Garden bed edging gives your outdoor space a neater look, it highlights the style of the garden and makes your plants stand out, preventing excessive soil on the pathways. You should carefully choose garden bed edging to fit your decor style and to add the feel you want, and I’ve prepared some cool ideas to choose from, each of them with their own pros and cons, get inspired!
Brick
Backyard basics are always a good choice to keep your garden simple and organized. But who said you have to use traditional material in a traditional way? Landscaping bricks can be used in a variety of ways to create individual beds, walkway borders, and support for tiered gardens. Don’t forget that you may use not only landscaping bricks but also usual ones creating bold and catchy borders and pairing them with neutral gravel or decomposed granite or with red brick pathways.
A brick border is a timeless idea to use in any garden, though it's a bit formal, it's cool.
A curved red brick bed edging gives this bed special chic and a bright and bold look.
Brick garden bed edging is more difficult to make but it looks very stylish and elegant giving a timeless feel to the space.
Garden red brick edging and neutral gravel for a contrast and ultimate chic - such a combo always works.
Red brick edging is a stylish idea that fits most of outdoor landscaping styles and a touch of color.
Red brick garden bed edging is a stylish idea with a very neat final look, it always works.
Stylish and elegant red brick garden bed edging is a cool solution for any garden, it always works.
An elegant curved brick flowerbed border is a stylish and cool idea that looks cool and chic and will match many garden styles.
Stone
Stone is the most timeless and cool solution for any garden: it’s durable, it’s stylish, it’s all-natural and it fits literally any garden style. You may go for small and elegant stones, for large rock pieces or even for pebbles placed in gutters along your garden beds, the point is what style you’d like to fit.
A stylish and creative pebble border is a cool way to add texture and interest to your raised garden bed.
Catchy garden bed edging with pebbles is a stylish idea for many spaces, make a gutter with pebbles for a more modern and neater look.
classic stone garden bed edging is a stylish idea to style space around any tree, it looks elegant and timeless and is very durable at the same time.
Grey stone garden bed edging is a cool idea for many space, it's durable and it's classic, it always works for eveyr space.
Large rock garden bed edging is a stylish idea that looks all-natural and relaxed, this is a very durable idea.
Large rocks are a nice idea to highlight your garden beds and they bring a natural feel to the space.
Simple stone garden bed and pathway edging is a timeless idea that matches many garden styles and is easy to realize.
Simple stone garden edging to highlight the raised garden bed and separate it from the lawn.
Concrete
Having a small space to work with doesn’t mean you can’t have a garden bed or a creative look. Concrete edging keeps landscaping simple and refreshing in a small space, while adding curbside appeal to a busy row of townhouses. Concrete is also a great edging material in case you have a minimalist garden or terrace.
Brick pathways and minimalist concrete edging are a nice backdrop for super bright flowers.
Curved concrete garden bed edging is a chic minimalist idea that will match any plants.
White concrete garden bed edging is a stylish idea with a minimalist feel, which will accent your plants.
Wood
Wood is a very natural material to make bed edging and most of us will be able to DIY such a project. Go for thin regular wooden borders, for wooden planks of mismatching looks, for wooden slices or even logs if they fit your style. The only disadvantage I would name is low durability, especially in rainy areas.
A wooden garden bed edge, bright flowers and greenery all covered with neutral pebbles on top.
Pivoting wooden garden bed edging in a light shade contrasts the bright blooms growing.
Simple and catchy garden bed edging done with mismatching woodne planks in various colors.
Simple wooden garden bed edging can be DIYed and it will add a rustic feel to the space making it cozier and cuter.
Stained wood garden bed edging and matching pathways for a relaxed boho feel in your garden.
Timber pieces as garden bed edging are a cool idea for a rustic garden, you may use reclaimed wood.
Wooden slab garden bed edging is a cool idea for a rustic garden, it can add a cozy rustic feel to the space.
Metal
Generally inexpensive, steel edging isn’t just for building. Bury an edge in the ground and use it to create a meandering garden border that will weather year after year and add rustic appeal to any type of yard. Metal panels are rust proof, fade proof, and are generally a great choice for both fencing and garden edging when combined with the correct framing materials.
Patina metal garden bed edging with bright purple blooms composes a gorgeous combo.
Scallop garden bed edging and red bricks are a cool and very bright combo with high durability.
Baskets
Young green saplings, willow branches, or other green, flexible woods are easy to weave into a strong and pliable mat for raised garden borders. Baskets instantly bring a cozy rustic feel to the space, perfect for veggie gardens.
Thin patin metal ribbons look amazing with greenery, cacti and succulents and black pathways.
Basket garden beds with various types of greenery for a chic Mediterranean-inspired garden.
Large basket covered garden beds for a cozy rustic feel in your garden, they fit both blooms and veggies.
Woven garden edging is a stylish idea for a garden, it will bring a cozy rustic feel to the space, and will make it sweeter.