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Edging a Garden Bed

Here are four tools you can use to keep your beds and borders looking neat

Edging a Garden Bed
Here are four tools you can use to keep your beds and borders looking neat
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    Nothing sets off a garden bed like a nice, crisp edge. Here are four common tools for edging a garden bed.

    Spade
    Edging a bed with a spade is pretty simple. Just line it up where you want your edge, and step down onto it to dig out the sod you want to remove.
    Pros: You probably already have a spade in your tool collection. You won’t need any extra tools. Spades don’t require electricity or gas.
    Cons: Edging with a spade can be slow going and labor intensive. Spades usually have a curved edge, which can make it hard to achieve the straight edge you’re looking for.

    Half-moon edger
    The half-moon edger was created for making crisp edges and is used much like a spade.
    Pros: It has a straight edge, which makes for a cleaner garden edge than a spade makes. Half-moon edgers don’t require electricity or gas.
    Cons: Half-moon edgers are labor intensive and are not as cost-effective as using a spade.

    Steppin’ Edger™ or lawn edger
    This tool was created for making edges.
    Pros: It creates a nice edge, just like a half-moon edger, but it goes much faster. It doesn’t require electricity or gas.
    Cons: These edgers are not as cost-effective as spades, and achieving your edge still requires some work.

    Gas-powered or electric edger
    This tool was created for making edges.
    Pros: You’ll have perfect edges in no time, and with minimal work on your part.
    Cons: Noise pollution, energy usage, and cost.

    The finishing touch
    Once you’ve cut your edge, use a spade to lift out the loose sod, mulch the bed, and you’re done!

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