22 Edging Ideas to Make Your Garden Pop (2024)

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  Hedge and Flower Edging

  

  There are so many shapes and textures in this wonderful garden in Yorkshire, England. From the lush herbaceous border to the potted tree-form hydrangeas to the lines of round boxwoods, the variety of plants looks balanced yet complex.

  Having simple, straight edges pulls all these elements together, and it can be done easily with common garden tools. This kind of dug edge usually needs refreshing every year, but it's worth a little effort for this clean, sharp look.

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  Flower Edging

  

  The freewheeling and organic edges created by cottage garden plantings can be a vibrant cacophony of color. These palettes can change throughout the season, too. This garden is blooming in summer with lovely pink foxgloves, blue perennial geraniums, and purple creeping phlox.

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  Gravel Edging

  

  This sleek garden design features straight clean lines balanced with flowing, feathery plant shapes. The basic surfaces of lawn, gravel walkway and patio form the main structure and are clean, low-maintenance options. The container plantings allow for flexible design possibilities.

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  Lavender Hedge Edging

  

  If you are gardening in a suitable USDA cold hardiness zone, lavender can create an attractive and fragrant low hedge that attracts pollinators. There are a number of varieties of lavender in colors ranging from white to blue to pink to purple. Lavender likes plenty of sun, sandy loamy soil, and dry conditions.

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  Recycled Rubber Edging

  

  Recycled rubber edging is budget-friendly and easy to install. It also easy to manipulate, meaning you can achieve your desired look with no issues at all. Recycled rubber edging can also be used with pavers or bricks for a contrasting design.

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  Brick and Mortar Edging

  

  Vintage bricks are a favorite material for creating garden borders. You can make a stable and neat edge by using mortar to attach the bricks to each other. The soft colors of these bricks are a nice contrast to the smooth river rocks in this succulent bed.

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  Stone Edging

  

  This charming stone border is wide and sturdy enough to serve as a walkway for this curvy shade garden. The meandering edges are a good design choice for this large property that contains a number of separate planting areas with lawn in between them.

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  Gravel and Container Edging

  

  Many gardeners are choosing to fill in large areas with gravel, which can cut back on maintenance and offer plenty of area for walking or entertaining. But that doesn't mean there have to be fewer flowers! Bloom-filled containers add color and texture to the edge of this walkway.
  

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  Seashell Edging

  

  Sometimes using unexpected objects in the garden can go beyond decorative and become functional. These large seashells make a striking and effective border material for this garden bed. This is a great DIY option.

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  Pound-in Plastic Edging

  

  Pound-in plastic edging is an easy and budget-friendly option for edging your garden. All you need to do is pound the plastic stakes into the ground to create the garden edge. Simple.

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  Brick and Stone Edging

  

  This small grove of trees has an attractive and functional edge design that includes inlaid bricks, gravel, and rough cut larger stones built into a low wall. The three sizes and shapes of stone create a pleasing interplay of textures and color.

  See Also

  8 Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Sharp

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  Patio Stone Edging

  

  Edging goes beyond your backyard; your front yard matters too. Here, patio stones are used to create sleek, smooth lines for a polished and modern look. This not only will enhance your curb appeal but also make lawn maintenance that much easier.

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  Vertical Stone Edging

  

  Using vertical stones for edging is the best way to edge a sloped landscape, as shown here. This helps keep everything tidy and put together.

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  Paver Path and Gravel Edging

  

  If you have a need for both a path and an edge, why not combine them? This succulent garden in Australia has large smooth stone pavers for walking that form part of the edge of the gravel bed.

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  Metal and Stone Edging

  

  Flexible metal edging is becoming a welcome alternative to plastic edging. It is more durable and has a more solid presence in the garden, and over time, the weathered look and light layer of rust gives an organic, vintage look. This Swedish garden has metal edges bordering the beds with gravel walkways setting off the many shades of green shade perennials. The round rainwater basin balances straight and irregular edges with a perfect circle.

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  Drystone Wall Edging

  

  if you have a sloping yard and need to build a retaining wall for edging and support, consider a drystone wall. This involves fitting stones together in a close-fitting way without using mortar. Not only do these walls look great, they are sturdy and long-lasting and can be easier to repair than walls made with mortar.

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  Faux Railroad Edging

  

  Many gardeners are aware that using old railroad ties in the garden can leach toxic chemicals into the soil. But you can get that same look with these concrete molded pavers made to look just like vintage railroad ties. They can be used for pathway pavers as pictured here or for edging garden beds.

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  Natural Stone Edging

  

  Using natural stone as your garden edge is a stunning way to celebrate the natural textures of your landscape. These are easy to install and low maintenance.

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  Wood Timber Edging

  

  Wood timber edging adds a rustic element to your landscaping design while being simple to install. The best type of wood to use for timber edging is either redwood or cedar because they are naturally resistant to pests. Wood timber edging is also fairly long-lasting, with durability for 15 to 20 years.
  

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  Scalloped Terracotta Stone Edging

  

  We've all seen those scalloped stone edgers at the large DIY chain stores, but did you know they're based on traditional terracotta stone? Some companies still make these in the traditional way. They provide a colorful vintage-looking edge for this flower bed.

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  Standard Wood Edging

  

  Standard wood edging is a great pick for garden edging. Opt for bug-resistant varieties such as redwood or cedar. You can also install other types of wood or wood-like materials such as logs, wood posts, or bamboo.

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  Fluted Stone Edging

  

  This stone house with thatched roof in England has authentic-looking fluted stone garden edging popularized during this Victorian era. Purchase this type of edging from stone workers who create vintage designs. You can also try to source the edging through salvage yards.