Not Pavers: Amazon Has A Driveway Edging That'll Blend Into Your Landscape

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Grass where it shouldn't be. Mulch scattered all across the driveway. Gravel slowly spreading into the lawn. Sounds familiar? If yes, chances are good that you're looking for a way to edge your driveway and keep everything neatly in its place. Sure, pavers are the popular, traditional option. However, they are heavy, expensive, and time-consuming to install. Plus, pavers can often make the driveway edge look just a little too obvious. No need to worry, though! If you want something lighter and less noticeable, Amazon has a low-profile alternative: The Evelyne Wooden Grain Green Garden Border Edging.

The edging has a dog-ear fence design and is made from polypropylene plastic. Its green color works well alongside driveways surrounded by grass or other plants, as it naturally blends in with the neighboring vegetation. However, if you want, you can also get this edging in white, brown, and gray colors. As for size, each edging is available in 10-foot and 20-foot sets, with each panel measuring about 17 inches long and 7 inches high. The edging can be installed into the ground using the included spikes that can extend about 6 inches deep into the ground.

Customers seem happy with the Evelyne edging, too. They say it is easy to install and feels well-built and sturdy. Some reviewers also like the fact that the edging is not too tall, which helps it blend seamlessly with the landscape. That said, not all user feedback is positive! For instance, one user noted that the edging feels overpriced and feels too "plastic-y." If that gives you second thoughts, make sure you check out some other driveway border ideas as well before making the purchase.

The first step to installing this edging is, naturally, by marking the border. You need to know exactly where the edging will go before you start to install it. This can be done using a garden hose, a string, or marking paint and is especially useful when edging a driveway where a crooked border might look more noticeable. Next, you'll want to prepare the Evelyne wooden grain green garden border edging by placing it in sunlight for about 1 to 2 hours. This is a genius tip that makes installing edging 10x easier. How? Well, because plastic becomes more soft and flexible when briefly left out in the sun. This makes it easier to bend it around curves and shape it without kinks or gaps.

While you wait for your edging to become more pliable, there's another task you can focus on: preparing the soil. First, you'll want to clear the edging area of overgrown grass, roots, and debris. You'll also want to water and level the installation strip. This will make the soil soft and ensure that you can easily push the included spikes into the ground to secure the edging in its place.

Because the Evelyne wooden grain green garden border edging are made of plastic, you might have trouble firmly installing them if you just use your hands.So, if you can, use a rubber mallet to drive them into the ground. You'll also want to be extra careful when installing your edging in rocky soils. Here, instead of forcefully hammering the spikes into the ground, try loosening the soil first. That said, the Evelyne edging is still made of plastic, so if you are looking for something sturdier, steel might be a better choice. It's another durable edging material that you can install along your driveway (at a higher cost).