GardenTried-and-true tip
Edge the lawn straight with a taut line and a 45-degree cut
Use a taut line and a 45-degree cut to edge your lawn straight so it doesn't creep into the beds.
- Time
- ⏱ 20 min je 10 m Kante
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- String line
- Edging tool or sharp spade
How to do it
- Stretch the line along the edge you want.
- Set the tool so it cuts through the roots.
- Cut at about 45 degrees, sloping outwards.
- Work in small sections so the edge doesn't turn wavy.
Variations
- For straight edges, a long board can serve as a guide too.
Sources
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- gartenjournal.net (opens in a new tab)
Verwenden Sie für besonders gerade Kanten eine gespannte Schnur als Orientierungshilfe.“; „Ein Schnittwinkel von etwa 45 Grad nach außen verhindert das Einwachsen
