Landscaper Transforms Lawns Using Curbs

Jason Costco specializes in installing curbing around landscaping in areas such as front lawns. This is how the ground is fully prepped, the cement is mixed, smoothed, and shaped.
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Landscaper Transforms Lawns Using Curbs

[@Warpgatez]

It’s called curb Crete. I have it for my flower beds. Holds up great. Makes mowing and weed whacking a breeze. Even edging the lawn by it gives it a great look.

[@JohnSmith-en2st]

Looks expensive

[@JohnSmith-en2st]

Alot of Crete

[@Warpgatez]

@@JohnSmith-en2st I paid about $1300 for 2 large flower bed borders, 1 small side flower bed border, and a border around my front tree area. Custom imprints and brick like decorations. Worth it for lawn appeal. I got tired of relaying bricks every 4 years.

[@michaelg8642]

i think you can mix your own with cement, mason sand and some fiber material.. a lot cheaper than premix stuff

[@Aatell764]

I wish the landscaping company I work for did this, I would be the supervisor of that team like 75% of my work history is concrete work. I'm on the refinement team after transferring from mowing and then pruning(learning everything I can) I thought we'd be doing stuff like this but in basically back to being a lumberjack and a guy installing French drains all day. I'm considering getting my CO3 or irrigation license.

[@WaltWW]

Works well for desert landscapes. Anywhere with frost or highly expansive soils and those curbs turn into rubble in a few years.

[@tylerfini8791]

Can confirm. Dad had it done in the early 2000's and most of it cracked/sank within 2 years. This is in Illinois

[@870Slager]

@@tylerfini8791 yessir, was going to comment the same thing. Here in Chicagoland, it's not going to look good after 2 winters.

[@tylerfini8791]

Yeap Bolingbrook lol

[@pluribus_unum]

Precisely. It's also a potential resale headache if the buyer has different ideas for the lawn that mean removing the curbs at significant expense.

[@hidros1461]

Good this be good in Texas? Dallas area

[@charlestwigg7345]

Having thrown down miles of brick edges this is great and back saving. Thanks for the video.

[@salvanavonanthony9051]

Incredibly satisfying

[@ArchvicGames]

Looooovveee, concrete for borders and hardscaping. I have experience in both concrete and landscaping so the only thing I'd recommend for those wanting curbs that I didn't see here is build a barrier under the curb area, either a deeper curb with the concrete or plastic garden edging lined with expanding foam or something hydrophobic but non-toxic that keeps a strong barrier between the beds and lawn under the curb. Grass roots, and weeds with aggressive roots are awful to deal with when they propagate out of your curb into your beds. Also when you build the curb, make sure you shuffle hoe the beds and take the time to let the weeds germinate (ideally several times) before planting so you can weed em out before they seed under the curb! Saves so much time for the future. If anyone else who has had better outcomes or ideas please correct me, I'd love more efficient ways to work! :)

[@jimda4910]

What's better than witnessing the Craftsman achieving his Talent!.

[@JoeSimple]

Looks great, I hope there is at least some Fibre in there to keep it looking nice

[@superspark5677]

Only problem with this method is there’s no steel reinforcement. Over time as the ground shifts the concrete cracks. Seen a few different jobs done.

[@stirlingstark1983]

Yeah, thats trash and amature

[@babywah3290]

The only shifting I’ve seen is due to tree roots. If done right, curbs will last for years.

[@PhilGregoryFX]

Brilliant! Best video I have seen on the subject, very educational and easy to follow. 10/10

[@Frankie5Angels150]

This isn’t anything new or unusual. It is, however wildly expensive vs other edging materials.

[@matthewthompson7012]

Where do you get your edging materials?? Where I am, this method is less expensive.

[@michaelknight2897]

Concrete work takes time to learn. I have done lots of curbs around my house and still don't have the skill to do it well. It's good enough, but nothing like this.

[@mikemurray2145]

Use to landscape and can say the curb works a lot better than stone keeping grassout. But the weird curves people make them into are a butch to cut and ya always have to get out a weed whacker

[@michaelknight2897]

Yeah, those curves come down to aesthetics. Don't like them personally.

[@Grant82gc]

I was doing these 25 years ago with my dad as he had a garden kerbing business.

[@oneolddog8809]

I put these curbs in a 30’x60’ rectangle to replace my lawn. Had 7 large boulders and a dozen smaller rocks installed last year. Looks great,I’m letting the natural foliage propagate,much less water and work.

[@FORANWFS]

A skateboarders wet dream could slappy into infinity

[@nickddd333]

It is amazing should have video showing final product with grass etc

[@ramblin_man23]

I drive a concrete truck and some customers put in fiberglass, to keep slabs and driveways from cracking. I wonder if you can put fiberglass in this stuff.

[@notanexpert2978]

That is probably a really good addition. Do you think the fiberglass will be enough to not worry about the cuts?

[@cantcomeupwithausern]

@@notanexpert2978 no, u still need control joints

[@babywah3290]

Yes, fiber is used with every mix made to make it stronger.

[@boredomprevention8148]

I used one of those tools in the build of my waterfall ; massively impressed

[@lisakukla459]

Yeah? Do you feel like it's the kind of thing that, if a person can follow instructions, they can handle this project on their own? In permaculture, edges are a big deal; Curvy lines maximize the amount of edge. This really gets the ol' idea machine churnin'. 🤔

[@boredomprevention8148]

@@lisakukla459 I found the process very simple and the tool easy to use spraying water along the top before pulling/forming helped too

[@lisakukla459]

@@boredomprevention8148 Awesome.

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Rebar would help the concrete edging last longer & resist root damage and natural ground movement.

[@vegasfordguy]

Only problem is that those concrete landscape curbings always end up cracking and falling apart. I've had them done a couple of times and they never last very long before they start cracking and becoming unlevel. They look nice while they last though. I'm also sure that the climate has a lot to do with the longevity of it.

[@SykotikShadow]

Yes b/c the mix he or they use doesn't really bond well together through the test of time. We do this too but we actually use way better concrete that will hold forever.

[@vegasfordguy]

@@iaincrawford5472 They don't use any type of reinforcement when doing these decorative curbs. Only the mix.

[@daniel1111aldo]

Honestly I'd bet if they were to pay that on a _

[@daniel1111aldo]

...on a subsurface that had been properly prepared for a long thin continuous monolithic stretch like that they'd no doubt last 2, 3, 4 etc times longer. But that would be far more labor intensive, often more so even than the actual pouring of the curb itself. (Ive only laid in MI but here for any concrete that is intended to last is laid on at least a subsurface of crushed and compacted concrete or something similar hence, a lot more work hours. And you know what that means + $.

[@djacoby1985]

I've installed this for 15 years in central florida..got very good at it...you can add small fibers to the mix to add strength, also some higher end machines have the capability to run a steel cable throughout.. I've seen some doosies for sure but done properly you can achieve great longevity in alot of installations I've had mine for 10 years. It has one Crack where I ran it over with the mower.

[@williamrichardson2596]

Well now I know there are curb experts.

[@neilhowes4215]

A guy started this same business in las vegas about 25 yrs ago and now owns a multi million dollar business

[@woozy607]

I bought a landscape curb business about 5-6 years ago but I’ve been to busy to get it started, hopefully this is the year I will test it out at my new house and then start elsewhere

[@hunterjames1334]

Hemp-crete. Requires no metal reinforcement, think of it like 3D paper. Lighter, requires less concrete, etc. Just a thought.

[@SundanceKid343]

Looks so cool but is this solid? I think it could get crack when sun is to strong

[@jthadcast]

love to see him try using hempcrete instead

[@Kerionite]

I'm going to do my front lawn like this.

[@maximus7727]

Excellant work....

[@Catwoman1464]

I wonder what it looks like after some years.

[@Warpgatez]

Great. I’ve had mine for 4 years.

[@stevekaufman3817]

had mine 30 years and still great. Pressure wash every 2-3 years, one section heaved and i just reset the section and looks great. It cracked like it was suppose to on the lines they installed to crack. I am on here to expand my trees out back.

[@kuhmslider8006]

Segregation is beautiful!

[@crewmatewillthrowthesehand7600]

Yo hold up

[@DomesticTruther]

All over in Florida

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

How do you ensure that the mow curb is not too high and that it is as close to ground level as possible? Can the machine be adjusted to vary the height of the curb?

[@GrampaSheevie]

This is everywhere in Arizona

[@lisagrace6471]

We had these as a kid. They break.

[@deemartinez836]

I had it all around d my last house. And loved it. Now I cant find anyone to do it.

[@huajie666liu8]

Can we have a before after comparison picture?

[@drtij_dzienz]

Is it ok with no sub base or expansion joints?

[@leonardsmith82]

Practical art 😎👍

[@BudgieBurgess1972]

I was just going to say how good of an idea it was until I read the comments Ha ha. I'm a landscaper from the UK, 30 year in the job and never seen this peace of kit before. Sounds like it only good for dry and warm climates. No good for the UK then🌨️🌧️🌦️🌧️🌨️🌦️ Ha ha 😁

[@JetFire9]

Don’t try this in areas of the country with a lot of clay/gumbo. It won’t last a full year with how much the ground moves with temp and rain changes.

[@onefiddyripper9487]

Curb stone and edge stone look much better, in my humble opinion

[@ArtByAndrei1995]

Amazing 😍😍😍 keep it up 💯❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelg8642]

does this come with my Costco membership?

[@WillKalili]

Given there's no rebar, these will crack within 1-2 years.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

I had it done right after the construction of my house was completed,, before installing sprinkler system. Minimal cracking 8 years later. I'm very happy that I opted for this instead of stone or brick.

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

No forms..respect

[@toology55]

Wait, his last name is Costco? This is my favorite store!

[@kevingeorge5159]

So mow-strips are back?

[@thebest.sev13]

The fact that this is my dads friends brother 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@staryi734]

Как пиздато, когда нет зимы....

[@jeancey1]

My uncle did that 8years ago…. Next vid please

[@mrgod5139]

This is the first step to build a beautiful sandcastle bois now people simply adores this forgotten skills

[@sagecrockett693]

It's called crack crete. Cracks , and spalls, the hell up in the cold climates.

[@ccr8392]

What kind of plaster do you use in your mix?

[@toomanymarys7355]

I think that's just Insider messing up again...

[@ccr8392]

@@toomanymarys7355 I've always used the cement/ sand mix but when I read plaster in the mix I wondered if he added something else

[@babywah3290]

Portland concrete with fiber mesh.

[@4wdaddict41]

What is that curb machine called ?

[@LeoRousseau]

Send him over!

[@ВиталийМастеровой]

Без армировки и (или) трамбовки более чем пару сезонов не простоит.

[@freebird7284]

nice!

[@SalamanderDancer]

1:30 while making it too wet will cause it to slump, making it too dry will cause it to crumble apart. Looks like this mixture could use a little more water.

[@TheHerrMan]

That's intentional. Better to go on the dry side and sprinkle in water as needed. If it comes out wet and then too wet it's ruined and unrepairable

[@meganswindall7839]

@@TheHerrMan Too wet wouldn't make it ruined you could just add more mix.

[@TheHerrMan]

@@meganswindall7839 aah

[@toomanymarys7355]

@@meganswindall7839 how would you do that once it's poured?

[@SykotikShadow]

@@toomanymarys7355 you'll notice the second you pour a little and can adjust for your slump. This guy just doing it the long hard way.

[@zafarjoiya]

Nice

[@ManderSeis]

Yeah I always wanted my garden to look like a parking lot

[@zachrorke9046]

All these cookie cutter mc mansion types want this... Natural is better

[@acevaldivia9582]

It's a trade just like concrete or asphalt finishing... it's not for everyone

[@Twenty9point97]

Really missed an opportunity here with the music

[@yangguan4070]

These will crack over time?

[@EclecticRealist]

Where do you get your tools from?

[@milesdavis5282]

Curb appeal? Come on guys you was thinking the same thing 😂

[@aprilcole-lindquist2445]

John Carlo lives

[@corinnemaggio5116]

His last name is Costco, so he gets my vote

[@crystaledwards9878]

Curbs are great, but the expense puts people off.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

I agree. I paid $14 ft. 8 years ago. In 2018 I asked for a quote for 2 round borders for newly planted 6' tall trees and was asked $750.00 + an extra $100 mileage fee. Ridiculous!

[@bigz3700]

Why use dirt concrete when you can just add water an get the right mix so your not using water after

[@rskrzz6233]

its pretty much like laying brick, but its a curb instead

[@thewhiteknight02]

$10-$20 per foot around here. 100 ft minimums.

[@Catrell]

I'm sorry but... What was his last name???

[@ardinsalim9048]

then the a-holes with skateboards got confused why people mad when they ruin this beautiful and expensive construction.

[@fuzmaginty5822]

give it a couple of years

[@kevinmoncada5120]

Eaaaaaaaaaaaaasy money 💵 if you know you know

[@straightpride451]

Cute

[@charlestolley2294]

I was waiting for something insightful, and it never came...

[@j.d5376]

I uses to do this 15 years ago it's called quick curb you can do different designs. This is not new

[@punyanshumohanty9996]

How relevant is it to the garden? It's not environment friendly as its using concrete. Why the same result can't be achieved by using recycled materials like bricks from construction waste, or fly ash.

[@artfx9]

Concrete snake man

[@steveb1739]

Kerbs...

[@MyName-vg8yu]

At no point in the video do they zoom out to show what kind of an effect this has. Its all close ups of wet cement. Yall are tok'd.

[@Tazerboy_10]

Hmmm...

[@Starfable]

If you have bermuda or couch those curbs gonna be a waste of time

[@DavidNovaa]

It's literally all over the place nothing new

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

This process may look good to some, but without the support of a foundation it's ripe for failures. Depending on your soil and sub soil types it's a waste of time and money as shown in the video for 95% of the US. Personally I don't even think it looks that attractive.

[@abcammym]

No proper foundations, it will break ,,eventually,,

[@famousbowl9926]

Stone finishing is art? I trim trees come film me do "art"

[@donowtube]

Dredging for sand so we can do this?

[@SF-cq6bg]

Outlining everything in the garden is the most kindergarten way to design. So unnatural. Please look to nature for garden design inspiration, not golf course designers.

[@novethskie]

1st

[@novethskie]

Yeah baby thats how its done

[@richardsims7840]

Atta boy

[@johnnyrodgers3429]

This is a joke right??!!!

[@fuzzyconcreter1181]

That's fukn cheating

[@cashrules520]

Looks nice, just going to create a world of jealousy and envy, especially if the rest of your neighbors dont adequately maintain their property.. i got my yard looking like hgtv and just the headaches. People start to be in competition with you, folks putting up fences, encroachments on your property.. I would only do this if my home was isolated from other homes and didnt have to deal with traffic, neighbors..

[@Iw1372]

Curbs are unnatural and ugly.