How to Use Edging to Define Your Garden Design

A simple tool for structure, contrast, and maintenance

How to Use Edging to Define Your Garden Design

A simple tool for structure, contrast, and maintenance

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Edging helps define where one part of your garden ends and another begins. It provides structure, contrast, and reduces maintenance by containing mulch or gravel.

Shane Waaka frequently installs edging to tidy garden beds and walkways. Timber is a natural choice and works well in informal gardens, while metal and concrete offer cleaner lines.

Good edging can stop weeds and grass from creeping into beds. It also stops gravel paths or mulch from spilling into lawns or paving.

Low-profile edging works best for most residential gardens – enough to divide zones without being a tripping hazard. Shane often aligns edging with other site lines to keep things looking consistent.

Edging might seem like a small detail, but it can make a garden feel more designed and easier to manage over time.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a podcast featuring insights from experienced professionals and is intended for general information and inspiration only. While we aim to share valuable guidance, please seek personalised advice from qualified professionals before making decisions about your property, finances, or renovation plans.

Edging helps define where one part of your garden ends and another begins. It provides structure, contrast, and reduces maintenance by containing mulch or gravel.

Shane Waaka frequently installs edging to tidy garden beds and walkways. Timber is a natural choice and works well in informal gardens, while metal and concrete offer cleaner lines.

Good edging can stop weeds and grass from creeping into beds. It also stops gravel paths or mulch from spilling into lawns or paving.

Low-profile edging works best for most residential gardens – enough to divide zones without being a tripping hazard. Shane often aligns edging with other site lines to keep things looking consistent.

Edging might seem like a small detail, but it can make a garden feel more designed and easier to manage over time.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a podcast featuring insights from experienced professionals and is intended for general information and inspiration only. While we aim to share valuable guidance, please seek personalised advice from qualified professionals before making decisions about your property, finances, or renovation plans.

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