The Essential Kitchen Tool You Can Use To Edge Your Lawn In A Pinch

Getting that lovely manicured lawn look is many homeowners' dream. The curb appeal the sharp edge provides is hard to beat. One of the benefits of edging your lawn is the value it brings to your landscape. It helps to make your property look more attractive, which could be particularly helpful if you're selling your home. Edging your lawn blocks root growth, preventing weeds from getting into your flowerbeds or between patio pavers. It also helps reduce pooling water. If you only have a small area or spot of lawn to clean up and no edging tools, you can use an everyday kitchen tool. A steak knife works to edge your lawn in a pinch.

There are plenty of mistakes you can make when edging your lawn if you're not careful. You need a good eye and good coordination if you want to edge grass with a string trimmer. Otherwise, this tool may not create the straight lines you're hoping for. It's really best used for removing weeds. Investing in a good edger ensures your lawn edges stay crisp. Lawn edgers are designed to create precise lines when used properly. If you have challenging lawn borders or don't feel comfortable using machinery, you could hire a professional to edge your lawn first. Then your only job is to maintain it going forward. Or, you could simply head to your kitchen, grab a steak knife from the utensil drawer, and get digging.

Steak knives are most helpful when you're looking to clean up rather than extensively maintain a sidewalk, pathway, or driveway lawn edge. You simply take the knife to the sod or grass area and cut down and across any lines you need to straighten up. Pick up the pieces you've cut away as you work to give your lawn a nice edge quickly and easily. For a slightly larger maintenance job and ongoing upkeep, you can try this clever TikTok hack to edge your lawn when you don't have an edger: Pair your steak knife with some edging shears. This method works best for light trimming and when you need to create sharper lines.

However, even with these simple-to-use tools, you can still create uneven lines or mess up your edges. If you do happen to make a mistake with your steak knife or shears, you can always cover it up temporarily. Make use of natural edging ideas to elevate your yard. You can, for example, place stones or pavers along the border between your lawn and garden bed to create an aesthetically pleasing edge. Using a steak knife for small lawn edging jobs also offers some healthy benefits — for you and the planet. It's more environmentally friendly than a gas-powered edger or string trimmer. And it's quieter and easier to use than heavy tools and machinery.