How to Install Landscape Edging
Learn how to install landscape edging with our detailed step-by-step guide. Follow our easy instructions to get it done right.
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1 Step 1: Choose Edging Material
Step 1: Choose Edging Material
Select edging type: plastic, metal, stone, or brick based on budget and landscape style.
Plastic Landscape Edging
Flexible black edging for garden borders (20 feet)
Metal Landscape Edging
Steel edging for clean, modern borders (16 feet)
2 Step 2: Mark Edging Layout
Step 2: Mark Edging Layout
Use spray paint or garden hose to mark desired edge line along beds and paths.
Marking Paint
Spray paint for marking landscape edges
3 Step 3: Dig Trench Along Line
Step 3: Dig Trench Along Line
Cut trench 4-6 inches deep and width of edging material using spade or edger.
Half-Moon Edger
Tool for cutting clean edges in lawn and beds
Flat Spade
Square shovel for digging edging trench
4 Step 4: Install Edging Material
Step 4: Install Edging Material
Place edging in trench, ensure top is slightly above soil level, connect sections.
Edging Stakes
Anchoring spikes for securing landscape edging (pack)
5 Step 5: Secure and Level
Step 5: Secure and Level
Stake edging in place every 3-5 feet, check that top edge is level and consistent.
Rubber Mallet
Mallet for driving stakes without damage
6 Step 6: Backfill and Mulch
Step 6: Backfill and Mulch
Fill gaps with soil on both sides, tamp down, add fresh mulch to finish.
Hardwood Mulch
Natural mulch for finishing landscape beds (2 cu ft bag)