Edge a Garden Bed

Your landscape will be tidy, polished and easy to maintain when you contain it with metal edging

BY CARMEN DE LA PAZ

As part of our curb appeal makeover, we added a garden bed along the home’s concrete walkway. To contain the bed and keep it looking nice and tidy, we used metal edging to create a crisp, clear outline. If you have an existing bed and want to add edging, start on Step 5. Otherwise, start here to create and edge a brand-new bed. Tools Garden tiller (optional)Lawn edger or square shovelMetal shearsRake or shovelRubber mallet or dead-blow hammerUtility knife Materials 2x4 scrap woodBlack metal edging in 8' x 4" sectionsCompost or topsoilLandscape marking paintWooden stakes (optional) 1 OUTLINE THE AREA Before you start digging, take some time to define the garden bed. Use landscape marking paint to spray a line where you plan to install the metal edging. This particular paint is designed for use in…

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