If you’re a creative type, then don’t be afraid to try something unique for your landscape edging. You could line glass bottles up that are shades of bright green and rich blue. Or you could use terracotta pots. Then you could plant flowers in the pots while also using them as edging.

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If you have an issue with drainage, consider an edging idea that’s also functional. Trench edging creates a mini mote around your lawn edge. Then excess water from your yard and your garden can drain into the trench and be carried away.

If you want to reduce the maintenance required for your trench, you can buy edging material with the trench built-in. You’ll dig the trench, place the edging, and occasionally clear off the grate on top.

5. Modern Garden Edging Ideas

You can create a modern look with your edging by using multiple materials. Combining multiple edging elements together creates a custom look that’s multi-layered. You could have a metal edge with a line of river rocks and then bordered by a line of cut stones. The total border is wide, but each individual element isn’t.

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Another modern edging solution is to use an unexpected material. You could use an expensive stone like marble or granite. This stone is durable and will elevate the look of your garden. Just know that this option isn’t one you should DIY. It’ll also be significantly more expensive than other options on this list.

If your property is large and you have the space available, you could create a stunning water feature as your border. You’ll want to line the border with a material that’s impervious, such as concrete or stone. Then fill the edging void with water and add a way for the water to circulate. You could finish the look by placing river rocks in the bottom of the water feature to create a river effect.