Whether a lawn edge under the fence makes sense depends on various factors. If you want an exact separation between the two areas and the neighboring garden, you cannot avoid installing them.
In a nutshell
- Lawn edging can be useful depending on the location
- helps with overgrown grasses and weeds
- leave enough space under the fence
- resistant materials: concrete, paving and natural stone
- possible alternatives: wood, metal and plastics
requirements
Once the lawn has been laid, the lawn has grown well and the fence has been planned, the only thing missing is a successful finish. A neatly laid lawn edge, which hobby gardeners can lay quickly and easily, goes well with this. However, opinions differ on the necessity of this device. Many garden owners would like to keep everything as natural as possible. In this case, however, everything grows wildly confused and mowing the lawn right next to the fence is very difficult.
A lawn edge under the fence makes lawn care easier.
- Lawn edges are useful as a proper demarcation
- make sure there is enough space
- Limit values depend on the selected material
- Do not erect fencing too close to the lawn
- also leave space to the neighboring garden
- allow for a constant distance between the ground and the fence
- ideal for double rod mat and wooden fences
Notice: If you want, you can also erect the lawn edges and the fence first. This is followed by the laying of the lawn.
Advantages of the lawn edge
In natural and modern garden design, lawn edges are considered stuffy, straight lines and borders are frowned upon. However, a garden with a limited area can never be completely natural. In addition, both your own grasses and plants from the neighboring garden often proliferate. So it quickly comes to the conquest of areas where the plants are not wanted. It therefore makes sense in many areas to also lay a shaping lawn edge under the fence. Furthermore, this device is always recommended when the subsoil is not completely solid and is still working. This can be the case, for example, in a newly created garden or on a hillside.
- forms a visually appealing finish for fences
- Lawn keeps its shape and cannot grow wild
- Protection against weeds and other plants from the neighbors
- Sustainably prevents root growth
- reduces migration of snails
- This keeps the lower edge of the fence free
- It is possible to compensate for any height differences
- flush and almost invisible laying is possible
- on the other hand, higher erected edges offer more protection
Suitable materials
When it comes to materials for lawn edges under the fence, there are various options. Ideally, these match the fence material and design used. When laying, make sure that the border is fixed so that it remains in its intended place. Otherwise, heavy rainfall and erosion can cause movement at the edge. To do this, dig a small pit under the fence, tamp the ground down and only then lay the lawn edges. Stones can also be fixed in the long term with a little mortar.
- You can choose between concrete, paving stones and natural stones
- Pebbles under fences are very attractive
- Metal and plastics such as PVC are alternatives
- Wood is ideal for natural gardens
- Robust and weatherproof properties are important
Tip: If wood is used as the material for the lawn edges, apply a protective impregnation beforehand to prevent rotting spots.
frequently asked Questions
What should be considered when mowing?If the edge is not flush with the lawn, the lawn mower cannot cut the grass exactly up to the beginning of the fence. Therefore, the lawn edge must be trimmed either by hand or with a lawn trimmer.
How can lawn edges be made even more stable?If a sand bed is laid beforehand or a mineral mixture is applied, the whole construction becomes even more stable. In this way, the fence also gets a better grip, especially on sloping sites.
How can you lay the lawn edging stones as straight as possible?To lay stones in a straight line, always use a spirit level and plumb line and check from time to time. The first edge stone determines the course of all further stones in the construction.
What is the best way to knock down curbs?Be sure to use a rubber mallet to pound down lawn edging stones. Metal tools can break the stones and the lawn edge gets unsightly cracks.