Bed edging creates a clean, defined border between your lawn and landscape beds. We use professional power edgers to cut a crisp line that prevents grass from creeping into beds.

How often should edging be done?

We recommend re-edging beds at least once per year, typically in spring. Beds along sidewalks and driveways may benefit from more frequent edging.

Do you remove the edge debris?

Yes! All edging debris is cleaned up and removed from your property.

What's the difference between edging and trenching?

Standard edging creates a shallow cut to define the border. Trenching creates a deeper, V-shaped channel that provides a more dramatic separation and better prevents grass encroachment. We offer both options.

Lawn Services

Edging

Crisp, clean edges make the difference between a good lawn and a great one. Our professional edging service creates defined borders along beds, sidewalks, and driveways for a polished look.

The Detail That Makes the Difference

Edging is the single fastest way to make a property look professionally maintained. Crisp, defined lines between lawn, beds, and hardscapes create a visual structure that elevates everything else. Without it, even a well-mowed lawn looks unfinished.

Why Your Beds Lose Their Shape

Minnesota's cool-season grasses — especially Kentucky Bluegrass — spread aggressively through underground rhizomes. Without regular edging, grass creeps into your landscape beds, blurring the line between lawn and garden. Mulch gets pushed out, beds shrink, and the whole property starts to look overgrown.

Professional edging reverses this. We cut a clean, defined line that resets the boundary and keeps grass where it belongs. Paired with fresh mulch, the transformation is dramatic and immediate.

What We Edge

All landscape and garden beds
Tree rings and island beds
Along sidewalks, driveways, and patios
Foundation plantings
Fence lines and property borders
Any area where lawn meets hardscape or beds

Our Edging Process

Cut & Define

We use professional power bed edgers to cut a clean, consistent line along every bed and border.

Clean & Haul

All edge debris is cleaned up, loaded, and removed from your property — nothing left behind.

Inspect & Touch Up

We walk the property to ensure every line is crisp and consistent before we leave.

Best Paired With Mulch

Edging and mulch are a natural pair. Fresh edges define the shape of your beds, and fresh mulch fills them in with a clean, uniform layer. Together, they're the fastest curb appeal upgrade you can make.

Most clients schedule edging and mulch together in spring. We'll handle both in a single visit for maximum convenience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our edging services

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from homeowners who use our edging services

Milton Dodd

about 6 years ago

My greatest compliment of any service business is consistency and competency. West Metro is both. I use them for residential service, winter and spring, they do not disappoint. If you are looking fo...

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