Garden edging is a great way to define different areas of your garden. It clearly lays out different levels and sections, prevents weeds from spreading, and adds a touch of class and style. 

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Gardenstone offers many different types of garden edging, so you can choose a design and size that best suits your needs and budget. If you are considering installing garden edging, read below for our top five tips to help you get the job done right.

  1. Choose the correct type of edging for your garden.

Many different types of garden edging are available, and Gardenstone offers a vast array of colours to complement your exterior aesthetics.

Each type of edging has advantages and disadvantages, so choosing a design that best suits your needs is essential. We specialise in decorative garden edging for every garden, with both traditional and modern designs in a range of styles. What’s more, our edging is incredibly practical, too, offering superior durability and frostproofing—a must in the UK climate!

  1. Plan your garden layout.

Before you start laying garden edging, it is vital to plan your layout. This will help you ensure that the edging is installed correctly, delivers on a practical level, and, of course, looks great.

  • Measure the area where you will install the edging. This will help you determine how much edging you need to purchase.
  • Decide the shape and size of the edging. You can create a straight edge, a curved edge, or a combination of both.
  • Consider the style of your garden. This will help you determine the type of edging that will best complement it.
  • Factor in surrounding elements, leaving ample space for adjacent garden stepping stones or ensuring that your choice of colour compliments aspects such as garden paving, gravel, chipping and pebbles. 
  1. Prepare the soil

Before you start installing the edging, the soil should be loose and free of debris. Doing so will help ensure that the garden edging sits level and will prevent the edging from coming loose and moving.

You should:

  • Remove any weeds or other unwanted plants from the area where you will install the edging.
  • Loosen the soil with a spade or garden fork.
  • Remove any large rocks or other debris from the soil.
  1. Installing garden edging.

Once you’ve prepared the soil, you can begin the critical step of laying garden edging. 

Place the edging in a mortar bed approximately a little under half the height above the surface edge. Pushing the edging into the ground along the border edge can avoid using mortar where the ground is firm. However, we always recommend fixing it securely with a bed of mortar.

  1. Add the finishing touches to your garden edging.

Once the edging is installed, you can finish the job by adding mulch or gravel around it. This will improve the appearance of your garden design, help keep the soil in place, and prevent weeds from growing. 

At Gardenstone, garden gravel bulk bags and handy bags are readily available, allowing you to purchase precisely the right amount for your garden's size.

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