Many kinds of grass spread viastolons(surface runners).
Without lawn edging, you’ll be pulling grass out of yourflower bedsall summer.
When installinglawn edging, take it a step further and install a mowing strip next to the edging.
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A mowing strip is a narrow row of concrete pavers separating a planting bed from a lawn.
It’s an efficient way to save hours of landscape maintenance.
The pavers shown in this project are 3 1/2 x 12-inch units from Edgestone.
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These have rounded ends so the pavers fit together for extra stability.
The design also allows the pavers to form curves better than standard rectangular pavers.
Less expensive metal or plastic edging also work well.
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Establish the Paver Layout
Set the pavers end-to-end on the ground precisely to get a final layout.
double-check the pavers are butted snugly together.
Remove the pavers and set them aside.
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Remove all grass roots and other vegetation.
Tip
A mattock is a perfect tool for digging a flat, narrow trench.
It comes in both small short-handled and large long-handled versions.
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The smaller tool is easier to swing, while the larger version packs more punch.
Check for consistent depth by setting a paver into the trench and comparing it to the ground level.
Add the Sand Layer
Fill the trench with a 1- to 2-inch layer of sand.
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Smooth the sand so it is flat and level.
Check the resulting trench depth with a paver, as before.
Fit the pavers tightly together so there are no gaps.
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Keep the edging right up against the sides of the pavers, on the garden bed side.
Secure the overlapped ends and all single ends with a long edging spike or staple, as applicable.
Continue installing edging along the full length of the paver line, as desired.
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The Spruce / Michele Lee
The Spruce / Michele Lee
