Marking the edge of your lawn can help to keep the perimeter neat and tidy, while also preventing mulch from plant beds getting blown onto your lawn. There are lots of different materials and objects that you can use as lawn edging. Below are 10 creative edging ideas for your lawn that could be fun to try.
Corten steel strip
Metal is a great material for lawn edging because it’s so tough and durable. One of the most popular types of metal to use for lawn edging is corten steel. This metal has a deliberate reddish-brownish ‘rusted’ look. This gives it an earthy feel that can help it blend into a garden better than silver colored metals. Corten steel is available in many forms. A lot of people buy it in strips that can be cut and bent to match the size and shape of any lawn. Measure the edge of your lawn beforehand to work out exactly how much you need.
Mini picket fencing
You could also consider marking the perimeter of your lawn using mini picket fencing. This has the same appearance as regular picket fencing – but instead of being full height, it’s ankle height. This mini fencing could be painted or left unpainted. White is the most popular color to paint picket fencing, but there are many other colors you could consider too to add some vibrancy. Make sure picket fencing is made from weatherproof timber such as cedar.
Mini wrought iron fencing
Wrought iron fencing was popular in the 1800s and continues to have a very classic and elegant look. Ankle-high mini wrought iron fencing could be another stylish way to mark the edge of your lawn. This type of fencing is typically painted black, but it can also be painted in other colors if you desire. You can buy mini wrought iron fencing in any array of ornate styles.
Gravel
Separating your lawn and plant beds with a strip of gravel could be another option. This provides a simple and easy maintenance border. By digging a small trench along the perimeter of your lawn and filling it with gravel, you could also use this edging to provide drainage. When using a string trimmer such as a battery Weed Eater around the perimeter of your lawn, a gravel border could also be relatively easy to trim around compared to an option like mini fencing. Take the time to explore different types of gravel online.
Wooden logs
You can also divide your lawn and plant beds with wooden logs. This is a very rustic edging option. You can form a border by laying out logs horizontally, or you can cut logs into short pieces and line them up vertically to form a boundary. There are real logs you can buy online (you can even collect your own logs). Alternatively, there are synthetic logs you can buy, which will last much longer than real logs (a downside of using real logs is you’ll need to keep replacing them or apply a sealant to them to stop them from rotting). Wooden logs can be painted or they can remain unpainted for a more natural look.
Cinder blocks
Bricks are a popular solution for lawn edging. You can create a mini wall out of bricks, or simply add bricks loose in a row. Instead of using regular bricks, an alternative option could be to use cinder blocks. These are made from a mix of cement and coal cinders to give them a grey stony look. Cinder blocks also typically contain two hollow squares in them, which you can fill with soil and grow small plants out of. This can add to their unique decorative appearance. You can purchase cinder blocks online.
Glass bottles
If you’re a wine drinker, you could consider collecting your empty wine bottles and turning them into a playful lawn border. This involves placing glass bottles upside down around the edge of your lawn with the stems buried into the soil. You can keep the glass bottles empty or fill them with sand or gravel. Aim to use the same type of bottle for a uniform look, or use lots of different types of bottles for a fun mismatched appearance. Wine bottles are the most popular option, but you could use other types of glass drinks bottles such as beer bottles or milk bottles.
Slate tiles
You can also create a lawn border using slate tiles. Slate has both an earthy and sophisticated appearance, which makes it a great material to consider if you’re looking for something natural but classy. The downside of slate is that it is quite an expensive material (although faux slate tiles are a solution to this). Slate tiles can be arranged flat in a row on the ground, or you can stick them up vertically like posts. You can even use broken shards of slate or slate gravel.
Glow in the dark pebbles
Glow in the dark pebbles are another fun option to consider. Using these as lawn edging could allow you to see the edges of your lawn at night, as well as providing an enchanting ambient glow. You could make a gravel border using these pebbles or you could fill glass bottles with glow in the dark pebbles for a unique lantern appearance. Glow in the dark pebbles are available in an array of different colors and shapes.
Concrete
Concrete is a robust and impermeable material that could be excellent for edging. A benefit of concrete is that you can easily cast it into all kinds of shapes – which can be useful for bordering oddly shaped lawns. It’s possible to polish concrete for a shiny look. Alternatively, it can be cast to have a rough appearance similar to natural stone (while costing a lot less than the real thing). Colored concrete could be an option for those that don’t want grey concrete. Do your research into local concrete landscaping companies and see what types of concrete edging styles they are able to provide.
