The easiest way to edge your lawn

Problem

Without a defined edge, grass has quickly invaded the garden beds and mowing near shrubs has become difficult.

Solution

Widen beds by removing a strip of grass. Dig a spaded edge for quick and easy future maintenance.

Here's how:

Step 1

Use a sharpened spade to make side-by-side cuts in grass about 30cm from edge of bed. Slide spade under to lift grass, roots and all.

Step 2

Dig out any grass and weeds that have grown beneath plants in garden bed.

Step 3

Enrich newly cleared soil with a composted garden mix (from landscape supply companies). This will improve quality and fertility of soil.

Step 4

Plant widened section with low growers and infill any bare patches under existing plants. In newly enriched soil they will all establish and grow quickly.

Step 5

Mulch around all plants with shredded bark or other organic mulch. This looks good, helps conserve soil moisture and suppresses growth of seedling weeds.