How to Create a Border Between Your Flower Bed and Lawn

Whether you have an existing flower bed or are starting from scratch, it’s important to get the perimeter right. This will ensure that your new garden and lawn look cohesive and professional. The border between the two will also help to prevent weeds from popping up between the beds and lawn.

The first step is to get rid of the grass so that it won’t interfere with your flower bed and garden’s progress. This can be accomplished by using a shovel and cutting the sod into chunks. Once the sod is removed, you can dispose of it in a compost bin or recycle it with yard waste or other garden waste.

You can also use a edging tool to create a clean edge between the flower bed and lawn. This will prevent your grass roots from spreading laterally into the garden and will keep your soil and mulch from spilling out of your flower bed.

Another option is to use a brick or stone edging. These materials are attractive and can be used to form a permanent barrier that is aesthetically pleasing. However, a mortared stone edging is a more labor-intensive installation that may require a masonry professional to complete.

PRO: This edging is extremely durable and can prevent grass from growing into the bed area. It is also a great way to add texture and color to your flower bed. It’s expensive, however. It is typically around $12 to $40 per linear foot, depending on the type of stone you use and the height of the edging.

CON: This edging doesn’t provide a total barrier to stop grass from coming into your flower bed. Grass grows on runners that are several inches below the soil line, so these edging options do not fully stop grass from growing into your flower bed.

The other disadvantage of this edging is that it can be difficult to maintain. You may need to re-do it periodically to prevent weeds from growing up between the stones.

Alternatively, you can choose to create an edging trench around the bed to help fill in the gap between the soil and the edging. This will help to prevent a muddy soil area from developing between the bed and the edging, which can be a hassle to keep up with.

You can also consider creating a rock border to separate the flower bed from the lawn. This is a popular choice for backyard shade gardens and woodland gardens.

This is a more natural looking option, but be aware that this type of border can be prone to weeds. It is a good idea to spray the area periodically to knock down any weeds that do sprout up between the rocks.

You can also consider putting an edging around the entire flower bed to give it a more finished look. There are many different materials you can use to create a border between your flower bed and lawn. These include: