Plastic edging that will be junk in 5 years YUUK. Up sell on the steel or aluminum. But basically the way you said it is how you do it. Make sure you take it out of the package a day or two before so it has a chance to uncurl. Strip Edging; Strip edging consists of a shallow barrier that is anchored beneath the ground. The very top part of the edging is visible to subtly set the bed and lawn apart. Strip edging works best for creating curves and comes in plastic and metal varieties. Plastic is less expensive and easier to install.
Cost to Install Landscape Edging - Notes and General Information
These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS! Explore the full range of landscape edging new installation labor options and material prices here.
These estimates are NOT substitutes for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Landscape Edging Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Landscape Edging Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Landscape Edging Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Landscape Edging - Unit Price References
- Unit Pricing Data: Lowes Landscaping Products and Supplies Lowes , Aug 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Home Depot Landscaping Products and Supplies Home Depot, Aug 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Menards Landscaping Products and Supplies Menards, Aug 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Surplus Lumber Online Store Northcal, Aug 2019, Website
- Green Home Remodel | Landscape Materials Seattle Public Utilities, Aug 2010, Staff
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- NCMA Resource Guide The National Concrete Masonry and Hardscape Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
Just because the warm weather is fading doesn’t mean we have to put away our gardening tools just yet. There’s still something you can do now to make sure your landscaping looks great this winter and next spring: install plastic landscape edging!
What Plastic Edging Will Work Best?
If you’re cleaning out your summer flower and garden beds to plant pansies or winter veggies, it’s the perfect time to install landscape edging around the perimeter of your beds. Recycled plastic landscape edging, which you can find at most home improvement or gardening store, is a great choice. I do, however, recommend you get the commercial grade plastic edging since it is thicker and more durable. There is edging available that is 100 percent recycled post-consumer plastics (like milk jugs), and this edging is tough enough to stand up to Mother Nature and yard maintenance for years to come.
Why Use Plastic Landscape Edging?
Installing plastic edging along walkways and driveways is the perfect way to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching across these areas. Edging around your flower or garden beds is an excellent way to give definition and distinction. It also aids in keeping your mulch in place and slows down water runoff, so your plants can get the water they need.
How to Install Plastic Edging
Installing recycled plastic edging is a great DIY project that requires minimal tools to put in place. First you want to trench the area; you will be placing the edging no less than 6 inches deep. This will give your edging firm footing in the soil and will also allow you to cut through most of the roots that might try to grow inside your edged area. You can use a hoe or a tiller to create your trench.
How To Install Black Plastic Lawn Edging
Next, place the recycled plastic edging in the trench, making sure that only the upper third of the edging is showing. You don’t want this to be too high. Edging sits low to the ground, so you could mow over it if needed. That’s why you dig about a 6-inch trench. Also, make sure you place the edging with the V-groove facing away from the lawn.
If your beds or edged areas are longer than the full length of the edging, you will need to get connector pieces to join the two edging sections together. Since connector pieces are generally 8 to 10 inches long, I recommend that you split the difference for each side of the recycled plastic edging when sliding them into the connector section—say, 4 to 5 inches on each side—so they join right in the middle of the connector.
At the same time you purchase your recycled plastic edging, pick up some stakes. Frost heaving will shoot that edging up and out of the trench if you don’t stake it down. As you stake down the sides of the edging, make sure the stakes are going into the sides of the trenched hole, not into the bottom of the trench. This will secure the edging better. You can space your stakes about 5 feet apart along the length of the edging.
As you stake, you can start backfilling the trench. With one hand, hold open the V-groove, and, with the other, backfill the dirt, ensuring it gets into the v-groove. This also will help hold the edging in place as the dirt compacts. You will have to compress the dirt as you go by stepping along the trench with your foot. Backfill with dirt as you compress it until you reach the top of the plastic edging. Give it one final stomp to make sure it is compacted and shaped correctly to your bed or hard surfaces. You will also need to backfill the outer side of the plastic edging as well.
Once your edging is in place, grab your garden hose and water the entire length of the edging. Water will help settle the loose soil. After moderate watering, if you still have low soil spots along the edging, use any excess soil to fill it in. Water again to compact the soil. If the plastic edging is where you want it and at the desired height, and the soil is nicely compacted around it, you can call this project DONE!
No Dig Plastic Lawn Edging
Recycled plastic landscape edging is a wonderful addition to your landscaping. The payoff for installing it will come back year after year. So now that the days are cooling off, install it now so there’s one less thing to do in the spring to get your plants off to a great start!