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How to...

cut a clean lawn edge

Lawn care - cutting lawn edge with half moon tool

You will need:

  • Half-moon edging tool
  • Plank of wood or long rope
  • Edging shears

Overview

Overgrown lawn edges can look unsightly and make an otherwise healthy, well-cared for garden look untidy. For a professional finish, re-cut the edges of your lawn each spring and trim overhanging grass after mowing.

How to do it

  1. Using edging shearsRe-cut the edges of your lawn in spring with a half-moon edging tool. For a straight edge, cut against a plank of wood; for a curve, trim along a rope laid on the edge of the lawn. After mowing, trim overhanging grass with long-handled edging shears or a rotary trimmer.

Adam's Tip

Adam's Tip

"If you don't want to use a half-moon edging tool, invest in EverEdge spiked metal sheeting, which can be banged into the ground to retain the outline of the lawn."

 

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