Lawn edging creates clean, defined borders between your grass and walkways, driveways, or garden beds. Learn proper edging techniques for a professional-looking lawn.
Decide between manual edging with a half-moon edger, power edging with a gas or electric edger, or using a string trimmer for quick touch-ups.
Use a garden hose or string to mark the desired edge line. This helps create straight, consistent edges along walkways and driveways.
Work along your marked line, cutting a clean edge about 2-3 inches deep. For manual edging, use a half-moon edger and work in small sections.
Remove any grass clippings and debris from the edge. Use a rake or broom to clean the area and create a neat appearance.
Regular maintenance keeps your edges looking sharp. Touch up edges every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Touch up edges every 2-4 weeks during growing season. Complete re-edging is needed 2-3 times per year.
Spring and early summer when grass is actively growing, and the ground is moist but not wet.
Yes, string trimmers work well for quick touch-ups, but manual or power edgers create cleaner, more permanent edges.
Aim for 2-3 inches deep for most situations. Deeper edges may be needed for areas with heavy grass encroachment.
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