Types Of Lawn Edging

Humans love borders and boundaries, something that defines where one area ends and another begins. Lawn edging may be just part of the human need to quatrain off the lawn from the garden or to make a neat appearance. However, lawn edging can also have a legitimate purpose as well when used as a barrier to stop wanted plants or grasses from invading a lawn. There are a few different types of lawn edging that can be used, depending on personal taste and purpose. 

Choosing Lawn Edging

While you can certainly “edge” your lawn by digging a trench around the perimeter, this is not as aesthetically pleasing as adding a decorative border. There are several choices, from expensive rock to even plastic edging that can be added. 

–          Rock. Natural and in many cases the preferred edging material, rock can make beautiful edging for a lawn. However, unless you happen to have rock of similar size and type lying around, it is a little more expensive then other options.

–          Wood. Railroad ties and landscape timbers are often used for edging. The drawback to wood is that it will eventually rot and need to be replaced. It also is difficult for curved areas.

–          Formed edging. There are cement, plastic and metal edgings that are specifically made for lawn edging. Most of these are fairly inexpensive and come in a variety of shapes. 

Whatever your preference, lawn edging can give your yard a professional appearance while at the same time, limiting exposure to unwanted plants permeating your lawn. Your local landscape supply store most likely has a variety of edgings to choose from to meet both your aesthetic and budget needs.