If you want your yard to be as attractive and tidy as possible, you'll probably want some type of lawn edging to put around your foundation plants, trees, and other fixtures in your yard. You can visit a landscape material supply center such as AP Topsoil LLC to look at all the types of edging available.

There are several options so you can find something that matches your house and looks good in your yard. Here's why edging is an important landscape element and some choices to consider.

Why Your Lawn Needs Edging

Edging creates a border around a plant bed or tree. It adds a little glamour, but it also serves an important function. Edging is usually embedded in the soil, so it makes a good barrier to keep the grass under control. With edging, you don't have to worry about grass creeping into your plant beds and you don't have to worry about your plants slowly spreading out into your lawn.

Edging also makes it easier to mow near your plants because you don't have to worry about a weed trimmer harming your plants when you're trimming next to the edging. Edging can also keep mulch contained so it doesn't drift into your yard. You can even use edging along your driveway or curb of your home to discourage cars from driving up in your grass.

Types Of Edging To Compare

You can buy edging made from different materials at a landscape material supply center. You could choose inexpensive functional edging made of plastic or metal, or you can buy high-end edging made of stone or wood that's functional as well as attractive. Edging can come in individual stones or it can be bought in long flexible strips.

In addition to comparing the appearance and price of different types of edging at the center, you'll also want to consider how they're installed. You may need to dig a small trench for some edging while others can be attached to the ground with stakes.

You might also want to consider longevity. Edging made of wood may slowly decay over a span of years. If you have edging made of concrete, it could last for decades. Transporting the edging might be another issue. It's easy to get plastic edging home, but if you choose real stones, and you have a lot of them to install, you might need to have them delivered if the landscape material supply center offers delivery services.

You can put edging anywhere on your property you like, such as along walkways, beside your driveway, along your foundation, and as rings around trees. Some edging may be barely visible if plants hang over the edging, while others become part of your landscape. Edging has an impact on the appeal of your lawn, so choosing the right type is important.