I’ve just taken out the existing timber sleepers we had in place in order to extend our garden beds and create more organic curved garden borders. It’s a small suburban garden. I do have a pile of old reclaimed bricks I could use to create a curved garden edge.. However, wondering if a trench dug edge is better in consideration it’s quite a small space and I do want to blur garden beds and the open area (currently undecided if the open area will be graven or a mown wallaby grass or similar). Any thoughts would be appreciated.
In my opinion, your choice of edging should take the house or building type into consideration , its also worth keeping in mind the overall look or style you are trying to achieve in the landscape.
Reclaimed bricks on a mud base , look good and provide a relaxed long lasting option that works well with both gravel or lawn . Spaded edges can also look really good but do require a bit of regular effort with a sharp spade to maintain a neat appearance.I also like the rusted steel edge where lengths of flat bar steel are welded together and can be used to create very organic looking curves.Have fun with your choices !
Thanks Richard. I think we have decided to go with our leftover bricks, which will tie in well to the reclaimed brick retaining wall and steps.
Thanks Richard, appreciate your input. I think we have decided to go with the leftover bricks after all 😊