Garden edging may be seen as an extravagance that only landscapers and professional gardeners add to their yards, but defined edges not only look great, they also make it easier to keep lawn and garden beds pristine. Edging provides a barrier that keeps turfgrass and plantings from encroaching into each other’s space, as well as keeping soil from spilling over onto sidewalks or driveways. In addition, a carefully crafted edge elevates your landscaping to a more polished and mature appearance that’s sure to impress guests and potential buyers.

Modern Garden Edging Solutions to Define Your Outdoor Space

FormBoss made it so easy to achieve a professional look in our backyard, so select the one that fits your style of landscaping. The crisp lines of wood edging complement a cottage or eclectic garden, while metal edging is perfect for modern spaces. Corten steel edging is also very popular and can be bent into curves for added visual interest.

For a more natural edging idea, try using field stones to create a border between your lawn and garden. This can be done with either large or small rocks, but the key is to fit them tightly together so grass and weeds don’t grow between the stones. A product like Preen can be placed between and behind the stones to further suppress weeds.

A more upscale option for lawn edging is to use bricks to build an entire wall. This is more labor-intensive but also makes for a beautiful and bold garden design. You can even create an interesting pattern with the bricks by randomly staggering them.