Not Brick, Not Pavers: Amazon Has An Upscale Driveway Edging Alternative

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Driveway edging is an easy way to increase the curb appeal of a home, but traditional options are not always simple. Brick, for instance, looks classic. However, installing them usually takes a lot more planning, leveling, and careful placement than many homeowners want for a quick weekend update. Pavers can create a polished border, too, but they also take some significant effort. That is where Amazon's Emsco Group Natural Stacked Slate Edging can help. It is a plastic landscape border designed to mimic the look of natural stacked slate, and the edging is easy to DIY and requires minimal time and tools.

According to the product description, it comes as a 20-foot edging kit and measures 240 inches long by 5.75 inches wide. Each piece includes stakes to anchor it into the ground. Plus, its design uses a flanged edge that helps stop grass from growing right up against the border. Another useful detail about this edging is its flexibility. The pieces of the edging can bend around curves and corners. So, you will not be limited to a perfectly straight driveway border.

The listing also notes that the edging can shift 90 degrees and even 180 degrees. This will make it easier to follow irregular lawn lines or curved planting beds. Just keep in mind that this is still decorative plastic edging. It can help define a driveway border, but it is not meant to work like a heavy stone curb or stop vehicles from rolling over the edge. So, if you are looking for that, you might want to look into some other driveway border ideas.

Installing Amazon's Emsco Group Natural Stacked Slate Edging is pretty easy. You can simply start by laying the border pieces along the area where you want them installed. Just make sure the pieces touch as you go. If you are installing it near a lawn, mow your lawn before installation. After that, push the pointed spikes through the border and into the ground. If the soil is too hard, soften it with water. Or you can also make starter holes with a screwdriver. Once the first pieces are in place, continue the run by fitting the Bedrocks Trim-Free Border pieces together with the interlocking system.

There are a few small details to watch during installation, though. You should use the long spikes for the stacked-slate portion, while the short spikes should be used for the flanged or flat-slate portion. Also, for the maximum corner angle, you may need to cut a small piece out of the Bedrocks wall. So, make sure you have a hand saw kit ready to use.

As for the buyer feedback, Amazon's Emsco Group Natural Stacked Slate Edging has around 800 reviews and a rating of above 4 stars at the time of writing. Many customers find it attractive, simple to install, and useful for preventing grass growth. Some reviewers also say it lasts for years. But the reviews are not all positive. For instance, some buyers feel the edging looks more plastic in person than it does in photos, while others say the color is darker than expected. So, make sure you keep these things in mind before you make the purchase.