In landscape design vernacular, edging presents a transition zone. Here the treatment of the ground plain or “floor” of the landscape changes from one material to another. The most frequent of these changes is from lawn to adjacent planter. In the past a spade cut edge was standard, but today that’s considered high maintenance and unsuitable for a modern yard. Now the divider can be made of a variety of materials, with different longevity and cost. While cost is often the bottom line, there are two practical issues that govern the best choice for your edging: lawn maintenance and curves.
