How Do You Make Edge Between Lawn & Flower Beds?
Making neat edges between a flower garden and a lawn is an important part of landscaping. It helps keep grass out of the flower beds, and flowers out of the lawn. One of the easiest and least expensive edging methods is the cut edge. The cut edge will work well in almost any climate. It will also look good in any style of garden, including formal, informal or rustic. Make cutting lines for your edge. For curved edges, use a garden hose or rope on the ground to mark where you want to start your edge. For straight edges, use two stakes pounded in the ground and string tied between them to mark your edge. Use a half-moon edging tool or a straight-edged spade to cut along the line. Cut a few inches at a time, about 4 to 6 inches deep. Make the cuts straight down. Cut another line several inches away from the first, closer to the bed. Angle it toward the first line and connect it at the bottom. Remove the grass or sod in between. Make sure that the trench slopes away from the bed, and it’s
