What is Landscape Edging?
Edging by definition is, “something that forms or is placed along an edge or border.” In landscaping, this can be an outline that separates one feature of your outdoor living space from another. Xeriscaped designs use landscape edging to create lines that separate different rocks, mulch, and water-wise plants. This creates a clean look with separated visuals of colors and textures. There are many other ways that landscape edging is a needed component of your backyard or front yard design.
We covered that landscaping edging is used in xeriscaped designs and that there are types of backyard styles that landscape edging can be used for. But is landscape edging necessary? The answer is yes, in most cases there will be at least one landscape edge you will need in your font or backyard. If you have a garden, landscape edging is one of the most important parts of your garden design as it makes maintenance much easier for your plants to defer them from growing in unwanted directions.
Landscape edging separates areas in your outdoor living space while linking hardscaping and soft scapes together. An example of this is a natural stone path or concrete paving path against your lawn or mulch.
What is used for landscape edging?
Materials for landscape edging can vary by size, shape, and color. Each material has different advantages to the overall goal you are accomplishing with your landscape edge. Common materials include stone, wood, brick, plastic, fabric, and concrete. The detail of your material and edge design makes a big difference in your overall landscape design. Consider the finished carpentry details in your home, landscape edging is no different. Your backyard design can either come together or be a distraction. Better Homes & Gardens categorized Landscape Edging Types as,
Lawn & Garden Divider- This can vary in depth and support irrigation.
Mowing Strip- Brick or flagstones are recommended for this type of landscape edge. It is important that a lawn mower can cross over this with ease so a flat and secure surface is needed.
Mulch Capture- A material that slightly extends out from underneath your mulch bed to help keep your mulch from spreading across your lawn.
Beauty Edging- Commonly seen in xeriscaping, beauty edging is a landscape design that used materials to create separation and shapes in a landscape solely for its look of it. Of course, any landscape edging is going to support the organization of your backyard.
How much does landscape edging cost?
Landscape edging is more often than not a portion of an entire landscape design and the investment is worth making to complete your backyard. There are many resources for DIY landscape edging projects, but the question that isn’t asked in these resources is what you are wanting to specifically accomplish with a landscape edge. This one question may need a professional opinion to answer if you are looking to elevate the look of your font and backyard but don’t properly install it, you can do more damage than good. The cost depends on the material and how much land needs coverage. Our team can provide design options on how to best achieve your desired outdoor living space. Land Design by Armstrong offers free onsite consultations. Click the button below to get started today!