Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Edging and Borders in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Walls, Driveways and Hardscapes

Edging and Borders

Stone, steel, brick and paver edging that frames beds, lawns and paths and keeps mulch, gravel and soil where they belong.

A clean edge makes a yard look cared for. It keeps mulch out of the lawn, keeps gravel in its place and gives beds and paths a crisp line. Edging also does practical work, holding soil and slowing the spread of grass into beds. Nashville homeowners add edging when they refresh a landscape or finish a hardscape project.

Your designer walks the beds and paths with you and plans where to use steel, stone, brick, paver or concrete edging. The crew trenches along the line, sets the edging on a compacted base and backfills for stability. Curves are shaped smoothly, and mow strips make trimming simple. The scope lists the material, height, base and finishing details. Edging also pairs well with other projects. When we install new beds, a patio or a walkway, a matching edge ties the pieces together and gives the yard a cohesive, tailored look. A clean line is one of the least costly ways to make a yard look finished and cared for.

Material choices

Steel is sleek and nearly invisible, stone and brick are traditional and paver and concrete are sturdy and clean.

Set in a base

A compacted base and good backfill keep edging in line when the ground freezes and thaws.

Mow strips

A flat strip of pavers or concrete beside the lawn makes mowing and trimming faster and neater.

Smooth curves

Curves are laid out with a hose or string first, so the lines flow and look natural.

What is included

  • Layout of lines
  • Trenching and base
  • Edging installation
  • Backfill and compaction
  • Mow strips
  • Care guidance
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a back yard with the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lightsBefore: a back yard with a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shadeBeforeAfter
A bare, muddy back yard turned into an outdoor living room. From a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shade to the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lights.
Why it works

What you get with Edging and Borders

Mark the lines

Curves and edges laid out.

Trench and compact

Base prepared.

Set the edging

Material installed.

Backfill and compact

Edge stabilized.

Add mow strips

Strips installed where chosen.

Review care

Maintenance tips shared.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe your yard

    You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and measure

    A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.

  3. 03

    Design and approve

    You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.

  4. 04

    Mark utilities and prepare the base

    Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.

  5. 05

    Build and finish

    Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.

Questions

Edging and Borders FAQ

What edging lasts longest?

Stone, concrete and heavy steel last a long time, and plastic edging tends to heave and fade. We compare options.

Does edging stop grass from spreading?

A deep, tight edge slows it, and nothing stops it completely.

Can edging hold gravel?

Yes, a firm edge keeps gravel on paths and patios from spreading.

How do I mow along edging?

A flat mow strip lets the mower wheel ride over the edge, which saves trimming.

Can edging be added to an existing bed?

Yes, we trench along the line and install it without disturbing the plants.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Edging and Borders.

Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 431-3789 to talk now.

Tell us about your yard

One designer will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

Prefer to talk? Call (615) 431-3789. We never sell your information.

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