How I edge my garden beds | The Impatient Gardener

[@deniseryan4146]

Edging makes a garden look polished for sure

[@theycalledherschool]

I agree edging is awesome and thanks for the tip on pruner :)

[@carollochridge1898]

I wish I could put my grass clods in the compost. We have Bermuda grass. When I made a new extension to my garden this fall I put all of the sod in a place that wants to wash away in heavy rain along with some dirt that came out with it. Your soil is so easy to dig in. I know you’ve worked hard to get it that way and you wish you had less sand. I have SO many tree roots and rocks to dig out. Great looking edging. I never got mine done when I added to that bed. I’ll pay for that next Spring when I need to do it. Got some bricks from the house that was being torn down next door along with dozens of plants. But then came the flu, a death in the family and Christmas sooo…

[@carriesmith9943]

THE BEST EDGING TOOL IS THE ONE ERIN SHOWED...BY FISKERS...THE FLAT HALF MOON SHAPED SHOVEL! I love it and use it because it makes clean edges!

[@christinetrewin9717]

Sitting on the ground ,or on a mat,is how I edge, weed,plant,mulch pretty much everything due to a bad back. You get a real up close and personal relationship with your soil and plants that way 😎🇫🇷❤️

[@cathybrown4102]

I do likewise for the same reason

[@alcg3981]

I sit on a short (+-14") stool I bought at Ikea many moons ago when my kids were small. It must have shrunk 😅 because this year I add a 3" kneeling pad on top to make it easier on the ole knees😮.

[@kimirvine6310]

I agree edging makes your garden look fantastic😋

[@sarahwah1255]

I watched your wonderful garden tour today and am super excited to come across this video about edging🙋🏻‍♀️thank you 🪴❤️

[@bethjohnson8234]

Looks great

[@bettabefree5611]

First time home owner and YOU are the ONLY one that gave me what I needed to start my Yardadise Finally !!New Sub. Thanks,

[@noracoolen2167]

Thanks Erin, I find it very satisfying ending the gardens

[@kera4759]

Amazing help

[@suzetteccc]

Gotta be honest - I thought "a 9 minute video on edging"? But what great info!!!. I usually end up with stuff in my hair somehow... but I've got some pruners like yours that my Dad (long gone now) had. In fact I have a hole punch I need to get repaired somehow. I digress.... Yes, doing the edges is bar none the best thing you can do. Absolutely. Thanks - great info! 😁

[@VASI_LIKI]

I use an old hand saw :) but I think your method is better

[@virginiaspindle8403]

Thank u so much. I have always wanted to know how to edge gardens so they look groomed. Never really knew how.

[@cyhomer]

I’m 70, and I still get down and edge my beds with an old serrated knife I’ve had for over 20+ years. Makes the best edge ever!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Thanks for the tip!🌸

[@helencline5768]

I have the one you showed. I like it very well👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@camicri4263]

Very good explanation! Thanks!💞

[@joanneholcombe735]

I always loved getting on the ground to plant, even weed, because i coud get my hands in the soil and also the smell of the soil was like the best thing in the world..now im 78 and my body with a bad back doesnt allow getting down (its really the getting back up thats not possible!) Is out of the question..but i still do planting in raised beds and tubs thankfully..thank u for all ur wonderful and informative videos..ur voice is very calming and ur laid back manner is appreciated..

[@monawolfe]

Most of my beds have edging but the areas I edge, I use the clumps of grass I dig up to fill in bare spots in my yard, literally just plug right into the holes and they grow.

[@dc0145a]

M Wolfe, I do that as well. Over the years, I've managed to do a whole back lawn area with 'clumps of dug up grass'.

[@jucjuc314]

I do that too! I have planted them once in a box and they filled in perfectly over a few months, than I was able to slice the right size of pieces and put them there, where the grass was missing 😊

[@ricforero3593]

M Wolfe That has usually worked great for me too. Sometimes, unknowingly, I've gotten fooled & transplanted deep green crabgrass into my lawn!

[@monawolfe]

Ric Forero I know what you mean, you have to be careful and know the different types of grasses, which I don’t but I can identify perennial rye & bluegrass so I use those plugs & throw the rest away. I am not a grass expert by any means. That’s why I have holes in my grass in the first place! 😅

[@SB7698]

This is genius!

[@rainrabbit9209]

Fantastic video. I love how you broke it down using several techniques. After 30 years in the yard, I feel validated about the need to edge.

[@reidasowden3302]

Best edging video ever. Ty!

[@imahappygal1]

Thank you for using your hands to show the angle of the edging! I finally see what I should aim for!

[@deananderson2143]

You're my therapist I enjoy your videos

[@leahness3588]

Edging is my biggest challenge. Doesnt matter what I do bricks, stones or railroad ties I always get creeping Charlie moving in. And I dont want to spray harsh chemicals. Constant battle. Erin your great love the videos. Happy Mothers day💐🌿

[@mariagusman8511]

Finally someone showed me how to actually do this

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Liked the video before I even started watching it lol. Just knew it was going to be filled with practical, relevant and sound advice. I get more satisfaction doing it manually.

[@CG-gm8fe]

Oh my goodness I thought I was the only one who did my garden edges by hand down on my hands and knees...it is so satisfying. Best when dirt is on the dry side so dirt is easy to shake off the roots.

[@ellenreilley3938]

You must have been reading my mind. I just planted a new garden and this is great instruction on how to edge. Thanks

[@emmadeveto4236]

I love your demonstration because I would love to do my edging myself

[@natalielawyerchick]

I just did this same job on Saturday. All by hand with a spade. I was trying to widen my beds because my birds nest bushes have grown so wide. Great video I need that edger

[@tinacruz9162]

Thanks for the video, now I know how to do it properly!!!!

[@lauramarti7548]

That edge trimmer looks great! You are right, edging the garden really makes it look pulled together.

[@maceyloubrown]

I’ve come back to this video many times! Thanks for sharing.🌿✨

[@melodywollen4316]

I love all your videos! This 70 year old wants you to comment on keeping lawn mowing simple, meaning how do you avoid trimming with a weed whacker. We use both a ride-on lawnmower and a gas push mower but really want to avoid the third step with weed whacking! Hailing from West Coast Canada!

[@meggiebt7346]

Yes! Please do one on this, my husband hates mowing and the only thing I could think of was edging everything with a brick or gravel mowstrip, but that could get expensive. How do you mow along the beds?

[@playme129]

I edge the sidewalks with the flat spade. It is my favorite hand tool. The only "garden" power tool I use is a lawn mower. I use the grass to fill in the doggie dig holes. Virginia in Ohio

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

This was definitely helpful! Now I know how to fix the aesthetics of my beds. Thank you ❤️

[@katharineodlum1819]

Thanks for the video! Edging might not seem very glamorous but it's very helpful information. Love it!

[@MissyPoo81]

Best edging vid out there - Thanks Erin! You just explain things in a way that makes perfect sense. Appreciate you boo!

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

I only garden on ... cement, unfortunately, but edging does look satisfying and yes, it really makes a huge difference!! Have a wonderful Sunday!! ☺️

[@apseale]

I want to thank you for all your videos. I really look forward to the new ones. I love your style and ease with gardening. I want you to know how uplifting you are to me! Hope the cold goes away for you! Love from east TN

[@juliefurman1978]

Too me it is like washing windows. It just makes your home feel and look cleaner. ❤

[@Meatherxc]

Omg I am so doing this! My husband has been upset with me because the mulch is going under the grass in the yard and I didnt know what to do about it. Thanks for the tip. Is seems common sense but I wouldnt have thought of this without this video

[@Tapping83]

Gardening goals. My front and back yard are a disaster.

[@HowsItGrowing]

I’m back. 😂 I figure if I watch you do such a sharp job again maybe I’ll get moving. It really does look great. And I have to say, I’m all about the sitting this year. Smart. Like you said, you have to bend down anyway!

[@candiesmith4329]

Edging is the cleanest looking part of a garden. I like you technique the best so far. Thanks for the variety of choices.

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Nothing better than a cleanly edged bed! For lifting the cut-edged sod (refuse,) I use a garden fork. Once on the fork, you can bang the sod on the ground to rid it of excess soil before composting. A question: when cutting the lawn & especially the newly made edge, how do you keep your lawn mower wheels from dropping into the bed when you mow? Do you mulch to a height so the mower stays level?

[@lindadeclue.2215]

I love edging my beds. But I didn't haven't mastered it. Lol But that's ok because gardening is fun and peaceful. Thank you for sharing

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

Thank you! Some of the smallest things make the biggest impact. Also, while this seems like common sense, as a newer gardener I never even thought to to this till i heard it mentioned. I now do it, and WOW!

[@Attikisses]

this was an awesome video...not what I expected...thank you very informative.

[@chrystalsabin4091]

I forgot to mention my video idea and that is an update on the plants you have in the little greenhouses you put up in an previous video. That would be helpful for people like me that need all the help I can get, lol.

[@rondatignor2300]

Our lawn service just uses a weed eater vertically every week and our garden edges always look great...so much easier.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I completely forgot to mention that, thank you! A weed whacker used vertically is a great way to maintain an edge throughout the season.

[@susanknight8961]

Thank you so much. I never really new how to do it properly.

[@joanmcarthur9027]

Ty. Most helpful. Love the power edger!

[@helenahudon7527]

Enjoying your channel! Thank you!

[@janetleeharrison]

Thank you for introducing me to these Bahco shears! Didn't know these existed - why haven't I seen these before? Where have I been? LOL!

[@eileensummerville3760]

You can get them from A. M. Leonard on line. They are a necessary tool for a serious gardener.

[@jgwood10]

J. Harrison amazon has them also.

[@janetleeharrison]

@@eileensummerville3760 Thank you!!!

[@janetleeharrison]

@@jgwood10 Thank you so much!

[@julesmitchell9381]

Very helpful tips, thank you.

[@gardenloveinthemountains]

Perfect timing to watch this video..Thanks for the tips!!

[@marky3131]

Nice edging. Once you have already edged with a flat shovel I’d recommend people try a Kwik Edge. It’s all I use now.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Is that the tool that is kind of V-shaped in you sort of drag it in the trench? I'm wondered how those work for people.

[@marky3131]

@@TheImpatientGardener yes it is. It’s really surprisingly effective. Takes a few minutes to figure out how to maximize it. It’s great for creating a nice edge and it cuts small roots easily. I’ve tested it to create a new edge but clearly if u have a bed that at some point had an edge it’s great. Still requires getting down and picking up displaced grass or adjusting the mulch but it is far faster than anything else I’ve tried it’s also useful to keep an edge through the year with just a few minutes work.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@marky3131 Thank you for sharing that! I'll have to check it out.

[@kathrynowens2678]

Edging does finish things off so nicely! I am wondering about your stacked stone edging. You asked for future ideas. So, I'm submitting one for instruction on how to do that on a slope, and get it level.

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Thank you Erin. The edging looks beautiful and inspirational 🤗👏👏🌷

[@elkewheeler]

So satisfying! Motivates me. Thanks!

[@annmoy8932]

Thanks so much for your helpful tips about edging!

[@babochon]

Thank you so much. This is confirming my way of edging job without using any plastic or steel edging tool! Really enjoyed the video!

[@chrystalsabin4091]

What a difference it makes when you edge, very satisfying. The different tools that you used in this video I need to get.

[@erinthames5472]

I've been looking for a video that really explained edging, and you did! Thank you so much!!

[@cynthiaborden4209]

I did it!!! I just edged my flower bed and it looks great. I got on my hands and knees and used a trowel and flat shovel. Now I just hope the 4 inches of rain doesn't destroy my hard work:(

[@tesshackett5590]

So super helpful thank you

[@marysmith9934]

Wow, that sure did make a difference! Looks great!

[@madhusubba4472]

Wow ! It really looked clean after you edged.

[@colsen4616]

Last year was the first time I’d heard about leaving an air space between lawn and mulch to root prune the grass to keep it out of the bed. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Game changer! I’ve been using a half-moon edger for about 15 years and love it. Turf stacking sounds interesting.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

That does seem like a great idea, especially with the type of grass we have. It is relentless at infiltrating everything that is "not grass!"

[@tinachristensen4008]

Thanks that was very helpful!

[@themontephone875]

I loved edging as a child where I grew up in a subdivision. It was a roller tool...

[@elmaelmar2761]

Love the look of a good edge!! Mine never look that good!!

[@lisawalters5482]

Love the tools. I hate using the shovel/edger. I’m trying to remove some metal edging we put in 15? Yrs ago because I’m reshaping that bad and hog! It’s kicking my butt. Lesson learned. Lol. Tfs. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@therapywithisabel]

YES! Every time I'm in the backyard and look at the grass I wonder "how does Erin edge her grass?" Thank you so much!

[@kristenmallory4556]

Thanks so much. I have watched tons of videos on edging...after watching yours, I finally get what I need to do Lol. Thanks again! Love your videos! And your pups!

[@beckyscheller9358]

Good information thanks!

[@carmenbailey8209]

Totally agree, love getting my garden edging done, and yes my beds have grown in size. The next thing is to educate my hubby to mow the grass edges away from the flower beds. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@christinetrewin9717]

Carmen Bailey oh I so relate to this comment, if only he did the weeding he wouldn’t do it ! 😎🇫🇷

[@daniellegrows2498]

Great information! Thank you for sharing this!

[@susankilpatrick2918]

Edging a garden bed is SO satisfying! Great to see all the ways it can be done.

[@Brookemariebaldwin22]

I have to edge my garden beds! I expanded them again this year. That means I have to clean them up lol

[@sueharrison8934]

Thanks for Erin for doing this video. The good news...manually I do it the same way. The bad news is now I’m going to spring for the edger attachment for my Honda Rototiller. I was hoping you had a better way but think it will be worth the investment in the long run. Love your down to earth..not perfect..real time style that coms across so genuine in your videos.

[@patriciairinaga1783]

I love to edge my yard, it's like giving the yard a manicure!!

[@patriciahall198]

Thanks for this video. I’m thinking of buy a power edger. This was very helpful.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

It turned out great!! I love a fresh edged bed. 😍 I posted a video the other day on our channel, we use a Stihl multi-tool edger and I love it. I think the BEST part about edging and creating new beds is the mulch. 💕

[@amcluesent]

Laying out a hosepipe helps you visualise the curves before cutting, then you can follow it with edger or pour a line of dry sand to trace with a machine.

[@HowsItGrowing]

I love a clean edge!

[@insanecomicdude]

This was seriously helpful, thanks!

[@pambonesteel3775]

There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a freshly edged beautiful bed!

[@indyalex42]

Good one. Appreciate it. Thanks from Indianapolis.

[@michelelara5982]

Great tips! So simple but makes a great visual impact.

[@colleenherrington3460]

Such a useful video! I edged my first bed last fall. Wished I had seen your video first LOL! This spring I’ll improve it with the Erin touch. Thank you 😊

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

I love, love, Love your videos!!! Thank you!

[@isabellentxawm6773]

This is a very helpful video. I’ve been edging wrong this whole time. Btw, I only live like 45 minutes up north from you. So wonderful to see a local gardener on youtube. Keep making these awesome videos.

[@itsinyournature]

I am horrible at edging and will try your method. Great video topic.

[@gardening4zone970]

Totally agree edging makes the yard look great! Great tools and tips

[@debbiemann1265]

Happy Sunday,, thanks for sharing your edging tips

[@themontephone875]

It looks great!...never had the bocce edge trimmer(sp?)...didn’t exist...lol...I had to use hand clippers and do it by hand...I was a teen at that time... Yes...buy or invest in those tools!

[@karengladys2011]

I love to edge my garden. I have a non motorized edger that works the same. And you are right you still have to get down and make it neater . I’m going to look for that last tool you used to cut and trim the grass along the edges!

[@luannereed5539]

Keep up the great work, I learn so much watching you!