Functional Landscape Edging – Clean Borders That Last

The Secret to Crisp, Durable Landscaping

You can spend thousands on beautiful beds, mulch, rock, or turf — but if your edging fails, it all starts to blur. Functional landscape edging doesn’t just look neat — it controls movement, defines zones, and prevents costly maintenance later. Here’s how we design and install edging that holds up in Colorado’s climate and soil.

1. What Good Edging Actually Does

• Creates a clean visual boundary between materials (rock, sod, mulch, etc.)
  
  

• Prevents migration of rock into turf or mulch into pathways
  
  

• Helps define curves, beds, and geometric layouts
  
  

• Supports mowing without scalping sod
  
  

• Reduces long-term weed invasion and reshaping
  
  

Without solid edging, materials mix — and the yard starts to look tired fast.

2. Our Favorite Edging Materials (and Why)

Aluminum Edging (Our Top Choice)

• Rust-resistant, flexible, and clean-looking
  
  

• Invisible above-grade with deep anchoring
  
  

• Ideal for curves or modern lines
  
  

• Won’t shift with frost heave
  
  

Steel Edging

• Strong and long-lasting
  
  

• Slightly more visible, but holds aggressive curves well
  
  

• Powder-coated options available
  
  

Concrete Curbing

• Permanent, clean border
  
  

• Available in natural or decorative styles
  
  

• Best for high-traffic or commercial installs
  
  

• More costly but zero maintenance
  
  

Paver Edging

• Great where hardscaping transitions to lawn or mulch
  
  

• Can match patio or walkway materials
  
  

• Needs proper base to avoid shifting
  
  

3. What We Avoid (and Why)

Plastic Roll Edging:

• Kinks, cracks, and lifts out of soil
  
  

• Warps in sun and looks cheap over time
  
  

Wood Edging:

• Rots quickly in wet zones
  
  

• Attracts termites and ants
  
  

• Inconsistent results and short lifespan
  
  

Unless a client specifically requests them for aesthetic reasons, we steer clear of these.

4. How We Install Edging That Doesn’t Move

• Dig a clean trench 3–5" deep (depending on material)
  
  

• Anchor with steel stakes or deep-set spikes every 2–3 feet
  
  

• Compact surrounding soil back into place
  
  

• Shape curves with smooth transitions (no sharp angles)
  
  

• Ensure all edging sits flush with turf to allow mower wheels to roll over
  
  

5. Edging & Seasonal Movement

Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles can shift poorly installed edging.
We mitigate that with:

• Gravel bedding for drainage
  
  

• Deep anchoring
  
  

• Expansion gaps on long runs (metal only)
  
  

• Avoiding over-compacted soil directly against the edge
  
  

Related Services:

[Mulch, Rock & Edging Installation]

[Sod Installation]

[Paver Patio Installation]

[Full Yard Renovations]

Want Landscape Borders That Stay Beautiful and Do Their Job?

We’ll help you choose and install the right edging — clean lines, zero headaches, and long-term durability.

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