Lawn Edging Materials – Multiple Edgers
February 14, 2012
Lawn Edging – Multiple Edges
When designing your garden and selecting the edging for your project consider making a bold and distinctive border by introducing multiple edges. These may be poly edging, steel edging, aluminum edging, wood or stone with a variety of material between them. This is often seen in Japanese gardens, especially near engawa, or verandas, where the shoe stone, companion stone and tobishi stones are located.
In the picture shown we used, light gray limestone gravel, washed river rock and shredded hardwood separated by two rows of 4†limestone and steel along the lawn edge. The shredded wood mulch area was then planted with a low groundcover creating a bold and dramatic border edging the sculpted lawn.
Steel edging provides a long lasting edge for both residential and commercial lawns and gardens. We often work with steel when we aesthetically want a thin line that a mower can easily go over. Although not shown here steel edging also bends nicely when installing a nice geometric curve. However, one catch when working with steel and stone is that it is more difficult when working with steeper slopes. The steel we use the most frequently is 3/16†thick and 4†high. You can also purchase steel edging that is ¼†thick and 1/8†thick in 10 and 16 foot lengths.
We used Kosota stone, but recommend that you visit a landscape supply store near you to choose stone that best fits your needs. Stones quarried closer to your location may cost less, be sure to ask the sales person how the stone hold up when in constant contact with the ground, as softer stones tend to wick up moisture and break down sooner.
If you would like our help with your landscape project please, contact us, Niwa Design Studio, at 952-470-1882.
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