At A+ Lawn Care, we want your lawn to look sharp. Although it’s winter, there is no better time to start planning the perfect spring lawn. An easy choice for accenting your lawn is edging. It is a detail that is overlooked by many and the absence of edging may produce a sloppy or unkempt appearance. Luckily, we are experts at edging, especially concrete curb edging. We have some tips for you below.
Mow
Start by mowing your lawn. This should be done by adjusting your lawnmower to the proper height and mowing your lawn completely. Make sure not to leave the grass too long or too short. This will make your lawn look shabby and might actually harm your grass.
Follow a Path
This is a good time to plan a perimeter you will follow. This will make edging easier. Use rope, tape, or something to help you visually plan the look you are trying to achieve. If you are just edging along with the concrete, skip this step. It is also helpful to follow a path you decide on in a uniform direction. This will help your lawn look perfect and make sure the grass is all the same length.
Trimming
There are many ways to edge, with a manual edger or with a string trimmer. Trimmers are used often for convenience. They are lightweight and are easy to maneuver. A manual edger uses a blade that will cut larger chunks of grass or weeds near a path or drive.
When trimming, make sure you do it properly. Use the trimmer vertically with the shield towards you. Using the trimmer, cut down keeping it just a few inches deep. With a manual edger, you will stick the edger down like a shovel and use the lip as your guide.
Afterward, make sure to clean up debris. You may have clumps of grass, clippings of grass, and yard debris to clean up from edging. Make sure to clean it up to help make your lawn look its best.
Our Choice
You guessed it, concrete edging of course! Concrete edging will make your life much easier. With concrete curb edging, you are able to maintain your lawn with less effort and it will make definite edges that look beautiful. It will prevent grass from overgrowing to places that you don’t want it. Concrete edging will help you to maintain your yard instead of having to edge yourself and benefit you by saving on clean-up time!
Contact us today to find out more about edging.