20 Garden Edging Ideas to Make Your Plants Pop

Is your outdoor space in need of a little edge? Chances are – if you have a lawn, garden or vegetable patch – the answer is yes. Both practical and pretty, edging differentiates areas of your garden, adding personality while keeping everything perfectly in place (and protecting your plants from landscaping hazards like the lawnmower). When it comes to choosing edging, the options are nearly endless – from inexpensive plastic to classic bricks to more statement-making materials. These garden edging ideas will inspire you to get started.

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Brick Basics

It doesn’t get more timeless than a neat row of red bricks lining your garden, adding a touch of architectural appeal to your yard. While classic bricks can be more of an investment (and involve more labour to install) than some edging options, they also last for years – and are a great way to boost curb appeal.

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It’s All About Angles

For a more creative spin on classic brick, consider installing brick garden edging in unusual designs – or even turning the bricks on their sides – for a mix of durability and personality.

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Stony Style

A mix of stones – whether rugged, painted or smooth – are another artistic option, bringing a bold natural contrast to more delicate plants and flowers for an Insta-worthy landscaping aesthetic.

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Hedge on It

Looking for a livelier way to finish your flower garden? If you have a spacious yard, short hedges make for high-impact, living garden edge – just be prepared for regular maintenance.

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On the Wire

Whether it’s for privacy or for a pretty landscaping look, a tall garden brings wow-worthy impact to your yard – but a height-loving garden may require more work than a low edge. Inexpensive and simple to install, an edge made with posts and wire adds subtle style and serious function.

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Curve Appeal

Not only a practical method to delineate your garden from your lawn, edging is also an effective way to add bold design to your space. Use durable materials like brick, slate or stone to outline your garden – creating a distinctive shape like waves or a more geometric design.

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Timber Time

Rugged and no-fuss: strategically placed timber edging creates continuity that blends in with the beauty of the natural outdoor environment.

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Lasting Lumber

Want to add a twist on a natural classic to your garden? While wood is one of the most obvious options when it comes to garden edging, the way you use it is up to you. Instead of laying planks, consider showcasing vertical logs to make an edge with impact.

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Fencing Lessons

For an elegant look that’s still so practical, low fencing is a beautiful way to keep your garden neat and tidy. Opt for a bold contrast colour or choose fencing in a green hue to create a balanced, subtle vibe.

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Stylish Slate

Streamlined and durable, grey slate is sleek option for adding definition to your garden. The clean look of slate is a minimalist‘s dream and slate is a stylish way to let a vibrant garden’s beauty really shine through.

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Cast in Stone

Like a frame on a treasured photo, edging sets the tone for your garden. If your garden pride is real, opt for an upscale finish with cast stone edging.

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Plastic Pairings

While not exactly a work of art, a sleek strip of plastic edging is a cost-effective way to define your garden and keep it neat and tidy. Plastic edging works well for keeping rocks and stones in place and off the grass, too.

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Double Up

Why choose one edge, when you can choose two? A mix of edging materials give versatility and dimension to the look of your garden. Try installing a higher edge beside your flowers, and pair that with a flat edge material for a distinctive look.

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Incognito Mode

Super subtle (and super cost effective), thin cord edging delineates your garden space without taking away from the natural aesthetic of a wildflower garden.

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Art School

Looking for a more ornate option? Garden edging offers the perfect opportunity to bring decorative charm to your outdoor space – choose scalloped edging embellished with etchings or sculptural details for an artistic finish.

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Iron Clad

Another ornate option? Classic ironwork in an elaborate design will also do the trick, bringing beautiful detail (and contrast) to the garden.

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Try Terra Cotta

Add a touch of earthy-hued ambiance when planning your garden space with edging made from terra cotta. Constructed from fired clay, terra cotta garden edging can be simple or intricately ornamental, harkening to the traditional feel of terra cotta plant pots.

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Wonderful Whimsy

Sometimes, you just want a little spectacle. Trimming your garden with playful touches like figurines or artistic accents won’t do too much when it comes to function – but it will certainly add an element of fun to your yard.

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A Woven Finish

Weave extra style into your garden with woven edging. From wattle-woven fencing to basket-weave finishes, woven edges bring beautiful uniform detail to your space.

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Sandy Shores

You don’t always have to install posts or materials to form an edge for your garden. Digging a simple trench and adding sand or other natural materials can create division between your garden and your lawn in short order.