The edging holds your turf’s foundation in place. Under your artificial turf, there’s crushed rock and sand that help with drainage and keep things stable. Without proper edging, this base material slowly spreads out and washes away. Your lawn starts sinking and looking uneven.
Poly board lawn edging stops weeds from growing into your lawn from nearby garden beds. It draws a sharp line between your lawn and things like walkways or flower beds, wood edging rots, and metal edging rusts. Quality poly board lasts 10 to 20 years and barely needs any attention. That clean edge makes your lawn look like a pro installed it instead of looking like you winged it over a weekend.
Tools and Materials You’ll Need for Poly Board Landscape Edging
Get all your tools ready before starting. You’ll need a shovel for digging, a tape measure for checking distances, and a rubber mallet for pounding stakes. A drill with screws attaches stakes to the board. Tin snips or a saw cut the edging to size. Keep a utility knife handy for trimming turf edges and a wheelbarrow for moving dirt around.
For materials, measure around your entire lawn area and add 10% extra for mistakes and cuts. Buy poly board landscape edging that matches your measured length. Pick up landscape stakes too – one for every 3 to 4 feet on straight parts, and more for curves. Get galvanized screws to attach everything. Have your base materials ready, like crushed rock or road base for drainage. Quality artificial grass products require solid preparation, so don’t skip on getting the right foundation materials.
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