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Installing Landscape
Timber Edging
Landscape timbers are an excellent edging for a raised
garden bed. While a single course of 4-by or 6-by timbers
simply can be set into the ground, there isn't a lot more
involved in assembling two courses and securing them to
each other. Three courses of timbers stretches the term
"edging" and starts to qualify as a retaining wall, which
is subject to different procedures and code requirements.
Installing Plastic
Edging
Because it's so flexible, plastic edging is the edging of
choice for curving beds and borders. It's the most
economical of the commercial edgings and the easiest to
work with, too. But if you're looking for sharp, crisp
corners, look elsewhere. Plastic edging can't handle it.
And be sure to anchor the edging securely with stakes to
keep it from popping out of the ground.
Installing Wood Edging
Wood edging is a natural and practical choice for the
borders of most garden beds. You can create a border that
isn't obtrusive with..
Installing Sawtooth
Brick Edging
Sawtooth edging is one of the simplest methods of
installing brick edging. There's little cutting and it's
more forgiving if you don't get things perfectly
aligned...
Installing Flat Brick
Edging
Bricks are versatile and easy to handle, making them a
popular edging choice. Available in many colors and
textures, bricks are rated according to their
frost-resistance...
Installing Precast
Concrete Edging
Rigid and heavy, precast concrete edging provides borders
that are virtually permanent. Position the edging in the
ground, then sit back to enjoy the garden for years... |
Lay out the
bed and dig a trench for the edging that leaves at least
the top 1/2 inch above the ground. To join sections, slide
them together until they overlap by at least 2 inches. If
necessary, trim edging to length with tin snips or a
hacksaw.
Place the
edging in the trench, and drive a stake every 3 to 4 feet
along the outside edge, making sure the edging is 1/2 inch
above grade. Backfill with soil, tamp lightly, then rake
the bed smooth.