How can I use old bricks for landscaping?

Hi Cheryl,

Here are a few ideas. Hopefully they will spark some ideas for you... https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=old%20brick%20in%20garden

Hi ! A winding narrow path through a garden or leading to garden or front door . You can even group several in a pattern and repeat it and use it like stepping stones

You can use them to section out an herb garden ...

I made a "mowing strip" with old bricks around all my garden beds. It's level with the lawn and you can run the lawn mower wheels right on them - saves using the weed whacker for the edges! :)

Hi Cheryl, the bricks can be decorative or used to make a path or a small sitting area. Here's an idea or two in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKJNixV2yw

I sunk mine on edge around areas that I planted shrubs and flowers in. Dig a trough the depth of the brick (on it's side) and level them end to end around trees as well. I also have a small hillside and made 3 steps up it with bricks I cut into the hillside and laid them flat.

Most definitely! My whole garden is edged in used brick my Dad saved from jobs, the dumps, you name it. When I finally was able to buy a house I cleaned his pile out! LOL I used everything. Broken, cemented, odd sizes - I made walkways, stepping stones, garden paths - even made a patio floor under the front arbor we built. It was like playing Tetris...Made a wooden frame, then used the brick puzzle pieces to complete it. It's now 25+ yrs old and I love it more and more each year. Baby Tears have covered part of it.

Here is a fun list to check out!

https://www.diyncrafts.com/19862/repurpose/20-incredibly-creative-ways-reuse-old-bricks

Hello Cheryl,

Once bricks are cleaned off, they can be used for many projects in the garden. Lawn Edging, Border Definition, walls,Paths, Planters, Arches, Birdbaths , Sundials, etc........................Enjoy the journey......

Here I used them as flower bed edging. Coordinates with existing hardscape on other areas of the property.

Hi Cheryl, I am not sure how many you have, but they make fantastic paths, or edging for a flower garden! Here's a link with more ideas, hope they help you,

1. Build a Brick Path.
2. Create Planters/Candleholders.
3. Make a Garden Bench.
4. Make Brick Edging for Garden Beds.
5. Build a Brick Waterfall.
6. Build a Birdbath.
7. Make Colorful Yard Art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDlytas3wNk