Fixing Shifting Border Blocks Around a Wishing Well

Border blocks around a backyard wishing well often shift and lean because the base wasn't properly stabilized. To fix this, remove the blocks and re-prepare the trench. Mix a mortar blend of one part mortar, two parts sand, and five parts fine cypress mulch. Set the blocks into this mixture, then lightly hose it down so the mortar binds the base while the mulch stays on top. Alternatively, use ready-mix mortar with sand already included for simplicity. Ensure a 4-inch deep, 4-inch wide support on each side at ground level for ample strength. Calculate the needed volume by multiplying linear feet by width and depth, then dividing by 1728 to get cubic feet. This mortared mulch mix also works as a permanent weed barrier in other beds—apply 2 inches thick, wet it, and the mortar sinks to create a stable layer that prevents erosion and reduces maintenance.