Do you want your garden to look neat and beautiful? Whether you have lots of flowers, a vegetable garden, or just want to improve your front yard, edging is important. Edging helps keep your garden beds looking tidy and separates them from your lawn. Without edging, gardens can look messy, and grass can grow into your flower beds. It also protects your plants from lawnmowers and trimmers.
Edging comes in many different materials from plastic to metal to wood to stone. Today we’ll talk about brick, take a look at some pros and cons and ideas.
This curved garden bed with lots of colorful blooms and greenery plus a gazing ball features an edge of red brick, with two levels, and catches an eye.
This wild-looking garden shows off garden beds with brick edging and pebble pathways, wildflowers and greenery and some rocks.
Pairing a brick path with matching garden bed edging will give your outdoor space an elegant and cohesive feel, and the facade featuers brick, too, it will be perfect.
A small curved garden bed with colorful brick edging is a nice addition to the fence, it enlivens the white panels.
A brick facade will look perfect with a brick edge garden bed, it's a combo that always works.
A diagonal brick edge isn't tall, it's easy to DIY and it looks cool and creative.
A raised garden bed with red brick edging and bright flowers looks extremely chic and elegant and will add a sophisticated feel to any garden.
A curved red brick garden bed with green topiaries and a small tree is a perfect solution to add curb appeal to the house.
Flat red brick edging will add a bit of color and texture without distracting attention from the blooms and greenery in the garden.
A flat red brick edge is a good idea when you don't want it to stand out too much and when the facade isn't made of brick.
Brick Edging Pros
Bricks are a great choice for garden edging because they look nice and last a long time. Bricks come in warm colors and familiar shapes that fit well in any garden style—whether rustic, modern, or classic. Even though they are traditional, bricks can be used in modern ways to make your garden look great.
You can arrange bricks in different patterns to match your taste. If you want a special look, you can even paint them, like pink bricks for a rose garden or blue bricks for a beach-themed garden. Bricks can be laid in straight lines or curves and can be used for raised flower beds and garden boxes.
Bricks are very strong and don’t need much maintenance. However, you need to install them properly to make sure they don’t come loose. They are also good for making raised flower beds and garden boxes.
Bricks are great for making retaining walls and clear boundaries between different garden sections, like flower beds, paths, or lawns. You can lay bricks flat, stand them upright, stack them, or create detailed patterns, giving you lots of ways to be creative. Such edging keeps mulch and soil in place, preventing them from spilling onto lawns or pathways.
Grey brick edging will look more peaceful and calm than red, and won't distract attention from the greenery and blooms that you've planted.
A large vegetable garden looks elegant and stylish thanks to the diagonal red brick edging applied to each flower bed.
The more neutral your brick looks, the less attention it will get, which is perfect for flower beds with bright blooms, shrubs and catchy trees.
A raised red brick flower bed with greenery and blooms is a classic idea for a garden, such a thing always works.
An eye-catchy raised red brick garden bed with greenery and blooms and a couple of bird houses to attract wildlife.
A raised red brick garden bed with lots of greenery shows off a perfect geometric shape with sharp angles to add an elegant touch to the garden.
A long curved garden bed with red brick edging and greenery and bright blooms is a cool idea for a modern bright garden.
A curved garden bed accented with red brick, with bright blooms and greenery, with dark foliage and topiaries that contrast the brick.
An elegant French garden with flower beds with red brick edging, blooms and topiaries plus some trees is a charming space with that special je-ne-sais-quoi feel.
A small garden bed dressed up with red brick, with a white low hedge and bright blooms in the center to catch an eye.
A stylish curved red brick garden bed with topiaries and bold blooms is a stylish solution for a modern garden.
The classic white picket fence becomes a perfect backdrop for bright purple blooms that impress.
Brick Edging Cons
The main downside of using bricks for edging is that they can be more expensive than other materials. But if you don’t mind the cost, bricks can give you an elegant and long-lasting solution for your garden edging needs.
In addition, installing brick edging requires significant physical effort, including digging trenches, laying a base of sand or gravel, and carefully placing each brick.
Unlike flexible materials such as plastic or metal, bricks are rigid and can be challenging to fit into tight curves or intricate designs without cutting.
A curved red brick bed with some greenery and succulents is a pretty and stylish addition to a modern garden.
A small and pretty garden with white gravel and diagonal red brick edging that contrast a lot, with bright blooms and greenery.
An elegant back garden styled with long flower beds, red brick edging and white gravel for a contrast, a vintage fountain and a large tree.
Brick is one of the easiest garden borders to install, and it can look nice with many types of plants and blooms.
For a stylish and traditional look, pair your red brick path and garden bed edge with greenery and blooms to make it cool.
A raised garden bed can become a nice centerpiece in your outdoor space if you add bright blooms there.
A large garden featuring long flower beds with veggies, topiaries and hedges and some flowers will please anyone with its elegance and organization.
If you have a wild-inspired garden that you want to look somewhat old and nonchalant, use old and reclaimed bricks for edging.
Using reclaimed brick for your garden is a nice way to upcycle and it will look cool in a rustic or vintage space.
Reclaimed brick pairs nice with bold blooms and greenery and looks awesome.
Creatively shaped garden beds done with diagonal red brick will add interest to any slot, whatever you plant inside these beds.
A stylish and elegant flower bed is done with neutral brick and stone and lots of colorful flowers in it, this is a gorgeous solution.
A green garden with lots of trees, shrubs, a green lawn, garden beds feels relaxing and welcoming.
Colorful edging here matches colorful blooms in the flower bed adding even more color to the garden.
Brick vs Other Materials
Brick Edging vs Plastic Edging
Brick edging looks classic and lasts a long time. Plastic is cheaper and easier to install but can break and look less natural over time.
Brick Edging vs Metal Edging
Brick gives a warm, traditional look and handles weather well. Metal is modern, flexible, and often easier to install, but can rust unless it’s treated.
Brick Edging vs Wood Edging
Brick is durable and low-maintenance. Wood is cheaper and easier to work with but can rot and needs more care.
Brick Edging vs Stone Edging
Brick is less expensive and easier to handle. Stone offers a natural, high-end look and is extremely durable, though it’s more costly and heavier to install.
How to Install DIY Brick Edging
Here’s a simple guide to installing brick edging yourself.
- Plan the layout and dig a trench. It should be about 6 inches wide and deep enough to hold the bricks plus a 2-inch layer of sand (usually around 6-8 inches deep).
- Pour a 2-inch layer of sand into the trench. Use a level to make sure the sand base is even. This helps with drainage and keeps the bricks stable.
- Place the bricks in the trench, one by one. Make sure they are snug against each other to prevent gaps. Tap each brick gently with a rubber mallet to set it firmly in the sand.
- Continuously check the level of the bricks as you lay them to ensure they are even. Adjust by adding or removing sand beneath the bricks as needed.
- Once all the bricks are in place, fill any gaps between them with sand or soil. This will help secure them and prevent shifting.
- Take a step back and enjoy your work!