Cost to Install Landscape Edging
Installing landscape edging creates a defined border around garden beds or other landscaped areas. The work involves measuring and marking the layout, digging a 4- to 6-inch-deep trench with straight walls, joining and setting the edging, then backfilling and tamping the soil so it stays stable. The main challenges are keeping the line level and preparing the trench accurately.
Common reasons homeowners do this job
- Existing landscape edging is worn or damaged.
- A garden bed needs a new or clearer border.
- A landscaping upgrade calls for a different edging material.
- The layout of beds and borders is being changed.
- Old edging material is being replaced.
DIY or call a pro?
This is a legitimate DIY project for homeowners who are comfortable measuring the layout, digging a straight trench, and setting the edging level. A professional is worth considering if there is uncertainty about selecting the material, digging the trench, or securing the edging with stakes or pegs. Before digging, call 811 or a local utility locator service to avoid underground lines, and wear work gloves around sharp edges or debris.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I install landscape edging myself?
- Yes, this is a DIY-friendly project when the border can be measured and marked accurately and the trench can be dug with straight walls. Consider professional help if setting a level edge, joining the material, or securing it with stakes or pegs feels outside your comfort level.
- What makes landscape edging cost more?
- The price can rise with the size of the job, labor time, the edging materials selected, and haul-away of old material. Small jobs may also be affected by a minimum or trip charge.
- What should I check before buying landscape edging?
- Measure the garden beds and borders first to determine how much edging is needed. Then choose the edging material—such as plastic, steel, stone, or brick—and mark the planned border with landscaper's paint or the tip of a shovel.
- How should landscape edging sit above the soil?
- Set the top of the edging about half an inch above soil grade. After backfilling, tamp the soil firmly so the edging is stabilized; use stakes or pegs when the selected material requires them.
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