How to Edge Your Lawn

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Make your lawn look like you have a professional landscaper, just by tidying up the edges.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A lawn edger (power or manual)
Stakes, string, a garden hose, or a plank of wood
A ruler
Sand
Bricks, stones, or landscape timber
Ear and eye protection
Sturdy closed-toe shoes

Warning: Clear away any debris before using a power edger, and always wear ear and eye protection, plus sturdy closed-toe shoes.

Step 1: Start with a pavement edge

Begin edging along any stretches of pavement, like a sidewalk or driveway. Whether you have a manual or power edger, simply slice a clean straight line through the grass along the edge of the pavement.

Tip: A power edger will be much faster if your lawn is large.

Step 2: Remove the cuttings

Remove the cuttings so that there is a clean divide between the lawn and the pavement. Add the cuttings to your compost pile, if you have one.

Step 3: Lay out a line

Now prepare to edge along any other borders, like mulching, a flowerbed, or garden. Lay out a guideline two inches from the edge of your lawn using stakes, string, a garden hose, or planks of wood.

Tip: A garden hose works well for edging around curves—just don't cut the hose!

Step 4: Cut along the edge of the line

Cut along the edge of your line with your edger, digging away from the lawn. Go about five inches deep. If you are using a power edger, push the blade along the straight edge.

Step 5: Remove cut edging

Remove these cuttings and add them to any compost you might be collecting.

Step 6: Fill with sand

Add a layer of sand to the bottom and sides of the trench you just made.

Step 7: Top with dirt

Fill the rest of the trench with soil.

Step 8: Create a border

Finish by placing bricks, stones, or landscape timber along your edge. Not only does your new border look nice, it can actually help keep your landscaping from invading your grass and vice versa.

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