Most of us want our lawns to look nice. That’s one reason we make sure we stay on top of mowing the grass. No one wants an out of control yard that looks terrible next to the neighbor’s manicured lawn.
But mowing’s not enough if you really want your lawn to look fantastic. You’ll also need to take the time to trim grasses and weeds the mower can’t reach. And if you want a professional look you’ll also need to create a clean line between your lawn and the landscape beds and pavement. Edgers are the tools you’ll need to do that in the easiest, fastest, and cleanest way.
Edge The Lawn Because …
Edging the lawn is going to make your regular lawn maintenance take a little extra time. So is it really worth it? We think so.
It Creates A Clean, Professional Look
Edging the lawn gives your entire yard a crisp, manicured appearance. If you leave those little tufts of grass sticking up along your landscape bed or creeping over your pavement it’s going to look sloppy. And you don’t really want that, right?
It Increases Curb Appeal and Value
Because lawn edging makes the whole yard look better it increases curb appeal. In fact, it’s one of the simplest ways to make your entire yard look more attractive. And that increases the value of your landscape.
It Protects Landscaping From Grass Roots
Edging also serves a practical purpose. If left unchecked, grass will grow into landscape beds and over the edges of pavement. Edging creates a root barrier that stops grass from invading. And if you keep up with regular edging it will save you time when you’re trimming.
Your Options For Lawn Edging
Some people edge lawns using a flat-blade shovel or a string-line trimmer with the cutting head tilted at an angle. Neither of those tools is going to work as well as one specifically designed for edging.
Long-Handle Manual Edger
You can get a few different kinds of manual lawn edgers. One option has shears to clip the edges of the lawn. Another is a long-handled tool similar to a shovel with a flat, curve-edged blade on the end. You push the blade down into the soil and rock it back and forth to cut and edge.
Wheeled Manual Edgers
The other type of manual edger has a long handle with a wheel and cutting blade. You set the wheel on the pavement edge and push the tool back and forth to make the cutting blade turn. This type of edger requires quite a bit of work to use.
Most of the power edgers you find fall in this category. They’re designed similar to a trimmer, with a power head at one end, a straight or curved handle, and a cutting blade at the other end. They’ll have a guide wheel to help keep you on track when cutting and a rotating blade to make a clean edge.
Walk-Behind Power Edgers
These tools are set up similar to a walk-behind lawn mower, though they’ll often have three wheels instead of four. They let you walk behind your edger rather than carrying it while you cut. They’re larger and less maneuverable, but if you’re maintaining more than one lawn or a very large yard they make edging easier.
Stop in for a visit and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and show you the edgers we’re offering. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will be happy to help you find the perfect edger.
