Landscape Edging

Landscape edging creates clean, lasting boundaries between lawn, flower beds, pathways, and driveways. The right tools help you cut precise lines, control grass creep, retain mulch and gravel, improve drainage, and boost curb appeal while reducing ongoing maintenance. This directory highlights landscape edging tools and materials, from hand edgers and powered edgers to steel, aluminum, plastic, and rubber edging, plus spikes, connectors, and installation accessories.

For small gardens and tight curves, half-moon edgers and edging knives offer accurate control with minimal turf damage. Walk-behind and stick edgers handle long driveway borders and sidewalk edges quickly, producing a crisp, professional finish. Trenching shovels and compact trenchers speed installation for deeper restraints and paver projects. Tampers, dead-blow mallets, and cutoff tools help seat and shape edging. Popular materials include galvanized steel for durability, aluminum for clean bends and corrosion resistance, HDPE plastic for budget-friendly curves, recycled rubber for soft, safe borders, and paver restraints for hardscape transitions.

Tips to choose, install, and maintain landscape edging:
- Match material to design: rigid steel or aluminum for straight lines; flexible plastic or rubber for flowing curves.
- Size for the job: choose height and thickness that hold back mulch, gravel, or sod; use longer spikes in freeze–thaw climates.
- Pick your power: battery, corded, or gas edgers—balance run time, noise limits, and upkeep.
- Plan the layout: mark with string or chalk, then score the turf before cutting a 4–6 inch trench.
- Install correctly: seat edging flush with grade, stake every 2–3 feet (and at joints), backfill, and tamp firmly.
- Stay safe: gloves, eye and hearing protection; locate irrigation and wires before digging.
- Maintain the edge: re-seat lifted sections, replace bent spikes, and re-edge once per growing season to stop grass encroachment.

Whether you’re refreshing beds, outlining a pathway, or installing paver borders, the right landscape edging tools speed setup, deliver sharp lines, and keep outdoor spaces looking polished.