The Best Landscape Edging Options for Your Lawn and Garden (2024)

FAQs

What is the best edging to keep grass out of the garden? ›

Consider bricks, concrete pavers or terra cotta tiles. Even wine bottles sunk neck-down could make a nice border. Make sure the bottles are sunk deep enough to keep grass from growing underneath them but are still easy to mow next to and not likely to be chewed up with a string trimmer.

Your garden's size plays a key role in determining the type of edging that would work best. Using bulky garden edging made from materials like stone may overwhelm the area and make it look crowded. For areas with a small garden, we recommend either steel, rubber or plastic edging.

These materials can include natural stone, cobblestone pavers, wood, metal, plastic, concrete, and brick. Each material gives a different look and has different pros and cons.

Metal edging

Metal edging is durable, low-maintenance, and paintable. Available in options like aluminum, steel, and iron, this material provides a modern landscape design for contemporary homes. Metal edging is easy to install and customizable.

Edging Stones

Some types can be constructed from concrete for durability. One of the easiest landscape edging choices, stones can be installed in straight lines or curves. Edging stones made of hand-cut natural granite have a tumbled appearance and give an authentic, old-world cobblestone look.

Bricks With a Curve

This garden edge idea has you use an inexpensive material, bricks, to make an edge that doesn't look like it didn't break the bank. A curved brick edge looks great, but also allows you to not worry about getting the lines straight when you're putting everything together.

Metal garden edging

An advantage of metal edging is that it typically requires no digging and is less time-consuming to install. Simply hammer the built-in stakes into the ground, and you're done. Just make sure to wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp, rough metal.

Aluminum + Steel Lawn Edging

Aluminum or steel edging is great for straight-line areas; it won't rust, rot or become brittle. It's installed with stakes and can be molded into shapes and curves.

What do landscapers use to edge beds? ›

A lawn edger or stick edger works by rotating a steel blade into the ground to define a crisp, clean line around hardscaping, landscape beds, and trees.

Most metal edging is going to be deep enough to be installed 4-6 inches into the ground and still have a few inches above ground (with the exception of our Edge Right metal landscape edging that is 8 inches in depth—double that of most common metal edging).

Here are some ways edging benefits your lawn. Edged lawns always look neat and tidy — Edging creates clean, crisp lines that make your lawn look visually pleasing and well-groomed, improving your home's curb appeal without spending a lot of money.

Creating a barrier between the garden and lawn will help prevent this. Stone, brick or plastic garden edging can keep the grass in the lawn and out of your beds. Bury the bricks or edging into the ground a few inches and maintain by immediately pulling any grass you see along the edge.

Crisp Brick Edging. Brick or other hard materials help keep the lawn out of flower beds. Brick or other hard materials help keep the lawn out of flower beds. Like so many other aspects of gardening, the key to keeping grass out of your garden beds is to plan ahead and remain vigilant.