The Importance Of Landscape Edging On Your Landscape Beds
Should you get your landscape beds edged? Here's why the answer is absolutely yes — and how it makes a real difference for your lawn and garden.
Watch: Landscape Edging Explained
Anthony from Ant's Plants walks you through why landscape bed edging is one of the most valuable and affordable services you can invest in for your property.
▶ Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e62v9zGyO1w
Who We Are
We're Ant's Plants, providing lawn fertilization, shrub care, and other outdoor pest control services for Morris, Somerset, and Union County. While we don't provide edging services ourselves, we know exactly how important it is — and we're here to answer your questions.
What Is Landscape Edging?
Many people think edging means metal, plastic, or stone borders — and it can. But in most cases, it means a mechanical edging where a shovel is used to create a clean, defined line between your mulch bed and the grassy area.
Mulch & Stone Beds
Landscape beds can be covered with mulch, stone, or other mediums. They can sit against the house, driveway, walkway, or in the middle of the lawn — wherever your plants live.
A Clear Separation
Edging creates a clear delineation between the mulch bed and the grassy area — keeping grass material out of the bed and keeping mulch and weeds out of the lawn.
Easier Lawn Care
Defined edges make it significantly easier for lawn fertilization, weed control, and maintenance crews to do their jobs. Your landscape contractor will thank you.
The Coloring Book Analogy
"It's the equivalent of having a coloring book and sending someone out to color it in, versus asking somebody to freehand that same drawing. There is no way — except in very specific circumstances — that someone's going to freehand something better than they would be able to color within a coloring book."
— Anthony, Ant's Plants
Why Edging Is Worth It
Looks Better
Clean edges give your property a sharp, polished appearance that dramatically improves curb appeal.
Functions Better
Keeping grass, mulch, and weeds where they belong means less maintenance headache and better results for everyone caring for your lawn.
Affordable Service
Edging is not a very expensive service, and it's absolutely well worthwhile. Talk to your landscape contractor to get it done.
Have Questions? Get In Touch
We don't provide edging services, but we believe it's crucial — and we're happy to point you in the right direction. Feel free to comment, send us an email, or give us a call. We serve Morris, Somerset, and Union County with lawn fertilization, shrub care, and outdoor pest control.
