Weeds and stones

[Cal]

Our borders have white pebbles and the weeds are taking over. I want to get rid of these pebbles and start again. Anyone have any tips on the easiest way to move the pebbles and what I can do with them once they're off the flower beds?

[Jason]

Hi @Cal,

Welcome to the community. I trust you'll get some helpful suggestions for this job from our members. We have loads of clever and creative members sharing tips and project inspiration every day. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand with something around the house or garden. 

Jason

[Kermit]

[Former Workshop member]

A small rake is pretty good for stones - I moved a giant bed full of weedy scoria - which we then winnowed, by tossing scoopfuls in plastic garbage bin lids on a windy day. Which enabled us to use the scoria elsewhere. The pebbles make a great admixture for potted plants that need extra drainage, and also a good topdressing for the same pots. There's mosaic pebble art and all sorts... depends how much you've got.
A rake enables you to leave more soil behind than a shovel, and is a bit more manoeuvrable around wanted plants.

[Cal]

Thank you