Edging is a great way to create clean separation in your garden, allowing the entire design to appear as uniform and well-organised as possible. Below, we’ve collected together seven different edging ideas that are more than capable of delivering an instant boost to your outdoor space, starting with…

#1 - Gravel

Gravel is a great product for edging, offering great flexibility and - importantly - an impressive finished effect. The major benefit of using gravel for edging is that you can place it exactly as you please; there are no pre-existing measurements or straight lines to work within, so it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking to edge a circular or irregularly-shaped area. You can view our range of gravel here to see which type of gravel might best suit your garden’s overall look.

#2 - Pebbles, cobbles, or slate chippings

Pebbles, cobbles, and slate chippings offer the same benefits as gravel for edging, but are often preferred when seeking to edge a larger area - the bigger stone size helps to finish the job as quickly and neatly as possible. Our pebbles and cobbles are the perfect choices for such a task, while slate chippings work particularly well if you are looking to achieve a relaxed, deconstructed overall garden feel.

#3 - Bricks

Bricks are one of the most common types of edging for a good reason: they are robust, allow you to create straight lines with ease, and are relatively inexpensive. The one downside of bricks, however, is that you are confined to working within their specific shape, which can be problematic for more complex edging requirements. However, if you’re looking to edge a straight line, bricks are more than capable of providing a good result.

#4 - Gabion walls

Gabion walls are essentially piles of gravel, slate chippings, or other decorative aggregates that are held together by an especially-designed material. While gabion walls are primarily only used for larger edging projects, they look absolutely fantastic when in place, so they may well be the right choice for you. We sell two different sizes of gabion cages: 40cm and 30cm, so you can choose whichever size is most suited to your space.

#5 - Aluminium edging

For a simpler, contemporary edging choice, you could opt for flexible aluminium edging. Our aluminium edging is easy to use, flexible enough to create a variety of different shapes, and - of course - looks good when installed. If you’re looking for a quick, easy edging option, this could very well be the right one for you.

#6 - Terracotta pots

Terracotta pots cannot provide the neat line of edging that most of the options above are able to achieve. However, they do have their uses; you can assemble a line of terracotta pots - ideally planted with a pretty flower or shrub - to create a dividing line between different areas of your garden.

In conclusion

If you’re looking to edge an area of your garden, all of the options above are well worth keeping in mind. Whichever type of edging you choose, you can be sure that the overall look and feel of your garden will be greatly improved by your efforts!