Install lawn edging under the fence

Published: 14 OCT 2022

Last Updated: 13 NOV 2025

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The most important points in brief

A lawn edging under the garden fence makes mowing easier, protects plants from clippings, and ensures a neat appearance in the outdoor area.
For creating the mowing edge, a combination of concrete and edging stones is usually recommended, with the height and material being flexible; the fence post positions serve as a guide.
ELEO offers suitable metal fences, such as the Belluno model, which can be individually adapted to your garden design thanks to various coatings.

Lawn edging under the fence – installed in 5 steps

Lawn edging under the garden fence primarily serves to make mowing the lawn easier. Therefore, it is often referred to as a mowing edge. Furthermore, lawn edging clearly defines flowerbeds, paths, and the driveway, ensuring a tidy overall appearance. Creating a lawn edging under the fence is relatively easy – we'll show you how to install a mowing edge in 5 steps and explain what else you need to consider.

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Is a lawn edging directly under the fence a good idea?

A lawn edging under the fence is a good idea to avoid the risk of cutting flowers and plants while mowing the lawn. It also allows for a clean and easy cut right up to the edge, without having to trim individual blades of grass.

How high should a lawn edging actually be?

There is no fixed height for lawn edging. The height depends on the type of lawn and the type of edging – lawn edging stones, plastic, aluminum, or wooden edging. Regardless of the height, the lawn edging should always be anchored deep enough in the ground to prevent it from tipping over or slipping.

Should I install the fence first or the lawn edging?

It's easier if you install the lawn edging first and then put up your fence. The lawn edging stones provide a good guideline for how deep the fence posts need to be inserted into the ground. If your garden fence is already in place and you'd like to add lawn edging later, that's no problem either.

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£125.35

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Setting lawn edging with concrete, sand, or soil?

Concreting lawn edging is advantageous when the subsoil is loose and the mowing edge needs to be very stable – for example, because the lawn edging borders a driveway or needs to compensate for a slope in the garden.

Sand and soil, on the other hand, are sufficient if you want to create lawn edging for aesthetic reasons or if it only needs to withstand light loads; For example, the lawnmower.

What alternatives are there to edging stones?

Traditionally, lawn edges are created using edging stones such as paving stones or natural stones. There are also alternatives if you don't want to use stones:

Metal or PVC	Weather-resistant and modern in look.
Wood	Rustic look; goes well with natural gardens. The wood should definitely be treated against moisture.
Gravel	Cost-effective, weather-resistant, and ensures a neat appearance.

How to create a lawn edge – in 5 steps

Creating a lawn edge and setting lawn edging stones can be done in 5 steps. In our instructions, we'll create the lawn edging using concrete and edging stones.

Step 1: Stretch a guideline

Planning is the first step in any garden project. Consider whether the lawn edging under the fence should be straight or curved – this depends on your fence design.

Stretch a guideline from one end of the planned edging to the other. You can secure the ends with stakes or rods. Use a spirit level and a tape measure to check that the guideline is in a straight line. The height of the line determines the height of the edging stones, or rather, shows how high the edging stones will ultimately protrude from the ground.

Step 2: Cut out the lawn edge

Now you can grab your spade. Using the guide string, cut out the lawn edge and dig a trench. This should be slightly wider than the final edging stones. The depth depends on how stable you want the lawn edge to be. For example, a depth of 50 cm is recommended for high load-bearing capacity. Otherwise, around 20 to 30 cm is sufficient.

Step 3: Pour the foundation

A concrete foundation provides the necessary stability. Mix the appropriate amount of concrete (refer to the packaging instructions) and pour it into the trench. The fill level should be high enough so that the future lawn edging stones are flush with the guide string. Caution: Concrete hardens very quickly. Therefore, work as quickly as possible.

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Step 4: Setting the lawn edging stones

Once the concrete is poured, you can set the lawn edging stones. Place the stones as close together as possible. Then tap them firmly into place with a rubber mallet until the desired height is reached. Once all the stones are correctly positioned, allow the concrete to dry completely.

Step 5: Fill with Soil

Once the concrete has hardened, the final, optional step follows: If any small gaps remain between the lawn edging and the edging stones, you can simply fill them with soil. The lawn edging under your fence is now complete!

Written by

Nikolai Fleschauer

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