The Right Edging for Your Landscape
By Susan M. Keenan
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Although a small detail like edging may seem insignificant in the scope of a large landscaping project, it will have a profound impact on the look and feel of the finished project. Edging also helps to reduce erosion and keep weeds at bay.
There are many choices when it comes to edging the landscape, and no one choice will be right for every homeowner. One way to get some ideas is to simply drive around your neighborhood and take note of the houses whose landscaping you admire. Look closely at the type of edging they use and make plans to incorporate the same elements into your own edging project.
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Edging Options
There are a number of edging materials available, including natural choices like stone, metal, brick and cement, as well as a number of manmade elements such as plastic and composite materials.
Stone - Because of its variety of colors, shapes and sizes, low cost and ready availability, stone remains one of the most popular materials for edging the landscape.
Wood - It is important to choose weather treated wood that is suitable for use as edging materials, such as cedar, redwood and cypress. Anything from large railroad ties to smaller pieces of wood and timber can be used for edging, and a number of different styles of wood can be used throughout the landscape.
Shrubs & Flowers - You may want to consider edging your landscape with shrubs or flowers. There are many beautiful plants that are very well suited to acting as edging for your landscape.
Metal - In addition to being long lasting and durable, many forms of metal edging materials can be easily molded, bent and shaped, making it an excellent choice for odd shaped areas.
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