The first thing that you should consider when garden edging is to make sure that you do it right the first time only. Replacing or fixing the lawn edging every season is not something which you should be planning on. The key is to choose the right kind of material which complements the climate and your lawn. You may also need to follow the manufacturer’s instruction before installation.
Gardens are made up of different materials. One of the easiest ways to keep the area tidy is by creating landscape edging. Edging not only improves the aesthetics of the landscape but has a practical purpose as well. It helps to keep the gravel in place and prevents the garden from spreading unevenly.
The following are some interesting garden edging ideas which you can implement to improve your landscape.
Simple brick edging
Brick edging is perhaps one of the simplest kinds of lawn edging. Bricks come in a variety of colours. However the bright red colour is always one which attracts attention and looks great. It has a rustic appeal which can look great throughout the year. Most of the time the bricks are covered with lichen and moss and it’s a look which is coveted by many. You can lay down the bricks and flatten it or you can even set each of these on sand and place side by side.
Using rocks and boulders
Rock and boulders can also be used to create an interesting lawn edging. One of the simplest ways of incorporating these rocks and boulders into the edging is to make use of stones which are found in the area. Once you have a collection of stones you simply need to bury them a few inches deep. This would look like they have been in place for a long time. You should not worry about the gaps between the rocks and the boulders. In fact these can be good for drainage and would prevent water from accumulating. It is best to choose rocks and boulders which are of a similar size to give an impression of continuity. You just need to make sure that the grass cover doesn’t grow over the rock so that the line is clearly visible.
Wooden edges
Wooden edges create a rustic appeal. You can choose big planks or you can take up small thin planks. It is always best to use treated wood because untreated wood can’t absorb the moisture. Treated wood not only last longer but is also weather resistant. It should be kept in mind that wood can change colour over time. The only drawback about wooden edges is that you can’t use curves in them because it is not possible to cut straight planks in a curved manner.
The above mentioned are some of the simplest garden edging ideas. In fact these are simple enough to be implemented by novices is as well. However, if you are looking for something more, then you might have to refer to a professional landscaper.