A few photos of edging products that just don’t work.
a competitor's quick kerb using the slurry coat they brag about- shows white when chipped- not repairiable. Slurry makes bright colours, but doesn't last well.a competitor's quick kerb using the slurry coat they brag about- shows white when chipped- not repairiable. Slurry makes bright colours, but doesn't last well.
People ask me if we install rope lighting in our curbs. NO we don't and here is why. That uneven black line is the rope lighting. Very expensive to get this done, and doesn't look good. If you want rope lighting on curb, there are better and cheaper ways.People ask me if we install rope lighting in our curbs. NO we don't and here is why. That uneven black line is the rope lighting. Very expensive to get this done, and doesn't look good. If you want rope lighting on curb, there are better and cheaper ways.
note rough finish and crack in curb cracks- another reason why we do not install rope lighting in our curbs. It may work in California, but not here.note rough finish and crack in curb cracks- another reason why we do not install rope lighting in our curbs. It may work in California, but not here.
White chip in competitors quick kerb. These are seen frequently. When ours chips, you see the base colour, not a weak white mortar base.White chip in competitors quick kerb. These are seen frequently. When ours chips, you see the base colour, not a weak white mortar base.
This mess costs about double what curbing costs- not including your labour. DON'T USE stacking blocks for edging!This mess costs about double what curbing costs- not including your labour. DON'T USE stacking blocks for edging!
plastic edging typical- coming out of the ground because of frost.plastic edging typical- coming out of the ground because of frost.
The way we found it- not a very nice line, and actually an ugly finish to a nice yard.The way we found it- not a very nice line, and actually an ugly finish to a nice yard.
that plastic edging has to go! it is useless for mowing, and makes the whole otherwise nice yard look BAD.that plastic edging has to go! it is useless for mowing, and makes the whole otherwise nice yard look BAD.
Those things all breakThose things all break
very untidy looking push-in edgingvery untidy looking push-in edging
Plastic edging being replaced- routine maintenance wrecks this stuffPlastic edging being replaced- routine maintenance wrecks this stuff
Bricks- can't be mowed , Wood won't curve- Wood and old brick- neither looks good
Bricks- can't be mowed , Wood won't curve
- Wood and old brick- neither looks good
keeping this mowed is a nightmare. good thing the grass is thin and weakkeeping this mowed is a nightmare. good thing the grass is thin and weak
they tried plastic besides the bricks- it wasn't working- best efforts didn't turn out. If your labour is worth anything to you, this is a bad solution.they tried plastic besides the bricks- it wasn't working- best efforts didn't turn out. If your labour is worth anything to you, this is a bad solution.
cost for the materials on this alone is half of what we charge to install curbcost for the materials on this alone is half of what we charge to install curb
TYPICAL plastic edging. You have to mow near it then use weed whacker every time.TYPICAL plastic edging. You have to mow near it then use weed whacker every time.
some plastic edging is very flimsy- pretty much uselesssome plastic edging is very flimsy- pretty much useless
These precast concrete edgers leave big gaps, and only do 90 degree turns or straight lines.These precast concrete edgers leave big gaps, and only do 90 degree turns or straight lines.
These pre-cast pieces cost the same or more than curbing , and they don't fit well or stay put.These pre-cast pieces cost the same or more than curbing , and they don't fit well or stay put.
We replaced this with curbWe replaced this with curb
we took out the precast and installed cast-in-place-- much better fit. No more expensive either.we took out the precast and installed cast-in-place-- much better fit. No more expensive either.
after - curb circle fits tight
old edging and new side by side.old edging and new side by side.
just don't ever make sharp inside corners. you cant mow them.just don't ever make sharp inside corners. you cant mow them.
Rocks never work out well- they are impossible to keep tidyRocks never work out well- they are impossible to keep tidy
Typical plastic edging replacement job.Typical plastic edging replacement job.
That plastic edging is always coming out of the groundThat plastic edging is always coming out of the ground
typical plastic never makes very nice lines.typical plastic never makes very nice lines.
This stuff never lasts long not cheap, and this just does not work for weedeaters.This stuff never lasts long not cheap, and this just does not work for weedeaters.
that black stuff was a waste of money and time - the kind you hammer into the groundthat black stuff was a waste of money and time - the kind you hammer into the ground
Wood edging rots and attracts ants. Got lots of ant bites pulling this out!Wood edging rots and attracts ants. Got lots of ant bites pulling this out!
Old wood edging. You can see where we have run the sodcutter for a graceful new line a bit wider.Old wood edging. You can see where we have run the sodcutter for a graceful new line a bit wider.
this nearly ALWAYS happens with cobble edging- eventually you get grass growing between every single brick/paver.this nearly ALWAYS happens with cobble edging- eventually you get grass growing between every single brick/paver.
we will replace this contaminated cobble edging- curb does not get this weed-infested.we will replace this contaminated cobble edging- curb does not get this weed-infested.
stack block used as edging- an expensive mistake- These blocks cost more at the store than it would have cost for us to do the job with a superior product. Labour included!stack block used as edging- an expensive mistake- These blocks cost more at the store than it would have cost for us to do the job with a superior product. Labour included!
rocks always get contaminated- there is no good way to get at those blades of grass growing up between the rocks.rocks always get contaminated- there is no good way to get at those blades of grass growing up between the rocks.