Garden Border Edging Design

If you want to define some space in your garden, then you can do so with the use of garden borders. Borders can be used to separate grass from walks and for other types of landscape edging and they can also be used to create garden beds. The borders add both depth and texture to the garden, and enhance the aesthetic appeal.

Garden beds create a small controlled space, making it the ideal place to grow edibles like fruits and herbs, or to plant perennials. The borders are usually used for a garden bed that is placed at a higher level than the area immediately surrounding it. They are an important component of raised garden beds, as they form the frame in which the soil for the bed is placed. In addition, they assist in keeping the soil in the bed intact, and in preventing erosion. Because there is no erosion, the nutrients remain in the beds, and this causes the plants to flourish and thrive.

The garden borders also play another very important role, as they help to stop the spread of grass roots, so that the grass does not invade your garden bed. In addition, planting in the raised beds makes tending to them a lot easier, and the better drainage encourages the growth of the plants, thereby ensuring a better yield. It's the perfect solution to a soggy garden.

Garden borders offer a great deal of versatility when setting up your garden, as they are available in a range of styles and shapes. These edges can make your garden look a lot more attractive, as it is possible to create a circle, square, or rectangular design with the borders. Also, you may opt to make the border end freely, and then create an undulating design.

There are garden border kits that you can purchase from Frame it all, which have stackable joints that allow you to raise the level of the edgings to the desired height. The borders are modular in design, which allows for a range of design options, which can be either angular or subtle.

The borders are made of composite wood, which is safe and non-toxic, as it has not been treated with harmful chemicals. This eco-friendly alternative is strong and durable. The colors are natural, which makes it a lot easier for them to blend into the landscape, without detracting from the attractive design of the garden. In addition, the composite wood is resistant to rotting and warping, so it won't be affected by the weather extremes.

You've planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even added a bird bath and a few garden decorations, but what's missing? Could it be the edging?

Almost as important as the flowers, the edging is like the frame to your garden. The picture can be interesting and beautiful, but it needs a frame to really enhance its appearance. Just like a picture, your garden needs it's frame to really bring out the beauty of your living "work of art".

There are many different types of edgings and you must plan which one will look best in your garden. One popular type of edging is to use a low brick or rock wall, cemented together with mortar. This will create a beautiful and permanent edge to your garden. Of course, not everyone has the means, money or desire to do this.

Another lovely way of edging is to simply place bricks around the borders of your garden. You can put them in a line, stacked in a double row, set on their edges or tip them diagonally and lean them against each other.

In a similar fashion, you can use large rocks to edge your garden. Use rocks that are big enough to make an impact, but ones that you can easily carry and move yourself. You can gather the rocks from fields, the woods or friends yards for free!

In your garden supply store, you will find many manufactured edgings to suite any style of garden. Miniature fences, fake rocks, plastic, metal - you name it, they have it. I prefer a more natural type edging, but if you must buy one of these, choose a good quality product and not something that looks cheap and will only last for 1 season.