While every landscape can benefit from the visual interest of defined edges, the type of border you install also plays a practical role in how your garden grows. And there are so many beautiful garden ...

A flower garden bed with neat edges provided by the raised decking - Beekeepx/Shutterstock It's not often you come across a perennial that has a lovely, neat growth habit without too much intervention ...

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Whether you’re shaping up your front flower beds or laying out a sprawling backyard garden, one thing can make or break your aesthetic: your edging. While it might seem like one small element to ...

Knowing how to edge a lawn can make a big difference to a garden. It's all about making a crisp, defined line between the turf and its surroundings, such as flowerbeds or paths. As the results are ...

The French formal garden is a classic landscaping style that aims to bring order to the natural world. Whether the layout shows off a bold pattern or perfectly geometric designs, these gardens are ...

I once heard a radio interview with the person at NASA who recruits candidates into the astronaut program. At one point in the interview the host asked the expert a simple question, “What qualities ...

Garden edging is one of the most versatile elements available to the landscape designer. Besides maintaining the forms of your beds, paved areas and lawns, edging can be used to hold pavement in place ...