Border edging in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional border edging help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Newton Abbot
Lawn edges cut clean along your borders and paths for that crisp, just-maintained look. Straightforward job that makes a surprising difference to how tidy your garden appears.
### Transform Your Garden in an Hour
**Nothing makes a lawn look maintained like sharp edges**. You can have perfect grass, but fuzzy edges make the whole garden look neglected. Clean edges = instant professional appearance.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Edge BEFORE mowing, not after. Then mow towards the edges and the mower picks up all the cut grass from edging. Saves cleanup time.
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### Why Proper Edging Matters
**It's the frame around your lawn** - wonky or overgrown edges ruin the whole picture.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Straight, consistent depth | Wavy, uneven, random depth | | Soil scraped back from grass | Grass growing into borders | | Clean lines following border shape | Cuts across border corners | | All mess cleared away | Clumps of soil left on paths |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Process**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Cut** | Vertical cut along lawn edge with half-moon or powered edger | | **Scrape** | Remove soil overhang, define the edge | | **Clear** | Brush paths, rake or mow up debris |
**📦 You're Left With** - Clean defined lawn edges - Grass contained, not spreading into borders - Tidy professional appearance - Paths clear of mess
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### Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Small front lawn edges | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Average garden borders | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Large garden or complex edges | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Spring cleanup** - get edges sharp after winter growth
✅ **Pre-event tidying** - garden looking good for visitors
✅ **Regular maintenance** - monthly or seasonal edge cutting
✅ **New lawns** - establish clean edges from the start
Why Choose Us for Border edging in Newton Abbot?
Edges cut clean and straight
Soil scraped back from grass
Defined border lines restored
All mess cleared and removed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Edge Cutting Using a half-moon edger or powered trimmer, I'll cut vertically down along the edge of your lawn where it meets borders, paths, or beds. ### Step 2: Soil Removal Scrape back any soil or turf that's crept over the edge. This defines the line and stops grass spreading into borders. ### Step 3: Cleanup Sweep or blow cut grass and soil off paths. Rake up or mow in debris from the lawn. Everything left tidy.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌱 **New lawns:** Wait until grass is established (3-4 mows) before edging. Cutting edges on brand new turf can disturb the roots. **Best time?** Spring and early summer when grass is growing fast. Edges can be cut any time, but they stay sharp longest when done during active growth - the cut grass edge regrows neatly. **Wavy edges?** If your borders have grown fuzzy and wavy, you can re-establish straight or smooth curves by cutting a new edge line. Just means you'll lose a strip of lawn width. **Add edging strips?** Metal or plastic lawn edge strips keep grass contained and reduce how often you need to cut edges. I can install these if you want - separate job. **Combine with mowing?** Makes sense to edge and mow in one visit - I can quote for both together.
Frequently Asked Questions about Border edging in Newton Abbot
What's the difference between edging and mowing?
Mowing cuts the grass height. Edging cuts the lawn edge vertically where grass meets borders, creating that clean defined line. It's what makes lawns look professionally maintained.
How often should edges be cut?
Depends how fast your grass grows and how tidy you like it. Most people do edges every 3-4 weeks through growing season. Less often if you're not bothered about the pristine look.
Will you use my edger or bring your own?
I bring my own half-moon edger or powered edger. If you prefer I use yours, just let me know - sometimes people have specific tools they want used.
Can you edge around awkward shapes?
Yes - curved borders, around trees, along paths, next to walls. Hand edging with a half-moon gets into places powered edgers can't. Just takes a bit longer.
What about the mess afterwards?
I'll brush or blow all the cut grass and soil off paths and back onto the lawn, then either rake it up or mow it in depending on how much there is. Your edges will look clean when I'm done.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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