The Importance of the Right Garden Edging

When starting a garden, there are various decisions you must make other than what plants to grow. For example, how are you going to differentiate different sections of the garden from each other? Garden edging can take many different forms. When you draw up your garden plans, each line separating different planting zones will require a different edge, whether a mowing strip or a solid edge such as one made of pavers or timber. It is also possible to use raised garden beds as edging. Your choice will depend on the type of garden you plan on planting.

For example, a cottage garden will require natural looking, soft edging. A cottage style garden is one usually containing both edible plants and flowers, usually edged with a hedge. The look of a cottage style garden is an informal one, and though it might take a lot of effort to create the 'just thrown together' look of your mix of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers, this style of gardening should always look soft, never forced.

If a hedge is not a possibility for edging, garden fencing is another traditional choice. Within your garden, the edges should continue to be soft and informal, such as raised garden beds.

Whatever type of garden you are planning, edging is an often overlooked component of the garden that can make a difference, both to the look and the maintenance regime of your garden. While pavers or bricks can be an easy edging option, they do still need occasional cleaning and replacing if damaged.

A mowing strip is the simplest style of edging, only needing attention when you mow the rest of your garden. Whichever style of edging you use for your garden, try to make sure that it suits both your garden scheme and anticipated level of effort.

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