Landscape Edging for a Polished Look
Creating a polished and pristine lawn requires attention to detail, and one technique that elevates a lawn’s appearance is vertical edging. Pairing vertical edging with mowing at a taller blade height not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes lawn health.
Mowing at a taller height is one of the best practices for maintaining a healthy lawn. Taller grass allows roots to grow deeper and stronger, resulting in a turf that is more resilient, disease-resistant, and drought-tolerant. To complement this practice, incorporating landscape edging where the lawn meets sidewalks, driveways, curbs, or flower bed borders adds a clean, defined look. Edging creates crisp boundaries that enhance the overall appearance of the lawn, making it look well-maintained and professional.
By combining proper mowing techniques, organic fertilizers, and thoughtful landscape edging, homeowners can achieve a lawn that is both healthy and visually stunning.
Vertical Edging vs. Other Methods
Vertical edging adds a refined finish to freshly mowed lawn. But it does more than just add curb appeal. Vertical edging is another step in reducing weed presence in the lawn. Leaving the grass tall all the way to where it meets the hard boundary reduces the space for weeds to grow.
Beveled trimming on the other hand results in scalped turf at the edges. And while that still keeps grass from extending onto the sidewalk, it also eliminates grass density and exposes the soil. This unfortunately creates an opportunity for weeds to find a space to flourish.
Additionally, trenching the edge is another technique to landscape edging. It creates an ever-widening gap between the sidewalk and the lawn creating a dirt opening where weeds can find purchase. Some weeds, like spurge, are more adept at growing in those small spaces and then spreading out to take over what would otherwise be a pristine lawn. Ultimately vertical edging for a pristine lawn is the way to go.
This attention to detail is what makes Clean Air a premier service — taking the extra time to trim and edge to maintain the grass density and prevent weeds. This also means Clean Air saves you time and money on treating those weeds. The extra step of vertical edging reduces the need for chemicals, further enhancing the health of the lawn while making it stand out.
Clean Air Lawn Care will adhere to all the best practices for both the health of your lawn as well as the pristine aesthetic that will make you the envy of your block.
