Individuals view grass from various angles. For those more interested in gardening, it can serve as a ground cover; for those who are more practical, it can simply be a road from one location to another; for those with children, it can provide an open area for them to play at home. But for those who view their lawn as a work of art, edging it is a vital step in distinguishing it from a typical grass patch. Your lawn might look distinctive if the edge is neat and clearly defined. Even so, grass can be challenging to manage since it typically resists being properly edged and spreads into flower beds via its rhizomes.

Three simple steps to make a tidy edge grass

If you don’t have an appropriate edging tool, you can use a spade instead. However, we suggest using a lawn edging tool that has a half-moon shape.

• Stand with your back towards the lawn and your feet about 10 to 15 cm away from the edge, positioned at the edge of the lawn.
• Place the edging tool about 5 cm (2 inches) inward from the edge, and create a shallow hole in the grass. The edging tool should lift the extra soil and grass when you lift it. You can collect this in a bucket and take it to your local council’s garden waste facility or compost bin.
• After you have a shallow trench surrounding the entire lawn with a sharp, vertical edge, repeat steps one and two.

Should you edge your lawn?

The health of your grass is not impacted by whether or not you choose to edge it; it’s simply a matter of personal preference. Most homeowners do not edge their lawns and instead use a string trimmer to cut the grass along the edges of driveways, flower beds, and other areas that can’t be reached by a lawnmower.

Although edging a lawn is a simple process, it requires a significant amount of effort (although for those who value a neatly maintained lawn, the task is worth it). It’s not a one-time job; once you’ve created an edge, you must maintain it. Owners of low-maintenance homes may consider other options. Installing hardscape edging can be a compromise, providing definition without requiring as much upkeep.

What happens if your grass edge is broken in some places

If you have a damaged part of your lawn edge that cannot be fixed by creating a parallel edge, you can try restoring it. Use a sharp tool such as a spade, knife, or edging tool to cut out the square around the damaged edge. Lift the damaged grass and flip it around so that the clean edge becomes the new lawn edge. Fill the hole with topsoil, compact it, cover with new lawn seed, and water it thoroughly. For more information on grass care, check out our other online guides.

Conclusion

Finally, edging your grass is crucial for keeping up its appearance and establishing its borders. Making a precise, clear line between the lawn and any surrounding surfaces requires the use of an edge tool or a spade. The procedures provided in this post might help you create a sharp edge that will improve the appearance of your grass. Check out our other guides for further lawn care advice and information.