Architecture & Building, Construction Consultant

Is your outdoor space looking pale and needs some grooming? If an elegantly groomed garden is what you’re looking for, then try using concrete-bordered edgings to give your outdoor space that long-lasting, beautiful look. 

What Are Bordered Edgings?

Unlike traditional, straight-edged borders, bordered edging adds a distinctive raised lip, creating a dimensional separation between different areas in your landscape. This lip comes in various materials, including bricks, pavers, concrete blocks, natural stone, or even timber, each offering a unique aesthetic and level of functionality.

The 5 Stunning Outdoor Bordered Edging Designs

While concrete is mainly used as a foundation for most structures, it can be adopted as a decorative element. Now, let’s help you unleash your inner landscape designer with 5 stunning design ideas featuring concrete-bordered edging.

1. The Blooming Oasis: you may want to have defined vibrant flower beds with crisp, white concrete edgings. This creates a clean contrast, highlighting the colourful blooms and keeping them neatly contained. Fill the gaps between the edging with pea gravel for added drainage and a textural touch. See you creating a blooming oasis. 

2. The Meandering Pathway: if you are a fantasy land enthusiast, try creating a fairytale garden outside your house. Wind a charming pathway through your garden, lined with warm-toned natural stone edging. Plant low-growing perennials or creeping thyme along the sides for an eccentric touch. Install solar-powered path lights along the edging for a magical evening glow.

3. The Poolside Paradise: Now, with the hot weather just around the corner, upgrade your pool area with sleek, charcoal-coloured concrete edging. This creates a modern and sophisticated look, perfectly complementing the clean lines of the pool. Add potted plants and some lounge chairs within the bordered area for a luxurious poolside retreat. Are you in for a lavish living?

4. The Defined Patio: Elevate your patio by enclosing it with elegant brick-bordered edging. The raised lip helps contain gravel or pavers within the patio area, preventing them from migrating onto grass or walkways. Consider adding built-in planters within the edging for a touch of greenery.

5. The Tiered Masterpiece: Create a dramatic waterfall effect in your garden using layered concrete edging. Plant cascading flowers and foliage over the different levels for a stunning visual impact. Ensure proper drainage channels within the edging to prevent water build-up.

How to Use Our Bordered Edgings 

1. Select the Right Material: Concrete bordered edgings are our favourite at Carnegie Industries. However, you can choose complementary bordered edging material – bricks for a classic touch, natural stone for rustic charm, or timber for a warm and natural look. We can give you advice and consult on various designs, too. 

2. Plan the Design: Sketch your vision, calculating the amount of edging and materials needed. This ensures a cohesive look and avoids last-minute scrambling. We work with designers and decorators to help you with your vision and design. Plus, our engineers and builders will bring your dreams to life. 

3. Prepare the Ground: Ensure the area is level and well-compacted to create a stable base for your edging.

4. Install the Edging: Carefully lay the chosen material, maintaining a level alignment.

5. Secure the Edging: Use appropriate methods like landscape adhesive, concrete, or compacted soil, depending on the chosen material.

6. Fill the Gaps: Use gravel, sand, or soil to fill the gaps between the edging for stability and a finished look.

7. Add Finishing Touches: Light the space, plant greenery, or incorporate drainage solutions for a personalised touch.

8. Maintain Your Creation: Regularly remove weeds and debris, and occasionally top up the filler material for lasting beauty.

These tips will inspire you to transform your landscape with the timeless elegance and versatility of concrete-bordered edging. So, let your creativity bloom and create an outdoor space you’ll love! You can do it all alone or bring us on board for an added expert touch to your outdoor creative space.
Visit our social media today for more tips and how-tos on making your spaces beautiful and bringing your dream alive. Contact us today for a wide selection of high-quality construction solutions and expert advice.