Epimedium. marty baldwin. a favorite edging plant for shady landscape beds, epimedium (barrenwort) is a perky little perennial that blooms in spring with spidery flowers in shades of pink, purple, orange, yellow, and white. many varieties have attractive foliage that turns bronzy in autumn. Brick walls. @tilly design instagram. if you're looking for true separation in your backyard, say between the garden and your dining area, an edging with some height might be required. red brick is a classic way to add height, separation, and make your outdoor dining area feel like an extension of your home. continue to 7 of 24 below.
Glass bottle edging. this eco friendly garden edging idea is a great option for recycling glass bottles. depending on the area, you may have to collect glass bottles for a while—or ask neighbors for their recycling. but then you can simply create the border by inserting bottles upside down in the soil. Once the outline is made, take a garden spade to deepen the cut and remove the turf. removing the turf is essential for edging a lawn to separate your garden bed from the rest of the yard. with the garden spade, deepen the cut to between four to six inches and pull up the turf at a 90 degree angle. this angle is important for later steps. Catmint. use catmint to soften a border’s edge and provide contrast to spiky plants like irises and yuccas. its purple and blue blooms pair well with pink and yellow flowers. if you cut the foliage back after this perennial blooms, then you can enjoy two to three flushes of color each season. shop catmint plants. Use umbrella pants if you have a lot of space to fill. their large leaves are fluffy and striking, and provide a lot of texture. umbrella plants ( gunnera manicata) create a dramatic display in this flower bed, especially with tall mature trees in the distance. continue to 17 of 36 below. 17 of 36.
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