullhu6997 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank for the top tips pal

  • @jsaldarriaga86
    @jsaldarriaga86 Před 4 lety

    Great job!

  • @mauricegarvie5423
    @mauricegarvie5423 Před 5 lety +4

    When are u coming to the UK? When u do, u can do our back garden. Well done, looks great, so professional. MG

  • @stephengauden-ing9304
    @stephengauden-ing9304 Před 4 lety +1

    Quality video. One question: Can anyone explain why he didn’t put scoria underneath the full length? Presumably you wouldn’t have voids.

  • @tristianobrien5114
    @tristianobrien5114 Před 6 lety +1

    excellent video sir!

  • @lloydellis2693
    @lloydellis2693 Před 6 lety +3

    I love these vids the guy is the DIY bear grylls.

  • @willyrosado8341
    @willyrosado8341 Před 8 lety +2

    beautiful! its better then putting a bunch of bricks together. its quicker no digging, stays straight, and does not shift. perfect!

    • @mule666
      @mule666 Před 5 lety

      But wood rots brick don t

  • @gksjithv
    @gksjithv Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks man. you are great..... Once again

  • @garycooper2502
    @garycooper2502 Před 6 lety +1

    Great job

  • @discipulo123
    @discipulo123 Před 9 lety +1

    awesome!

  • @deec45
    @deec45 Před 9 lety +2

    Awesome job bro, thanks for sharing, kapai! :)

  • @tommavrakos
    @tommavrakos Před 8 lety +1

    beautiful

  • @MarQu3
    @MarQu3 Před 5 lety +1

    A tip top job mate

  • @gentlemanjackgang4569
    @gentlemanjackgang4569 Před 8 lety +1

    What's the size if the Macrocarpa you used? Awesome job by the way, just subscribed.

  • @Tunquenino
    @Tunquenino Před 9 lety +1

    very cool men! I liked

  • @iamwepty8986
    @iamwepty8986 Před 8 lety +3

    just like a pro

  • @jeoffrym5860
    @jeoffrym5860 Před 5 lety +2

    Thus guy is the man

  • @mariereevey110
    @mariereevey110 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks very helpful spring, project

  • @elladrury2512
    @elladrury2512 Před 6 lety +2

    great video but how many diyers have a cutter bender tool?

  • @art40odd
    @art40odd Před 3 lety +1

    Very good informative videos...

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  Před 3 lety

      Glad you liked it, thanks heaps

  • @richrggibson
    @richrggibson Před 8 lety +1

    Quality Job

  • @theamerican4609
    @theamerican4609 Před 4 lety

    What type of wood would you recommend in snowy winter regions?

  • @WinterCrafter
    @WinterCrafter Před 7 lety +14

    "Loves the natural looks of the wood'
    'end of the video sees the entire wood stained xD

  • @tonyoconnell6340
    @tonyoconnell6340 Před 9 lety +4

    Lleyton O'Connell is cool for nz

  • @jaweethzainulabdeen3208
    @jaweethzainulabdeen3208 Před 7 lety +3

    Shouldn't you require to fill the countersink holes with some wood filler or silicone just to avoid collecting water and ruin the wood and the bolt (in a long run)..?

  • @aprilwu3079
    @aprilwu3079 Před 7 lety +2

    非常有趣!

  • @gnuthad
    @gnuthad Před 7 lety +30

    "Just go nice and gently." Proceeds to bash it hard. :-)

    • @Fe7Ace
      @Fe7Ace Před 4 lety +6

      "I could give that a stain, but I quite like the natural look." Proceeds to show final product that has been stained. :P

  • @shanaynay336
    @shanaynay336 Před 8 lety

    he is very helpful an gave me a whole bunch of ideas of things to do around the outside of the house, an not to mention kinda cute

  • @paularmstrong4928
    @paularmstrong4928 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @Sam-lk6eo
    @Sam-lk6eo Před 2 lety +1

    When you number the Sleepers also mark what is the Top and Bottom to prevent drilling the wrong side for the anchors.

  • @10secTonner
    @10secTonner Před 4 lety

    I think a few video clips on whirlbirds and skylights, might be interesting, I've done the whirlybirds and I'm keen to give the skylights a go, I was going to use a electric chainsaw to cut the battons is that a good idea? thanks in advance regards Tony

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Tony, this kind of work will need to be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner because of structural integrity and water tightness concerns 😃

  • @AK-lz9ks
    @AK-lz9ks Před rokem

    круто) просто и интересно получилось.
    еще и ТБ придерживается - офигенно!

  • @moodybloomscraftsandfloral

    what about a smaller trellis archway?

  • @popiscoolnow
    @popiscoolnow Před 7 lety +30

    tsunami hits new Zealand I am gonna grab a hold of this garden border and ride it out.hope everyone is Ok over there today after earthquake

  • @schwatster
    @schwatster Před 9 lety +2

    Won't the wood sleepers be highly susceptible to rot?

  • @wabvending4671
    @wabvending4671 Před 3 lety

    Is there a specific material list based on the project in the video?

  • @supermankelly
    @supermankelly Před 5 lety +1

    Thought you weren't going to vanish it. What is the name.of the vanish colour?

  • @buckwild1759
    @buckwild1759 Před 6 lety +1

    what are thoes cuz 200 x 100? no cypress in brisbane

  • @ninawilson5576
    @ninawilson5576 Před 8 lety +1

    macrocarpa is classed as very durable- it lasts the same as h3.2 pine

  • @thestr8jacket1
    @thestr8jacket1 Před 4 lety +1

    I just received my sleepers in 250 x 100 x 3 metre lengths, i can barely lift them. What possible chance is there of these ever moving once laid on the ground?? Steel rods and concrete seem a bit overkill.

    • @pprreejj
      @pprreejj Před 4 lety

      That's what i thought too but still a quality video. The stones underneath to allow for drainage is also a great idea

  • @chandlerbingbong
    @chandlerbingbong Před 6 lety +2

    Surely some pea gravel and a few stakes would do the job?

  • @SmithCaro
    @SmithCaro Před 7 lety +1

    Seriously Stan, can you please come and renovate my home an garden ..... I am being serious !!!!!

    • @balloney2175
      @balloney2175 Před 6 lety

      you just want to sleep with the guy I guess

  • @cuisineoummariam3153
    @cuisineoummariam3153 Před 3 lety

    تبرك الله ❤️❤️💕👍👍

  • @cleberjoaquim6187
    @cleberjoaquim6187 Před 7 lety

    Excelent

  • @AJ-ty1rq
    @AJ-ty1rq Před 5 lety +1

    It's not stained at the end as some suggest, it's just been wet.

  • @jameslewthwaite7964
    @jameslewthwaite7964 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video thanks. A 400mm reinforcing bar won't fit into a 50mm+50mm+250mm hole. The 'kick' won't be embedded in concrete as shown - all those graphics and no one picked that up?

    • @reigns_206
      @reigns_206 Před 7 lety

      James Lewthwaite actually it would as when you have the bend it's tucks into the concrete to make a hooked compacted pocket so the rebar wouldn't be able to move unless under intense pressure.

  • @btcee611
    @btcee611 Před 8 lety +1

    RIGHT-E-O!

  • @maxmoody3074
    @maxmoody3074 Před 8 lety +2

    For all of us imperial measurement people, every .0396 = 1 mm. so for 50 mm take .0396 x 50 = 1.98 inches ( or 2 inches).

  • @musiconline11
    @musiconline11 Před 8 lety +1

    what do you use to stain the wood?

    • @erinclayton9634
      @erinclayton9634 Před 7 lety

      yyhhjkjduhrbruj%€&&htjtj&=r7=7=7=7=€=*,, $&; $ g h jtkwjrkslwu

  • @mrkelly6598
    @mrkelly6598 Před 5 lety +11

    "And even simpler way.." a huge bending tool no one has.
    I'm not sure hooking the rods is necessary in cement (try pulling a straight rod out of dry cement!) along with the weight of a sleeper. But perhaps could just do two 45deg holes each end pointing inward. =\======/= Once cement tries will be physically impossible to separate from cement. (Less holes, less rods, less cement) No need for a very simple huge bending tool no one has.

    • @supermankelly
      @supermankelly Před 5 lety

      Mr Kelly!

    • @chadnz1003
      @chadnz1003 Před 4 lety +2

      @SidtheKid 😂😂😂😂spot on mate thats why we are the land of the long white cloud..the white clouds tip down the bottom of the globe to where we are😂thats how maui caught the sun😂😂😂

  • @dedricbullock5567
    @dedricbullock5567 Před 9 lety +1

    for sure thats a no go diy

    • @TheRPhelps24
      @TheRPhelps24 Před 8 lety +1

      The only fancy tool he used was the rebar bending tool. You could easily substitute a hammer to bang on it or just buy pre-made hooks if necessary.
      The only main tools necessary are: circular saw, drill, wide chisel.
      Use straight edges clamped to the wood to guide your circular saw and your guaranteed a straight cut. Look up how to cut half lap joints. That's what those are called.

  • @thywhipboy
    @thywhipboy Před 7 lety +4

    This guy carries around a Thor hammer 🔨 hahaha

  • @luap1983
    @luap1983 Před 6 lety +1

    Very well done, but bit over kill for 1 sleeper high!

    • @kingding8569
      @kingding8569 Před 3 lety

      Luap 1983 not in NZ where you have a lot of earthquakes all the time. This holds them in place.

    • @luap1983
      @luap1983 Před 3 lety +1

      King Ding fair enough!!

    • @nicolegolding5185
      @nicolegolding5185 Před 3 lety

      @@kingding8569 Looks strong enough to hold an earthquake in place!

  • @dannyleicester
    @dannyleicester Před 6 lety

    if i wanted to flip the sleepers to stand upright could i still use the same methods?

    • @MatthewPotts
      @MatthewPotts Před rokem

      yep, some measurements would be different but same thing would work

  • @petricastacescu149
    @petricastacescu149 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello what kind of wood can I use for this job

    • @mitre10nz
      @mitre10nz  Před 4 lety +1

      Hey Patricia, here's our full guide with a list of materials you can use :) www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-create-wooden-garden-borders ^James

  • @michalkapa
    @michalkapa Před 4 lety

    Love the accent

  • @hybridroswell
    @hybridroswell Před 7 lety +3

    the concrete was too much tho, just bang long steaks in to it. so it can be moved or changed

  • @aaroncowley700
    @aaroncowley700 Před 2 lety

    Wont the grass still creep under that? Ending up in ya garden bed.

  • @netposerx
    @netposerx Před 5 lety

    Not sure about the rebar into the concrete. Seemed like a waste of time and money considering there is no load on any side of those timbers. Is it because the landscapers smash into them with a mower?

  • @craigvalberg5119
    @craigvalberg5119 Před 8 lety +1

    its also best to treat the ground meeting sides of the sleepers with a bitumastic paint, this will add years to their life, great work mate but damn, your add a lot of days work to the job, id hate to see your invoices lol