In addition to providing a neat appearance, garden edging can be real time-saver. There is no need to manually cut the edge of the lawn with an ‘edger’ tool, a task that must to be repeated as the lawn grows throughout the season. Lawn edging reduces the need for weeding and stops soil and mulch washing out of the flower beds due to rain or snow.

There are many different styles of lawn edging so it’s easy to choose a style that suits your garden or yard.

Aluminum Lawn Edging

This edging is does not rot and is rust proof so it lasts a long time. Because it is flexible, it so can be used for curved or straight lines. Compared to wood or stone edging, aluminum edging is light weight. Stakes are built into the edging and are used to anchor the edging in the ground, so it is easier to place and maintain than other types of edging which require trenches to be dug during installation. The design of ‘Dreamscape Aluminum lawn edging’ is low-profile, simple and clean, so it suits mid century or modern style yards and gardens, but also blends in with traditional styles.

Stone Edging

Natural stone edging is expensive, heavy and time-consuming to install. A great alternative to natural stone is Dreamscape’s Decorative ‘Stone’ edging. It is made out of lightweight, durable vinyl that has the appearance of stone. It is a surface edging which means it sits on top of the soil, so there is no need to dig a trench. This edging comes in interlocking pieces which will fit any shape, curve or straight line. The edging can be used to anchor landscape fabric in place, for example in a kid’s playground where the landscape fabric will be covered in mulch. The natural appearance of stone edging makes it perfect for ‘natural’ landscapes and traditional styles.

Sta-Right Edging

This edging by Dreamscape is made from recycled plastic and is ‘L’ shaped, with a horizontal edge that is installed flat on the ground and a vertical edge that abuts the lawn. Because of this construction it is very versatile and can be used as lawn edging, edging for beds and as a paver restraint for walkways, patios and driveways, where it will keep pavers in place. The unobtrusive appearance of this edging blends enables it to fit in with any style of yard or garden.

With so many different landscape edging styles available, there are plenty of options to choose from. Things to consider are; ease of installation, durability, the appearance of your yard or garden, your budget and access to customer support/instructions. If the plastic edging is made from recycled plastic, that’s another plus. It’s well worth making the investment in lawn edging because it will increase your yards curb appeal and reduce the amount of time needed for garden maintenance.

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The idea of installing it yourself may seem like a daunting task, but this DIY project is simple and will save you money!

1. To begin, you need to dig a trench where you are going to put your edging.

2. Next, you will want to lay out a garden tarp so your mulch doesn’t disappear into the soil below.

3. Once you purchase and receive your Sta-Rite edging from yardproduct.com, decide if you want your edging to stay straight or curve.

4. If you decide on a curve, simply cut the one side as shown below:

5. Once done, your Sta-Rite Edging will fit together just like a puzzle and you can connect the pieces together until you have the correct length.

6. Next, place the edging along the edge of the dug out trench.

7. You will need to hammer the stakes through the edging and into the ground so the edging stays in place.

8. Now you’re going to need to remove the extra tarp along the edges of the trench.

9. Make sure to trim the edges with a pair of scissors!

10. Add the mulch, gravel or topsoil (your choice) and fill in the trench evenly.

11. Don’t forget to make sure the Mulch (or gravel, soil, etc.) covers all the way to the sides!

12.  Last but not least, sit back and enjoy your beautiful newly edged garden and lawn!

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You’re all moved in, it’s new, and it’s exciting. Your mind is bursting with ideas and creativity. Breathe. Take some time and live in your new home. Get to know it. Get used to it. You need to know how the rain, snow, wind, melting ice, seasons affect your home. Clean up the yard, pull some weeds and of course purchase some of the landscaping tools you’ll need but, don’t do anything too permanent. Step one, is wait at least a year.

Now you’ll need to figure out how the sun, shade and weather all affect the different areas of your yard. This is super important when you’re figuring out which flowers to plant where.

Research. Just as you’re doing now. You’re going to need to know what you want. What does annual mean? How about Deciduous? Learn the vocabulary when it comes to landscaping; it will save you a headache.

Taking it step by step will make things easy for you and your yard (Click to Tweet). You want it appealing to the eye and not over cluttered. By taking it slow, you’ll save yourself time and money as well.

The key point to all landscapes is the grass. Grass is something that needs to be done first. It’s the base, the canvas if you will, of every landscape.
Plan, plan, plan. Landscape needs time, preparation and lots of thought. Be patient on everything and keep in mind that trees will grow. Plant the trees away, not too close to the home. As time goes on the roots may grow and damage the foundation.

Planning of small flowers can make a big difference as well. For example, planting a tulip behind a sunflower is poor planning. Spending extra time researching and preparing now will reward you later on.

Start by getting your landscape edging today at YardProduct.com.

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