How to do Lawn Edging

Overview

A manicured lawn is the dream of almost every gardener and the pride of almost every homeowner. While fertilizing, watering and dethatching are important steps for a lawn, it will all be overshadowed by messy edging. You do not need to install brick or paver edgings along the sides of your yard and flowerbeds for a great looking edge. Instead, edge your lawn correctly with the right edging tools and techniques for a finished touch that will leave you smiling.

Step 1

Cut the lawn to the desired height with a lawn mower.

Step 2

Trim around a sidewalk and grass edge with a power string trimmer, also known as a weed whacker. Place the weed whacker at a 30-degree angle from the ground, standing on the cement side and slowly move down the pavement strip, verifying the height of cutting as you go.

Step 3

Cut an edging into the areas where garden beds and the lawn meet with a manual edging tool. Press the tool into the ground 1 inch away from the bed and push the grass loose. Pick up the grass and soil pieces and add them to your composting pile.

Step 4

Trim around tree trunks with grass shears. This avoids damage to their trunks with a string trimmer.