Introduction

Creating a perfectly edged lawn might seem like an impossible task, but with a few tools and some elbow grease, you can get your lawn into shape in less than an hour.

Initial steps

So you want to create a professional lawn edging effect? Well, before you set out with your shovel and spade, make sure that you have the right tools and space. Your lawn edging will be much more likely to look great if you start with these two things:

• The right tool for the job. You can’t expect to get professional results from an amateur spade or shovel!
• Access to water. If possible, ensure that there is a handy hosepipe nearby so that watering can be done effectively as and when needed.

Clean out the edge

The first step is to remove the grass. This is usually done with a spade, rake or strimmer. If you don’t have any of these tools, you can use a lawn mower instead. You want to make sure that all of the grass has been removed from around your edging area so that it doesn’t get in the way when you are placing your edging on top of it.

Cut a groove around the lawn

The first step is to cut a groove around the lawn. This can be done using a spade or shovel, and you should make sure it is at least half an inch deep. The groove should also be the same width as your edging material—for example, if you are using 4″ wide plastic edging then your grooves need to be 4″ wide too.

Make sure that the angle of your groove runs in the same direction as that of your lawn: if you have an undulating or hilly garden area then there will probably already be some natural terracing which will help guide this process along. You’ll find it much easier to keep your work straight if there’s already something natural doing most of the hard work for you!

Insert plastic edging

After you have dug the trench, you can insert the plastic edging into the groove. You will need to cut it to size using a sharp spade so it fits perfectly. Insert it firmly into place, making sure that there are no gaps or spaces in between. If you are lucky enough to have a sharp spade and not just any old one, then use this tool to push down on the edging until it is firmly in place.

Fill in the gaps with soil

You can fill in the gaps with soil by using a trowel. To remove the excess soil, use either a spade or rake.

You can level out the soil by raking it with a broom if necessary. Once you have done this, wash away any excess soil with your hose.

If you want to edge your lawn yourself, there are some basic steps that you should know beforehand.

If you want to edge your lawn yourself, there are some basic steps that you should know beforehand. Firstly, select the right edging for the type of lawn you have. For example, if your garden has a lot of trees and shrubbery around it then wooden edging would be ideal as it won’t be damaged by moisture like other types of material.

Secondly, prepare the ground by removing any weeds first and ensuring that the soil is firm enough for digging in later on. Thirdly, cut each piece of edging to size before inserting them into their designated hole according to their instructions (you can also follow our guide here). Once inserted into position along all sides of your lawn’s borders, fill in any gaps where there isn’t much soil by using stones or bricks laid flat against each other so they can support one another without being pushed outwards too far from their original positions over time – this will ensure they don’t move once they settle down!

Conclusion

Edging your lawn is not a particularly hard job. In fact, it can be an enjoyable project for the whole family. Children will love using the tools you’ve purchased and helping out with the garden. If you want to edge your lawn yourself, there are some basic steps that you should know beforehand.