The Importance Of Landscape Edging On Your Landscape Beds
Should you get your landscape beds edged? Here is why the answer is absolutely yes, and how it makes a real difference for your lawn and garden.
Who We Are
We are Weed Control NWA, providing lawn care, weed control, and outdoor pest control across Northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. Edging is not one of our services, but we know exactly how important it is, and we are 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
Think of it like a coloring book. Edging draws the lines, and everyone who cares for your lawn afterward simply colors inside them. Without those lines, every crew is freehanding the same drawing, and the result is rarely as clean.
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 do not provide edging services, but we believe it is crucial, and we are happy to point you in the right direction. Give us a call or send us a message with any questions. We serve Northwest Arkansas with lawn care, weed control, grub control, and mosquito and tick control.
