Landscape Edging: Basics, Purpose and Key Benefits

There are several regular themes that can be a part of your landscape design and maintenance over time, and the concept of edging is definitely on this list. What are some of the key reasons why edging is commonly performed as part of landscape maintenance, and what are some landscape edging ideas to meet any goals you may have for your particular landscape?

At Wright Landscaping, we’re here to assist clients around Salt Lake City, Kaysville, Layton and nearby areas with all their commercial and residential landscaping needs, with landscaping services ranging from initial landscape design to landscapers who perform numerous maintenance tasks. In this two-part blog series, we’ll go over everything you need to know about edging – part one will go over why edging is done, its key benefits and some of the common landscaping areas where edging is carried out, while part two will dig further into some of these common types and offer basic landscape edging ideas and tips.

Landscape Edging Basics and Purpose

For those just learning about landscape design and maintenance, edging is the process of creating a physical barrier between two distinct areas of your landscape. Generally speaking, these barriers are created using specific materials like stones, bricks or plastic edging strips that help define different areas and prevent them from blending together. This can be an important part of overall landscaping for several reasons:

• Aesthetic appeal: Edging creates clean lines and defines separate spaces in your landscape, giving it a more polished and refined look.
• Ease of maintenance: By separating different areas with edging, you can better manage each individual space without having to worry about plants or mulch spreading into places they shouldn’t be.
• Damage prevention: Edging can also help prevent damage to your landscape by keeping grass, weeds or other plants from invading and causing harm.

Common Areas for Landscape Edging

Now that we know why edging is commonly performed, let’s take a look at some of the common areas where it’s done:

• Flower beds and gardens: Edging around flower beds and gardens helps keep them distinct from the surrounding lawn, making maintenance easier and preventing overgrowth.
• Pathways and walkways: Edging along pathways not only creates clear boundaries, but it also adds a decorative element to these often-used areas.
• Tree rings: Similar to flower beds, edging around trees helps define their space and prevents grass and weeds from competing for nutrients.
• Driveways and patios: Edging along driveways and patios not only adds a clean edge, but it also helps prevent erosion and keeps mulch or gravel in place.

Benefits of Quality Edging

When done correctly, edging can provide a number of benefits to your landscape, including:

• Clean and polished look: As mentioned before, edging creates clear lines and distinct spaces in your landscape for a more refined appearance.
• Reduced maintenance: By preventing plants or materials from spreading into unwanted areas, you’ll have less work to do when it comes to maintaining your landscape.
• Improved plant health: Edging helps keep grass and weeds at bay, allowing your plants to thrive without competition for nutrients.

In the second part of this blog series, we’ll delve into some types of edging and provide some basic ideas for incorporating them into your landscape design. Stay tuned!

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