How to Border a Curved Mulch Pathway

Landscape edging gives your mulched pathways a defined edge while keeping the mulch in place so it doesn't eventually spread or wash away. Most landscape edging is fairly straightforward to install, but curved pathways add complexity. The type of edging material you use affects how easily you are able to border the curved lines. For example, landscape timber borders aren't ideal for this type of pathway because they come in long, straight sections, while plastic edging is flexible, making it easier to bend around the curves.

Landscape edging
Shovel
Stakes
Hammer

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the width of the pathway at several points to determine if it is the same. Widen the path at narrower areas if necessary for a consistent width.
- 2
  Dig a trench that is about 4 inches deep along the entire length of the pathway. The trench only needs to be wide enough to easily fit the flexible landscaping material into it.
- 3
  Position the flexible landscape edging down into the trench. Leave about ½ inch of the edging showing at the top of the ground. Bend the flexible edging along the curves of the pathway to keep it following the trench.
- 4
  Pound the stakes into the ground to hold the edging in place. Check the height of the edging as you go, pulling it up as necessary to maintain the ½-inch height.
- 5
  Fill in dirt behind the edging to help hold it in place. Press down on the dirt with your foot so it is firmly pressed against the edging.

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