An edging made of brick pavers will give your flowerbed a polished and clean border. It is very affordable and easy to install. Edging is more than just decorative. Edging keeps mulch in place, reduces trimming and weeding along a border, and prevents your lawn from invading the flowerbed. The mower’s wheel will glide over the bricks at the bottom of the curve, making it easy to mow.
Draw It Out
Sketch the flowerbed you envision. To ensure precise measurements, make sure everything is scaled in your sketch. A detailed landscaping plan will help you better understand the layout and where plants will be placed.
Create an outline
Use a garden hose to create a gentle curve for your flowerbed according to your plan. Spray paint, flour or sand can be used to mark your line. Spray paint is recommended for outlining when you intend to place the border. This will ensure that water and pets won’t disturb the line.
Dig a trench
Dig a trench slightly deeper than the bricks’ height when flat, usually 3-4 inches. Use a digging fork to loosen the soil, and then use a bed-edging device (designed with a sharp blade that curves specifically for this purpose) to make clean cuts. Take out any excess soil or grass.
Install outer layer
Install the brick edging. Dig a shallow trench to allow the flat-laid bricks to rest on top of the soil. To prevent grass from growing in cracks, place your bricks side-by-side.
Install the Inner Layer
In the first row, add a vertical line of bricks. Push them together like the outer layer to prevent grass growth between the bricks. You can look at the trench from the sidelines several times during the construction to ensure that the bricks are even.
Mulch can be planted and added to
Add soil to the border, and plant landscaping plants. Add mulch to plants and fill in the brick line. In heavy rain, mulch can keep dirt from escaping the borders.
