Landscape Edging
Nothing accentuates a yard better than landscape edging. It can be used as a
defining element and also as an excellent way to draw the eye's attention
to a focal point. Besides being the perfect finishing touch, landscape
edging also serves a practical use. It's an effective way of keeping grass
and weeds from growing into your flower beds and it'll help keep the soil
and mulch in your garden from washing away.
Landscape edging choices are plentiful. Next time you're tending to your
garden, be sure to take advantage of this easy way to add instant curb
appeal to your home. Once you start shopping for landscape edging you'll
quickly realize that it's available in a wide range of styles and prices.
You can choose from a number of natural and man-made materials including
plastic, wood, metal, stone, cement and brick.
Using stones is a common option and with so many stone colors and sizes
available today, it's easy to mix and match them to create a landscape
edging look that's truly unique.
Wood is another excellent choice in landscape edging material. You can use
railroad ties, pieces of timber or sections that are already made so all you
need to do is measure and install. Since wood landscape edging will be
exposed to the elements, consider choosing cedar, cypress or redwood as
these woods are the most resistant to rot and insects.
For a look that's totally natural and seamless, why not choose colorful
flowering plants or green shrubs? Visit your local garden center to see the
many options including those that have been specifically designed for use as
landscape edging.
Metal landscape edging is both durable and versatile. Because of its ability
to be molded into different shapes, the finished look can vary considerably.
You can choose a pattern that's very simple or you can hire a professional
to custom-create an elaborate filigree design.
Plastic, with its many colors and shapes, is a practical choice in landscape
edging. It's generally less expensive than other materials and it's
weather-resistant.
It's impossible to choose!
With so many landscape edging options available, choosing the one that's
right for your yard likely will be your biggest challenge. If you're
feeling overwhelmed, do what others do. Get in your car and see how your
neighbors are using landscape edging. Be sure to bring along your camera so
that later on you'll be able to remember the designs that captured your
attention.
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