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Before pouring your landscaping rock, lay landscape fiber or newspaper to stop weed growth. 6. After you pour the rock, use a rake to even it out. Kneel down to look for peaks and valleys.

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To beautify, to add function, to add pizazz, to add interest, landscaping rocks do it all. Rock is by far one of the greatest ways of adding a piece of yourself to your landscape, and given rocks propensity for durability, it may just last forever. Landscaping rock comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and materials. It is great when used as a compliment to existing style and design, and even works well when started fresh. In order to lay landscaping rocks so that they will outlast even the home they are designed to beautify, follow this quick guide: 1. Measure where you plan to lay your landscaping rocks. This attention to detail will allow for the proper amount needed. 2. Use a tool like an edger to create a rough barrier around the perimeter of your outline. Then, use a hoe to remove the turf where your landscaping rocks will lay. 3. Dig only as deep as the amount of stone you plan to lay. The landscaping rocks you pour in should sit a few inches above ground level, alongside the remaining turf, to allow for settling. 4. Tamp down the soil where the rocks will go. This will impede future settling and stop you from having to add more landscaping rock later. 5. Before pouring your landscaping rock, lay landscape fiber or newspaper to stop weed growth. 6. After you pour the rock, use a rake to even it out. Kneel down to look for peaks and valleys. Correct any issues with your rake. 7. Rinse your new landscaping rock feature with water to remove dust and dirt and to bring out its natural beauty. 8. Enjoy your work by adding potted plants for interest, or by setting up patio furniture for a relaxing (and interesting) lounge spot.

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What happens if you don't add enough water to Quikrete?

If there is too much water, the resulting concrete will be weak and will have poor surface qualities. If there is not enough water, the concrete will be hard to work into place.

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Concrete that is too dry on the left, and too wet on the right. #3: Once the concrete is poured, you can just leave it to dry, or, better yet, blow some fans on it to help it dry faster. This is a common misconception about concrete. What is happening to concrete after it is poured is not drying, it is curing. The water and cement begin a chemical reaction, during which the cement binds to the aggregate while releasing heat. This process starts quickly and continues for a very long time, but the concrete has reached most of its final strength after 28 days. During the early part of this process, it's important to actually keep the water in so that the chemical reaction can take place. This can be achieved by covering the concrete with plastic or wet burlap, by shading it, and by protecting it from wind.