How to Install Decorative Garden Edging

There are many different kinds of beautiful decorative edging to use in gardens. Choices include natural large stones, white wire edging, and edging in a theme (such as shamrocks or a metal border imprinted with words or designs). Tips are provided to install decorative garden edging with ease.

Things You'll Need

• Decorative garden edging
• Small gardening shovel
• Gardening gloves
• Scissors or tool to cut the garden edging into the size needed.
• Stones, if the border will be made of stones

Instructions

Pick the Perfect Border for Your Garden

1. Pick a border that will add visual appeal to your garden. Evaluate the height of the flowers or plants you will place in the garden, then find a border to edge the garden that will keep it orderly yet not overshadow the flowers or plants.

2. Choose large stones to serve as a border if you want a natural look. Large stones provide a sturdy border with a very appealing look. The stones will last a very long time and look lovely with most flowers. Place the stones directly on the ground in front of the garden. Stack one stone atop another if a higher border is desired.

3. Use a white metal garden border if you want to add a bit of brightness to your flower bed or garden. Use a shovel to prepare the area where you will insert the metal edging by removing any large rocks or weeds. Then place the edging into the ground and tap it lightly with the shovel to ensure it has gone deep into the ground is sturdy.

4. Find a theme border such as green metal shamrocks or painted wood blocks. Insert the metal border into the ground and tap lightly with the garden shovel to ensure it is firmly placed in the ground. If using wood blocks, place them directly on the ground,tapping on them with the shovel to ensure they are fully flat.

5. Decorate a garden or flower bed with edging covered in words to send a message to anyone who visits the garden. You may wish to use borders with the words love, peace, joy, names of family members or famous quotes. This edging may be made of metal or wood. Install it by placing it in front of the garden and tapping on it with a shovel to insert the edging into the ground.

Tips & Warnings

• Search diligently for garden edging that is unique and delights you. Find inexpensive garden edging at flea markets and garage sales. Purchase enough garden edging to place a border around the entire garden. Find quality edging that will hold up in weather and last for years.