A flowerbed adds pops of color to your yard. After planting, reach out to a stone supplier for edging materials. A stone border around your garden will enhance the visual interest of the landscape and serve functional purposes, too. Here's a detailed look at the benefits and how to create this decorative addition to your lawn. 

Why Install Stone Flowerbed Edging?

Stone edging is like a frame for your garden. It defines the area to showcase the beauty of flowering plants. You can arrange the edging in different designs and use stones that complement the aesthetic of your yard and home's facade. 

Mortar-set cut stone, for instance, mimics the appearance of brick to give the border a uniform, sleek appearance. River rock adds a rustic charm to gardens. A stone supplier can source river rock in various shapes and colors. The smooth surfaces make the stones stackable to add texture and depth to the yard. Gravel edging also adds contrast to the landscape. The small peddles help soil retain water to keep the roots hydrated.  

Stone edging is practical, too. The stones are placed on landscaping fabric to suppress weed growth. The stone barrier also keeps mulch and soil from drifting from the flowerbed to other parts of the yard. Edging also serves as a type of fence when you mow the lawn. You won't get too close to the plants and risk damaging them with the lawnmower.

How Do You Create the Stone Border?

To start, use a garden hose or colorful, sturdy rope to outline where you want the edging to go. Look at the outline from multiple angles to determine whether to make adjustments. 

Next, go over the outline with a vibrant-colored spray paint. Cut out a small trench in the ground along the outline. Use a shovel to rip out grass and weeds and break up surface dirt, then switch to a handheld spade to dig out compacted soil. 

For a foundation for larger stones, fill in the trench with sand. Use a mallet to tap the stones into the earth and mortar or soil to hold the other rocks in place. Laying down landscaping fabric will secure gravel aggregate edging. Simply pour the smaller stones directly onto the material.

If you need a stone supplier to provide you with the materials to create beautiful flowerbed edging, contact the professionals at Syracusa Sand & Gravel in Victor, NY. Since 1949, they've been a valuable resource for hardscaping products in Ontario County and the surrounding areas. They have a variety of rocks and aggregates available to help you complete your project. See a list of their materials online, or call (585) 924-7146 to place an order.