How to cut clean lawn edges

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You will need

  • Half-moon edging tool
  • Plank of wood or long rope
  • Edging shears
Do it: spring or autumn
At its best: June - August
Takes just: 30 minutes

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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

Using edging shears

1Re-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

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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best4garden 24/11/2011 at 15:28

lawn edging and path edging with good value for money are Green Enviro and strimmer resist.

Do not say no before you try - free samples at

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ukjay1 24/11/2011 at 15:28

Not a very in depth article I was expecting advise on the use of the edging tool at the very least!
No mention of running the edge of a spade in the border soil which leaves a nice finish also...

dcave 01/02/2012 at 14:56

This is exactly the health and safety nanny state we live in. Sometimes we live in a world which tends to be more and more ambigious. Companies do not wish to be sued inview of statements. A little knowledge and experience is good. Care for wording is key and they are my personal views. Everything becomes a talking point, we are a nation of chatter boxes. Good luck in all quests.