Edging Stone

Common Lawn Challenges and How Edging Stones Are the Solution

Edging stones can improve your property’s curb appeal and help resolve the following residential and commercial challenges:

• Weed control: Unwanted vegetation is a fact of life when you have any form of outdoor space. Using edging stones creates a physical barrier and separates soil, preventing too many seeds from blowing or washing over. They also keep mulch in place, smothering weeds that do grow and depriving them of sunlight.
• Erosion: Edging stones keep most of the soil in one place during heavy rains. They also redirect water flow, stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
• Boundaries for foot traffic: You can create hard lines using edging stones to help people know where to walk, which is particularly beneficial for commercial properties.

The Benefits of Buying Edging Stones From Us

When you buy landscape edging stones from Nitterhouse Masonry Products, you’ll enjoy the following advantages:

• Excellent customer service: We can advise you on which options would be best and answer any other questions you may have.
• High-quality products: We have refined our processes for over 100 years in the business, and we only use the best quality natural stone.

Edging Stone Applications

The uses for edging stones are practically limitless. You can use them to border the landscaping or hardscaping details you already have in your backyard or commercial space. Think creatively, and you’ll find plenty of other uses for edging stones in your landscaping and beyond.

Some common ideas to get you started on your yard project include:

• Flower beds: Placing edging stones around the perimeter of your flower beds is a wonderful way to add some definition to an already statement-making feature. Stones are doubly useful, as they’ll also help keep dirt and mulch in place.
• Gardens: To add a solid structure you’ll be inspired to use year after year, place edging stones around your garden.
• Driveways: Placing edging stones around your driveway is a stately way to define its perimeter. You can choose stones to match the ones already in your driveway or opt for a bit of contrast.
• Other landscaping ideas: With yard edging stones, the possibilities are endless. Edging stones can line the perimeter of your grass to keep it from expanding to unwanted areas. Or, you can use edging stones to create paths and walkways you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Color Options for Edging Stones

When choosing a stone color to complement your outdoor environment, you have several options to choose from. You may want to coordinate with the stone colors you already have in your yard or add a bit of contrast with another earth tone. Colors to consider include:

• Limestone: A classic yard feature, limestone offers neutral tones with striking dark stripes, great for adding a bold touch while blending with the rest of your space.
• Sandstone: If you’re looking for a statement stone, sandstone’s bright, contrasting tones will surely fit the bill. Or, soften its look by placing it near flowers or greenery.
• Earthen stone: The subtle, versatile colors in this stone will look at home anywhere in your yard or commercial landscaping. Whether you choose to highlight the light or dark brown details, earthen stone will provide a solid feature for your space.

Edging Stone Installation Tips

Edging stones are easy to install, and you can usually finish a border project in less than a day. Here are some tips to help you get started on your next project:

• Plan your space: Before you get to work, make sure you know exactly where you want to place your stones. Planning will let you know how many stones you’ll need and make it easier to install the edging stones quickly and neatly.
• Gather your tools: Laying edging stones requires a little digging, and the good news is you most likely already have the tools you need. Round up a few large and small shovels for initial digging and for more detailed work as well as some extra soil to fill in the space around the stones. You’ll also want to get some gravel to use as the base of the trenches you dig to make a sturdy drainage layer for the edging stones to rest on.
• Take your time: When installed properly, your edging stone creation can last a long time. That’s why it’s important to dig an accurate trench and then align and place the stones carefully to ensure they all fit together. Especially when placing the stones in or near grass, make sure you fit them as close together as possible to deter grass from growing in the cracks.
• Dig the trenches: Dig the area you want to lay the edging stones in, using one of your stones as a guide so you only dig down as far as you need to. Try to dig to the same depth all the way around.
• Lay the base gravel: The gravel will help your stone edging drain water and stay above ground. Only place a thin layer of gravel so you can still fit the stones in the trench and keep the natural look of the soil.
• Lay the edging stones: Once you prepare your trenches, carefully lay the stones perpendicular to the ground.
• Fill in the gaps: As you lay the stones, use your extra soil to fill in any spaces between the stones and the trench walls. Filling these gaps will ensure your stones stay in place.

The Importance of Edging Stone Depth

When digging the trenches for your edging stones, you want to dig far down enough that the surrounding soil will support the stones without digging too far down. The best rule of thumb is to dig so the bottom half of your edging stone is underground while the top half sticks up above ground. Placing your stone halfway in the trench ensures it’ll stay in place while remaining a prominent, decorative feature.

Make sure your trenches are the same depth all the way around. Test a stone in the trench here and there to see if you’re still digging to that halfway mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions we get from customers about edging stones.

What Should I Do to Keep My Edging Stones Well-Maintained?

To keep your stones looking good, periodically clean them with a low-pressure hose to remove dirt and moss. Ensure your drainage system moves rain and moisture away from the stones.

What Other Materials Will Help Me Install Edging Stones?

Landscaping fabric is an excellent option to add to your edging stones. It will help stabilize the soil under the stones and improve drainage. Landscaping fabric can also help to further prevent weed growth between the stones — similar to mulch, it blocks out sunlight so that invasive weeds cannot take root.

Why Choose Nitterhouse Masonry Products?

Nitterhouse Masonry Products is proud to have been serving the Northeast United States and beyond for five generations. We’re committed to helping you find landscaping materials that will last. We make our masonry products from natural stone, so you’ll confidently pay for a level of quality you can see and feel.

Wondering where to buy edging stones? At Nitterhouse Masonry Products, we have many dealers and can ship anywhere in the U.S. so you can get what you need.

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Edging stones make great statement pieces in any yard, driveway, landscaping feature or yard. Easy to install and able to last for a long time, they make for an afternoon project that can provide you with years of outdoor enjoyment. Whether you want to start from scratch or upgrade your space, we have the tools to help you get the job done!

Shop online and we’ll ship directly to you, or you can buy from our retail store or find a dealer location close to you. Contact us today to learn more, get answers to your questions and find out how much edging stones cost by getting a quote for your next project!