“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.”- Liberty Hyde Bailey

You’ve decided that you’re going to build a garden in your yard. That’s great, you have the space picked out, and you know what you want to plant. There’s just one thing left to do. You need to choose the edging material that you want to go around the outside of your garden.

The material you choose needs to be sturdy enough to last. It’ll hold back your grass on one side and keep your mulch and dirt contained on the other. You also should pick something that is nice to look at. You want to enhance the look of your garden and yard with a decorative yet also functional garden edging. Check out these garden edging ideas to get inspired and create something impressive in your yard.

1. Pavers Garden Edging Ideas

If you already have paving stones in your yard, then why not create a cohesive look by using them for your edging? Extend the pavers out toward your garden. When you want to create the edge, turn the paver up on end to create a solid visual edge that also blends in.

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Another option is to choose a contrasting paver. It could be a different size or color from the ones you’re using for your driveway or walkway. Then use this different paver to create a line around the outside. This creates your edging while also tying everything together.

2. Wood Garden Edging Ideas

Wood can give your garden border a rustic look. Choose reclaimed wood or salvaged railroad ties. This aged wood is solid and perfect for creating a border around your garden. If this is too farmhouse or rustic for your home, you can choose a wood that is more finished.