CA2155082A1 - Landscaping block for a modular landscaping system - Google Patents
Landscaping block for a modular landscaping systemInfo
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C1/00—Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings
- E04C1/39—Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings characterised by special adaptations, e.g. serving for locating conduits, for forming soffits, cornices, or shelves, for fixing wall-plates or door-frames, for claustra
- E04C1/395—Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings characterised by special adaptations, e.g. serving for locating conduits, for forming soffits, cornices, or shelves, for fixing wall-plates or door-frames, for claustra for claustra, fences, planting walls, e.g. sound-absorbing
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
- E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
- E04B2002/0202—Details of connections
- E04B2002/0204—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
- E04B2002/0215—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections with separate protrusions
Abstract
A landscaping block includes an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end. A first male member projects from the top surface adjacent the first end. A second male member projects from the top surface adjacent the second end. A first female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the first end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body. A second female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the second end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body.
Description
2 1 `~5 o8a TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
Landscaping Block for a Modular Landscaping System NAME OF INVENTOR:
David Brent Lambert Sandra Elizabeth Davison FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an interlocking style of block of the type used for building modular landscaping structures.
R~a~oUND OF THE INVENTION
United States Patent 5,168,678 which issued to Scott et al for an invention entitled "Modular Landscaping System and Structuresl is representative of the state of the art in landscaping blocks. The Scott reference discloses an elongate rectangular block with a tongue at one end and a groove at the other. Both the tongue and the groove have apertures, which in use are oriented vertically. These landscaping blocks are connected in end to end relation by inserting the tongue of one block into the groove of an adjacent block. The tongues are prevented from withdrawing from the groove by placing the apertures in the tongue and the groove in register and inserting a spike therethrough.
One criticism of the teachings of the Scott et al reference is the fact that tools are needed to configure the system initially. Similarly, the structure constructed must be disassembled in order to reconfigure the landscaping blocks.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
5What is required is a landscaping block which is easier to configure and reconfigure.
According to the present invention there is provided a landscaping block which includes an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end. A first male member projects from the top surface adjacent the first end. A second male member projects from the top surface adjacent the second end. A first female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the first end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body. A second female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the second end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body.
With the landscaping block, as described above, structures may be configured merely by interlocking the male members of one block with female members of adjacent blocks. When it is necessary or desirable to reconfigure the structure, the tapered ends allow a range of pivotal movement to reconfigure the structure, thereby minimizing or obviating the need for disassembly during the process of reconfiguring.
Although beneficial effects may be obtained through the use of the landscaping block, as described above, it is preferable that the landscaping blocks be interlocked in such a secure fashion that they will not become detached if accidentally struck. It is of course, undesirable to have a modular landscaping structure that is continually falling apart. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be ~ ~ssosa obtained when the first male member and the second male members have bulbous ends, and the first female socket and the second female socket have bulbous interior cavities. This enables one of the male members of one landscaping block to interlock in mating engagement with one of the female sockets of an adjacent 1A n~ scAping block.
Although beneficial effects may be obtained through the use of the landscaping block, as described above, pivotal movement of the male members relative to the female sockets during reconfiguring can cause stresses on the material out of which the landscaping block is made. This is particularly true for the lowermost landscaping blocks of a structure. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when annular bearing surfaces are positioned on the top surface of the elongate body encircling a base of each of the first male member and the second male member. The annular bearing surfaces can engage the peripheral lips of the female sockets during pivotal movement.
The tapering of the ends to provide for pivotal movement is preferably within a range of between 30 and 60 degrees. The optimum tapering is a 45 degree taper.
BRIEF n~CRTPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a landscaping block constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention .
FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is an end elevation view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
:,~ 1 s~ 08a FIGURE 4 is a bottom plan view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of a modular landscaping structure constructed using the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 6 is a side elevation view of the modular landscaping structure illustrated in FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 7 is a side elevation view in section of the modular landscaping structure illustrated in FIGURE 5.
DET~T~n D ~PTPTION OF THE rK~r~nn~v EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a landscaping block generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 7.
Referring to FIGURE 1, landscaping block 10 includes an elongate body 12 having a substantially planar top surface 14 and a bottom 16. Referring to FIGURE 4, bottom 16 has a peripheral edge 18. Referring to FIGURES 2 and 4, elongate body 12 has a tapered first end 20 and a tapered second end 22.
First end 20 and second end 22 are tapered at between 30 and 60 degrees, with the optimum taper being substantially 45 degrees. The taper serves a role in facilitating the rapid reconfiguration of modular landscaping structures constructed using landscaping block 10, as will hereinafter be further described. It will be appreciated that the taper can be created with either straight lines or curved lines. Referring to FIGURES 1 and 2, a first male member 24 is provided having a base 26 secured to top surface 14 adjacent first end 20 and a bulbous end 28 projecting from top surface 14. A second male member 30 is similarly provided having a base 32 secured to top surface 14 adjacent second end 22 and a bulbous end 34 projecting from top surface 14. Referring to FIGURES 4 and 7, a first female socket 36 is positioned in bottom 16 adjacent ~l~sosa ~_ 5 first end 20. First female socket 36 has a bulbous interior cavity 38 and a peripheral lip 40. Referring to FIGURE 4, it can be seen that peripheral lip 40 has a slot 42. Slot 42 allows peripheral lip 40 to e~r~n~ during insertion of one of male members 24 or 30, as will hereinafter be further described. Referring to FIGURE 7, it can be seen that peripheral lip 40 is on substantially the same plane, marked by broken line 44, as peripheral edge 18 on bottom 16 of elongate body 12. Referring to FIGURES 4 and 7, a second female socket 46 is positioned in bottom 16 adjacent second end 22. Referring to FIGURE 7, second female socket 46 also has a bulbous interior cavity 48 and a peripheral lip 50.
Referring to FIGURE 4, it can be seen that peripheral lip 50 has a slot 52. Referring to FIGURE 7, it can be seen that peripheral lip 50 is on substantially the same plane, as marked by broken line 44, as peripheral edge 18 on bottom 16 of elongate body 12. Referring to FIGURES 1 and 2, annular bearing surfaces 54 and 56 are positioned on top surface 14 of elongate body 12 encircling base 26 and 32 of first male member 24 and second male member 26, respectively.
The use of lAn~scAring blocks 10 as part of a modular landscaping system will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 7. Referring to FIGURE 5, a plurality of landscaping blocks 10 have been interlocked to form a modular landscaping structure, generally identified by reference numeral 58. Modular landscaping structure 58 outlines an irregular shaped flowerbed. It should be noted that tapered ends 20 and 22 permit tremendous flexibility in terms of the shapes that can be made. Included in FIGURE 5 are circles, curves, parallel lines, and angles of varying degrees. Modular landscaping structure 58 can easily be knocked over if it is built too high. For this reason, it is preferable if the height does not exceed much higher than 18 inches. With heights of less than 18 inches, modular landscaping structure 58 gains stability from the various bends. Referring to FIGURE
6, where a long straight stretch is used to form a wall, it is ~,5s~a recommended that "L" shaped anchoring pins 59 be used to secure a lowermost layer 61 of modular structure to a ground surface 63. Referring to FIGURE 7, the method of interlock of a plurality of landscaping blocks 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, is shown.
Landscaping blocks 60, 62, 64, 66, 68 are identical to landscaping block 10, and are assigned different reference numerals merely for the purpose of the description of interlocking. Landscaping blocks 60 and 62 are placed on ground surface 63 in end to end relation. Landscaping blocks 64, 66, and 68 are then placed on top of landscaping blocks 60 and 62. First male member 24 of landscaping block 60 fits into second female socket 46 of landscaping block 64. Second male member 26 of landscaping block 60 fits into first female socket 36 of landscaping block 66. First male member 24 of landscaping block 62 fits into second female socket 46 of landscaping block 66. Second male member 26 of landscaping block 62 fits into first female socket 36 of landscaping block 68. It will be appreciated that the described process of interlocking landscaping blocks 10 can be continued until modular landscaping structure 58 with desired dimensions is erected. It will be appreciated that modular landscaping structure 58 can be constructed without tools merely be snapping the male members into the female sockets. If it is desired to reconfigure landscaping structure 58, substantial reconfiguring can be accomplished to meet most situations merely by placing pressure on the structure to pivot the landscaping blocks. The pivotal movement is accommodated by the tapered ends. The strain of relative movement of the male members and the female sockets is accommodated, at least in part, by the annular bearing surface~.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Landscaping Block for a Modular Landscaping System NAME OF INVENTOR:
David Brent Lambert Sandra Elizabeth Davison FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an interlocking style of block of the type used for building modular landscaping structures.
R~a~oUND OF THE INVENTION
United States Patent 5,168,678 which issued to Scott et al for an invention entitled "Modular Landscaping System and Structuresl is representative of the state of the art in landscaping blocks. The Scott reference discloses an elongate rectangular block with a tongue at one end and a groove at the other. Both the tongue and the groove have apertures, which in use are oriented vertically. These landscaping blocks are connected in end to end relation by inserting the tongue of one block into the groove of an adjacent block. The tongues are prevented from withdrawing from the groove by placing the apertures in the tongue and the groove in register and inserting a spike therethrough.
One criticism of the teachings of the Scott et al reference is the fact that tools are needed to configure the system initially. Similarly, the structure constructed must be disassembled in order to reconfigure the landscaping blocks.
c~ 1 5508~
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
5What is required is a landscaping block which is easier to configure and reconfigure.
According to the present invention there is provided a landscaping block which includes an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end. A first male member projects from the top surface adjacent the first end. A second male member projects from the top surface adjacent the second end. A first female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the first end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body. A second female socket is positioned in the bottom adjacent the second end. The socket has a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body.
With the landscaping block, as described above, structures may be configured merely by interlocking the male members of one block with female members of adjacent blocks. When it is necessary or desirable to reconfigure the structure, the tapered ends allow a range of pivotal movement to reconfigure the structure, thereby minimizing or obviating the need for disassembly during the process of reconfiguring.
Although beneficial effects may be obtained through the use of the landscaping block, as described above, it is preferable that the landscaping blocks be interlocked in such a secure fashion that they will not become detached if accidentally struck. It is of course, undesirable to have a modular landscaping structure that is continually falling apart. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be ~ ~ssosa obtained when the first male member and the second male members have bulbous ends, and the first female socket and the second female socket have bulbous interior cavities. This enables one of the male members of one landscaping block to interlock in mating engagement with one of the female sockets of an adjacent 1A n~ scAping block.
Although beneficial effects may be obtained through the use of the landscaping block, as described above, pivotal movement of the male members relative to the female sockets during reconfiguring can cause stresses on the material out of which the landscaping block is made. This is particularly true for the lowermost landscaping blocks of a structure. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when annular bearing surfaces are positioned on the top surface of the elongate body encircling a base of each of the first male member and the second male member. The annular bearing surfaces can engage the peripheral lips of the female sockets during pivotal movement.
The tapering of the ends to provide for pivotal movement is preferably within a range of between 30 and 60 degrees. The optimum tapering is a 45 degree taper.
BRIEF n~CRTPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a landscaping block constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention .
FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is an end elevation view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
:,~ 1 s~ 08a FIGURE 4 is a bottom plan view of the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of a modular landscaping structure constructed using the landscaping block illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 6 is a side elevation view of the modular landscaping structure illustrated in FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 7 is a side elevation view in section of the modular landscaping structure illustrated in FIGURE 5.
DET~T~n D ~PTPTION OF THE rK~r~nn~v EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a landscaping block generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 7.
Referring to FIGURE 1, landscaping block 10 includes an elongate body 12 having a substantially planar top surface 14 and a bottom 16. Referring to FIGURE 4, bottom 16 has a peripheral edge 18. Referring to FIGURES 2 and 4, elongate body 12 has a tapered first end 20 and a tapered second end 22.
First end 20 and second end 22 are tapered at between 30 and 60 degrees, with the optimum taper being substantially 45 degrees. The taper serves a role in facilitating the rapid reconfiguration of modular landscaping structures constructed using landscaping block 10, as will hereinafter be further described. It will be appreciated that the taper can be created with either straight lines or curved lines. Referring to FIGURES 1 and 2, a first male member 24 is provided having a base 26 secured to top surface 14 adjacent first end 20 and a bulbous end 28 projecting from top surface 14. A second male member 30 is similarly provided having a base 32 secured to top surface 14 adjacent second end 22 and a bulbous end 34 projecting from top surface 14. Referring to FIGURES 4 and 7, a first female socket 36 is positioned in bottom 16 adjacent ~l~sosa ~_ 5 first end 20. First female socket 36 has a bulbous interior cavity 38 and a peripheral lip 40. Referring to FIGURE 4, it can be seen that peripheral lip 40 has a slot 42. Slot 42 allows peripheral lip 40 to e~r~n~ during insertion of one of male members 24 or 30, as will hereinafter be further described. Referring to FIGURE 7, it can be seen that peripheral lip 40 is on substantially the same plane, marked by broken line 44, as peripheral edge 18 on bottom 16 of elongate body 12. Referring to FIGURES 4 and 7, a second female socket 46 is positioned in bottom 16 adjacent second end 22. Referring to FIGURE 7, second female socket 46 also has a bulbous interior cavity 48 and a peripheral lip 50.
Referring to FIGURE 4, it can be seen that peripheral lip 50 has a slot 52. Referring to FIGURE 7, it can be seen that peripheral lip 50 is on substantially the same plane, as marked by broken line 44, as peripheral edge 18 on bottom 16 of elongate body 12. Referring to FIGURES 1 and 2, annular bearing surfaces 54 and 56 are positioned on top surface 14 of elongate body 12 encircling base 26 and 32 of first male member 24 and second male member 26, respectively.
The use of lAn~scAring blocks 10 as part of a modular landscaping system will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 7. Referring to FIGURE 5, a plurality of landscaping blocks 10 have been interlocked to form a modular landscaping structure, generally identified by reference numeral 58. Modular landscaping structure 58 outlines an irregular shaped flowerbed. It should be noted that tapered ends 20 and 22 permit tremendous flexibility in terms of the shapes that can be made. Included in FIGURE 5 are circles, curves, parallel lines, and angles of varying degrees. Modular landscaping structure 58 can easily be knocked over if it is built too high. For this reason, it is preferable if the height does not exceed much higher than 18 inches. With heights of less than 18 inches, modular landscaping structure 58 gains stability from the various bends. Referring to FIGURE
6, where a long straight stretch is used to form a wall, it is ~,5s~a recommended that "L" shaped anchoring pins 59 be used to secure a lowermost layer 61 of modular structure to a ground surface 63. Referring to FIGURE 7, the method of interlock of a plurality of landscaping blocks 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, is shown.
Landscaping blocks 60, 62, 64, 66, 68 are identical to landscaping block 10, and are assigned different reference numerals merely for the purpose of the description of interlocking. Landscaping blocks 60 and 62 are placed on ground surface 63 in end to end relation. Landscaping blocks 64, 66, and 68 are then placed on top of landscaping blocks 60 and 62. First male member 24 of landscaping block 60 fits into second female socket 46 of landscaping block 64. Second male member 26 of landscaping block 60 fits into first female socket 36 of landscaping block 66. First male member 24 of landscaping block 62 fits into second female socket 46 of landscaping block 66. Second male member 26 of landscaping block 62 fits into first female socket 36 of landscaping block 68. It will be appreciated that the described process of interlocking landscaping blocks 10 can be continued until modular landscaping structure 58 with desired dimensions is erected. It will be appreciated that modular landscaping structure 58 can be constructed without tools merely be snapping the male members into the female sockets. If it is desired to reconfigure landscaping structure 58, substantial reconfiguring can be accomplished to meet most situations merely by placing pressure on the structure to pivot the landscaping blocks. The pivotal movement is accommodated by the tapered ends. The strain of relative movement of the male members and the female sockets is accommodated, at least in part, by the annular bearing surface~.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (7)
1. A landscaping block, comprising:
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end;
a first male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body.
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end;
a first male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body.
2. The landscaping block as defined in Claim 1, wherein the first male member and the second male members have bulbous ends, and the first female socket and the second female socket have bulbous interior cavities, such that one of the male members of one body is capable of interlocking mating engagement with one of the female sockets of an adjacent body.
3. The landscaping block as defined in Claim 1, wherein annular bearing surfaces are positioned on the top surface of the elongate body encircling a base of each of the first male member and the second male member.
4. The landscaping block as defined in Claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are tapered at between 30 and 60 degrees.
5. The landscaping block as defined in Claim 4, wherein the first end and the second end are tapered at 45 degrees.
6. A landscaping block, comprising:
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end, the first end and the second end being tapered at between 30 and 60 degrees;
a first male member having a base secured to the top surface and a bulbous end projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member having a base secured to the top surface and a bulbous end projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a bulbous interior cavity and a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a bulbous interior cavity and a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and annular bearing surfaces are positioned on the top surface of the elongate body encircling a base of each of the first male member and the second male member.
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end, the first end and the second end being tapered at between 30 and 60 degrees;
a first male member having a base secured to the top surface and a bulbous end projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member having a base secured to the top surface and a bulbous end projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a bulbous interior cavity and a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a bulbous interior cavity and a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and annular bearing surfaces are positioned on the top surface of the elongate body encircling a base of each of the first male member and the second male member.
7. A modular landscaping system, comprising:
a plurality of landscaping blocks, each of the landscaping blocks including:
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end;
a first male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body;
said landscaping blocks being interlocked to form a modular landscaping structure by inserting the first male member of a first landscaping block into the first female socket of a second landscaping block and inserting the second male member of the first landscaping block into the second female socket of a third landscaping block, the process of interlocking being continued until the modular landscaping structure of desired dimensions is erected.
a plurality of landscaping blocks, each of the landscaping blocks including:
an elongate body having a substantially planar top surface, a bottom having a peripheral edge, a tapered first end and a tapered second end;
a first male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the first end;
a second male member projecting from the top surface adjacent the second end;
a first female socket in the bottom adjacent the first end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body; and a second female socket in the bottom adjacent the second end, the socket having a peripheral lip on substantially the same plane as the peripheral edge on the bottom of the elongate body;
said landscaping blocks being interlocked to form a modular landscaping structure by inserting the first male member of a first landscaping block into the first female socket of a second landscaping block and inserting the second male member of the first landscaping block into the second female socket of a third landscaping block, the process of interlocking being continued until the modular landscaping structure of desired dimensions is erected.
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