How To Install Edging In Your Garden

Edging your garden or walkways isn’t just about increasing the aesthetics, it’s serving a useful purpose! Used to create barriers for garden beds, pathways, and walkways, edging your garden can separate the beds into different areas and styles, adding extra creativity to your space. Edging is generally pliable and easy to install, but if you’ve never done it before, we know you may have some questions. Take a look at Pioneer Landscape Centers’ three steps to install edging in your garden!

STEP 1: PICK EDGING TYPE, SOLID VS. STONES

Before we get started with the install process, you need to pick the type of edging you want. Generally, most edging is in one of two categories: solid or stone.

Solid edging may include composite materials, wood, metal, rubber, plastic, etc. Typically, solid edging will also be black or brown. When considering solid edging, you need to review the durability of the material selected. Wood edging is more likely to rot, whereas metal or plastic is more likely to crack or chip.

You also have the option of individual stones for your garden edging. This may include pavers or natural stones. Pavers are often the most sturdy, especially if your edging tends to take a beating from lawn equipment.

Whether you pick solid or stone edging, just remember that overdoing it can make your yard and garden look disjointed--so have a plan before you dig!

STEP 2: TRENCH

Once you’ve selected your material for edging, it’s time to dig a trench. This is often the most difficult part of edging because you need to get the right depth. To do so, lay out a selection of your edging as a guide. The top of the material should be higher than your yard, rocks, etc. but not so high that it looks out of place. In addition, the edging needs to be secured enough in the ground to ensure it does not create a falling hazard.

STEP 3: INSTALL THE EDGING

You’ve dug your trench so now it's time to install the edging! If you are using pavers, place each one so that it is level with the one before it. In addition, you’ll want to try to keep the gaps between pavers as tight as possible--because of this, some folks chose interlocking pavers to avoid issues.

In addition, you may want to utilize a level as you place or unroll your material just to ensure it is of the established standard height.

OPTIONAL STEP 4: SECURE THE EDGING

Some edging, such as rubber or metal materials, may need to be secured. This can be done with stakes if needed. This is not needed for stone edging.

GET YOUR WEEKEND EDGING MATERIALS AT PIONEER LANDSCAPE CENTERS

For a weekend DIY project that will really add some dimension to your garden, visit Pioneer Landscape Centers for your edging materials. Have questions? Give us a call or visit us online! We look forward to helping you!