Measure the line your edging will follow and pick the layout. Curved beds need more than the straight dimensions suggest, and this accounts for that.
How it works
Rectangles use 2 × (length + width). Ovals use the Ramanujan perimeter formula. Straight runs use length alone. Extra is added for joints, then divided by your piece length and stake spacing.
Before you order
- Set a hose along curved beds, then measure the hose for the truest number.
- Stake closer on tight curves and in soft soil.
- Keep the top edge just above soil level so a mower wheel can ride over it.
Common questions
How many stakes does landscape edging need?
Commonly one about every 3 to 4 feet, closer on curves.
Should I buy coiled or straight edging?
Coils follow curves easily. Straight metal lengths give a crisper line on formal beds.