The best lawn edging ideas to keep grass out
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Keeping your lawn and the edges of your flower beds neat and orderly puts the finishing touch to a garden but it can be a tricky task. Fortunately, ready to go lawn edging is the solution. Used to define lawns, paths, driveways and borders it takes the stress out of maintaining a neat edge and comes in a range of designs and styles that can blend discreetly into the surroundings or make a statement and become a feature in their own right.
There are a number of materials and styles to choose from, so we’ve put together a selection of lawn edging ideas to help you choose. We’ve included everything from metal and brick-style lawn edging to eco-friendly and wooden lawn edging ideas.
If you want to complete the look by giving your lawn a fresh trim, we’ve also tried and tested the best strimmers and the best cordless lawn mowers and have a range of in-depth, individual lawn mower reviews to help you select the best model for you. If you're looking for a hammer to hammer in your lawn edging, consider our test of the best hammers.
Once you’ve cut the grass and added your lawn edging, we’ve also got some inspiring garden seating ideas to help you relax after all that work.
The best lawn edging ideas
Corten steel lawn edging
This edging, created from corten steel alloy, will naturally form a rust patina as it weathers. It arrives with a rusty patina already, which will continue to evolve and age over time and will make a stylish addition to any lawn or border.
Gloves are supplied to ensure safe installation.
Price: £26.29
Available from Amazon
EcoBlok FlexiBorder Garden Edging
This EcoBlok border is just the thing for your brick lawn edging ideas, as the material is designed to look just like red brick or stone. Made from recycled rubber, it's an environmentally friendly choice, plus it's soft with rounded edges so it's child friendly too. It can be cut to size and curved, up to 70 degrees, so it’s ideal for trimming around trees or flower beds.
Price: £70.99 for 6 x 1m pack
Available from Amazon
Eco Garden Roman Stone Recycled Garden Border Edging
If you’re looking for eco-friendly brick lawn edging ideas then this is for you. Made from recycled rubber it comes in lengths of 120cm and thanks to the installation spike is easy to install yourself. It can be cut to size and is flexible enough to bend around curved borders, paths and tree pits.
Price: £19.57 for 120cm length
Available from Amazon
Rowlinson Easy Fix Spiked Border Roll
This simple wooden lawn edging is made from natural timber that's been pressure treated for strength and to protect it against rot. The lawn edging is spiked, so it's simple to install without the need for fixing pegs and it's available with a flat finish or domed with a rounded top.
Price: £64.99 for pack of 4, 120cm length
Available from Amazon
Tsugaru Picket Fence
This picket-fence style border is ideal for anyone looking for more traditional wooden lawn edging ideas. Made from pine, the timber has been pressure treated to protect it against the elements and prevent wood rot and insect attack. For extra peace of mind it comes with a two year guarantee.
Price: £19 for 110cm length
Available from B&Q
Blooma Pine Horizontal Log Edging
This wooden lawn edging is crafted from pine with three stacked, narrow logs for a contemporary look. It's ideal for neat, straight edges and uses spikes to secure it to the ground. It comes with a two year guarantee.
Price: £13 for 100cm length
Available from B&Q
Blooma Steel Border Edging
Made from wound steel to create a classic loop design, this lawn edging from brand Blooma is ideal to define lawns and flower beds. Coated in green plastic for extra durability, it's easy to install and the colour helps it to blend in with grass and leaves.
Price: £25.68 for 67cm length
Available from B&Q
This article was last updated in April 2025. We apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.
