Do you want to quickly separate your bed from the beautiful lawn? Then you need a bed edging. But who wants a limit like everyone else? Our list shows you creative ideas on how to design bed edgings differently.

In a nutshell

  • Function decisive for the choice of materials
  • repurpose classic materials
  • natural borders possible
  • unusual material for particularly creative ideas

choose bed edging

If you want to separate your bed from the lawn or from a path, you should first ask yourself what function this bed edging is supposed to fulfill. Should she

  • Keep planting in check?
  • serve as a decorative element?
  • Help guide the lawnmower?

The material must then be selected to match the function. If the border is to support plants, for example, the material must be stable and weather-resistant. On the other hand, limitations chosen purely for optical purposes can also consist of more unstable material. The following materials are typically considered:

  • wood
  • stone
  • Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
  • corten steel
  • cast iron
Boxwood is often chosen as a classic bed border.

Notice: There are also more and more flower bed edgings made of plastic. These are inexpensive, but often no longer attractive after a while and also not good for the environment.

Classic bed borders with a difference

Just because the materials are traditionally found in the construction or gardening industry does not mean that they are not suitable for creative bed edging. But it's best to let yourself be convinced.

boxwood

First of all, Buchs is really not a creative bed border. However, Buchs has one advantage: it is very resistant to cuts. So you can let off steam with creative cuts on the boxwood and ultimately also interpret well-tried classics individually.

plant

Other perennials such as lady's mantle or catnip can of course also limit the bed. It is only important that the plants do not form any runners, have a thick root ball and are easy to cut.

wicker fence

A creative bed border that is becoming increasingly popular is the wicker fence. This consists of branches of the willow, which are artfully braided together to form a fence. He convinces with it

  • impressive handwork
  • natural charm
  • stability
  • weather resistance

Precisely because it is so practical, it is being used in more and more gardeners. A willow fence is therefore no longer really individual.

Willow fences are beautiful bed borders.

Garden hose fence

But there is also a creative solution for the willow fences. All you have to do is choose a different material. How about the old garden hoses, for example, which until now have only been in the way anyway? They have the optimal structure to intertwine them. You already have a unique and creative bed border that is in no way inferior to the willow fence.

Painted stones and slats

At first glance, stone and wood are not the most creative bed borders. But it offers great potential. Their surfaces make them ideal for being painted with personal patterns and motifs. If the stones or slats are then lined up, a unique colorful border is created.

Tip: This idea is also suitable for children. They can paint the objects and put them in the garden. Years later they can still look at their stones as a memory.

mosaic walls

If you like it even more creative, you should use a mosaic wall as a bed border. You can design these according to your wishes. Here's how you can

  • your favorite colors
  • special pattern
  • sayings or memories

pour into the wall. Because of the many small stones, this idea takes a lot of work, but it also guarantees a unique border.

concrete

Another, albeit less natural, creative border is concrete. Poured concrete surfaces are also becoming increasingly popular indoors as floors or work surfaces. So why not set a clear concrete edge in the garden as well? They not only keep a clean look, but also clearly separate the bed and lawn from each other. One downside: removing this limitation might prove difficult later.

cobblestones

Even discarded paving stones can be converted into a creative bed border. It doesn't matter whether you stack the stones to form a wall or line them up. Paving stones not only delimit the bed optically, but also exclude weeds.

Tip: With the right lighting, such as LED strips, the paving stones are even more visible. This is how you enhance the cool-looking stones and create an artistic atmosphere.

bricks

You may already have this material at home: old bricks. High time to get these from the attic and place them in the garden. You can place the bricks horizontally or vertically, in a straight line or, with rounded bricks, as a curved wall.

Old bricks make a wonderful creative bed border.

Natural creative bed borders

But it doesn't always have to be classic materials. Especially if you actively look around in nature, you will find many things that are perfect as boundaries. In just a few simple steps and with a little ingenuity, these can quickly become creative bed edgings.

bamboo

Bamboo is rarely found as a bed border. The material is actually ideal, but it is

  • very weather resistant
  • regenerative
  • easy to install

Bamboo varieties are the ideal choice, especially for Asian-style gardens, as they perfectly underline the charm.

flower boxes

Flower boxes are a simple but no less creative way of edging beds. These are available in many sizes, colors and shapes and really fit into every garden. However, they usually only become creative when they are planted. They serve as connecting elements between lawn and bed and create additional space.

flowerpots

Not only flower boxes are suitable as bed borders. The smaller flower pots are also ideal. Lay out whole or half flower pots slightly overlapping along the bed.

thick branches

If you have a few trees in your garden, branches are bound to fall off from time to time. However, you do not necessarily have to process these into firewood. You can also simply place the branches around your bed. You already have an individual bed edging.

Tip: It looks particularly good when the branches are of different sizes. This not only makes the bed edging denser, it also makes it look more harmonious.

tree trunks

Or is your bed one size larger? Then tree trunks might be the ideal bed edging for you. These are

  • extremely impressive
  • particularly unusual
  • very environmentally friendly
  • Habitat for many animals

However, you also need a large garden with enough space for this bed edging.

tree rings

You don't have enough space for a tree trunk as a bed border, but don't want to forego the natural charm? Then simply have slices cut from the trunk. You can then set them up along the bed. This creates a completely natural bed border.

The very creative build a whole sculpture from tree trunk and tree discs to border the bed.

carrots

Do you think it couldn't be more natural? Go then. To do this, sow carrots in the spring along the bed to be bordered. In the course of their growth, the above-ground green forms a natural boundary to the bed. And the best thing is: In summer you can easily remove the biological border by harvesting it. However, there are also disadvantages:

  • Carrots are eaten by animals before harvest
  • unsightly gaps due to non-growing seeds
  • no clear optical separation
  • no permanent border

insect hotel

You can also give something back to nature with your creative border. To do this, select gabions that you fill with insect hotel material. About are ideal

  • straw
  • logs
  • pinecone
  • hollow plant stems

Thanks to your limitation, a small biotope for animals is created.

Creative bed edging with unusual material

However, the material does not always have to be biological. In general, one can say: the more unusual the material, the more creative the bed edging. Almost everything is allowed. It is only important that the material is suitable for separating bed and lawn or path from each other - even if it is purely optical.

sandbags

Most people probably only know sandbags from flood areas. But the robust sacks can also be an ideal border for beds. And bad weather certainly doesn't bother them.

bottles

Empty bottles can also make a creative bed border. Put the bottles in the ground as deep as you like. Not only do you have the material for this at home, but the bottles also reflect the sunlight in a colorful way and let your garden shine.

Bottles also make a great demarcation.

Notice: Be careful not to break the bottles. If one breaks into pieces, there is a risk of injury to people and animals.

kitchen utensils

Do you have a beautiful collection of plates that is used far too seldom? Or do you have so many pot lids that you don't even know where to put them? Then off to the garden. Both plates and lids form a beautiful and creative border.

hubcaps

Are you a total car freak and want to show that to everyone? Then a creative border made from old hubcaps is ideal for you. Not only do you express your passion, but you also have the perfect topic of conversation when someone visits your garden.

old tyres

Or do you prefer two-wheelers and carriages to the car? Then a limit using discarded bicycle or car tires may be the ideal solution for you. With the right surrounding plants, the wheels in the garden even look really romantic.

Tip: Of course, your hobby can also be something completely different. How about a suitable creative bed edging? In the garden of the club's best bowler, bowling balls could serve as a demarcation.

Tube

Another possibility for a creative bed edging are pipes

  • Put the pipes in the ground
  • fill with gravel/soil and plants

In this way you not only create an aesthetic separation, but also additional space.

Shells, sea snails and fossils

This creative bed edging brings back memories of your last vacation. Simply line up the shells, sea snails or fossils and expand the distinction with each new holiday souvenir.

Snail shells also delimit the bed nicely.

Picture Frame

A very creative and personal bed border is also our last idea: picture frames. You can set these up along the bed and fill them with personal pictures and anecdotes if necessary. So a walk through the garden is also a walk in your life.

frequently asked Questions

Where can I buy creative flower bed edging?

Most creative flower bed edgings cannot be bought just like that, only the materials. You can find these either online, in hardware stores or from small private dealers. You probably already have some of the materials at home. Others can be taken from nature in small amounts.

How high should a bed edging be?

That depends on the height of the bed. Basically, the border should be at least 20 cm high. If it is to serve as a support for the plants, it can also be 40 to 50 cm high. For extremely tall plants, the limit can be even higher. In specialist shops, bed edgings are usually 30 cm high on average.

Are there also creative bed edgings that I am not allowed to choose?

Yes indeed. Old railway sleepers used to be very popular as borders. Nowadays, however, these are forbidden because they are rubbed with carcinogenic creosote. They are therefore classified as hazardous waste. Otherwise there are no limits to your creativity.

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