Lawn Edges Along Paths: Clean Lines Beside Paving
How to keep a clean lawn edge along paths and walkways: marking, edging tools, materials that hold the line, trimming, and safe digging.
Installation Guides
Step-by-step guides for installing edging along straight runs, curves, garden beds, driveways and paths. Each guide covers layout, trench depth, securing the edging and the finishing steps, and reminds you to contact 811 before digging.
How to Install Lawn Edging: Straight and Curved Edges
Step-by-step lawn edging installation for straight and curved edges, beds, driveways and paths: call 811, mark the line, cut the trench, set and backfill.
How to Cut a Straight Lawn Edge
How to create a crisp straight lawn edge: marking with string and pegs, cutting with a half-moon edger or spade, the drop, and keeping it straight.
How to Create Curved Lawn Edges That Are Easy to Mow
How to lay out and cut curved lawn edges: using a hose or rope, why broad sweeping curves are easier to maintain, cutting technique and upkeep.
Garden Bed Borders: Keeping Grass Out and Mulch In
How to edge a garden bed so grass stays out and mulch stays in: hand-cut edges, edging materials, mulch depth and weed control from extension sources.
Lawn Edges Along Driveways: Strength and Safety
How to edge lawn along a driveway: where steel's side strength helps, using a power edger along paving, thrown-object safety and digging rules.