Chichester Lawn Edging: Simple Tricks to Sharpen Your Garden Borders

Want your lawn to look instantly smarter? Here’s how homeowners in Chichester can create crisp, professional-looking lawn edges with minimal fuss. A neat edge makes any lawn look cared-for, even if you’ve only got 20 minutes before guests arrive. Around Chichester, where many gardens blend paving, gravel and beds, a clean border stops grass creeping where it shouldn’t and gives the whole space a sharper look.

Quick wins that work

• Choose the right line. Follow paths and beds you already have; gentle curves are easier to keep tidy than tight wiggles.
• Cut, then trim. Mow first, then use long-handled edging shears to snip the “fringe” the mower can’t reach.
• Create a shallow edge. A narrow spade cut (3–5 cm deep) between lawn and bed keeps mulch out of the grass and grass out of the bed.
• Add a discreet barrier. Steel or composite edging sits flush, is mower-friendly and keeps a clean divide.
• Little and often. Ten minutes every fortnight beats a big tidy twice a year.

Gear that helps

A rotary mower with a rear roller, edging shears and a half-moon edger will handle most gardens. For more kit tips (and when to use them), see The Best Lawn Care Tools for Homeowners in West Sussex:
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