Lawn-edging techniques

EDGES define each area of the garden – flower and veg beds, paths, seating areas and lawns, and it’s lawns that are affected by poor definition. Their flat nature leads your eye to the edges in search of form, and if the edges are not sharp it will show. Cutting a clear edge on the lawn not only defines its edge, but also the edge of each flower border, path or other garden feature it butts up against. That’s why lawn neatness matters so much.

First, look at areas of lawn where there is no edge. Where shrubs and other plants or objects throw shade on the lawn the grass often retreats,