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Landscape edging to prevent mulch runoff


Question
I recently "installed" rubber mulch in shrub beds, etc, but am suffering with some areas where rainwater runoff down driveway and walkways, is taking some off and away.  Would edging of some sort create the "barrier" I might need to prevent this?

Answer
Yes - Any sort of edging would help with this problem.  There are so many choices.  I usually specify a commercial-grade edge restraint, made by Oly-Ola (www.olyola.com), but just as handy are some more creative and less "institutional" solutions such as brick, concrete, and wood.

For help and ideas, go to DIYNetwork (www.diynetwork.com/diy/gardening) and search for "garden edging" if you want to do it yourself.  If you are more of visual person like me, I'd go to Google Images for great ideas,(images.google.com) and type in the same search words...

Lots of options, and congratulations on chosing a recycled material that won't blow away in the wind - it will just float away in the rain! ~M  

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