Lawn edging in Exeter
Professional lawn edging services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£25-60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional lawn edging to define your borders and make your garden look sharp. We'll cut clean, crisp edges along paths, borders, and driveways - makes a massive difference to how tidy everything looks.
Edging is one of those jobs that makes a disproportionate difference. Neat edges make even a scruffy lawn look intentional. Overgrown edges make even a well-kept lawn look neglected. It's the difference between "someone cares for this garden" and "nobody's touched this in months."
Why Bother With Edging?
Over time, grass creeps into borders, paths get narrower, and boundaries get fuzzy. Edging cuts it back to where it should be, creating clean lines. Takes 20 minutes but makes your garden look like you've spent all day on it.
It's also practical - keeps grass out of flower beds where it competes with your plants, stops paths disappearing under lawn, and makes mowing easier because you've got clear boundaries.
How We Do It
We use a half-moon edger (traditional but effective) or a powered edger depending on the job. Cut vertically down along the border, remove the excess strip of turf and soil, clean it all up. Edges are crisp, lawn's defined, garden looks transformed.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| Done Right ✅ | Done Wrong ❌ |
|---|---|
| Clean vertical cut with defined line | Ragged, uneven edges |
| All excess turf and soil removed | Strips of grass left lying around |
| Consistent depth and width | Some bits deep, some bits shallow |
| Follows natural curve of border | Wonky lines that look wrong |
What You Get
When you book lawn edging with Hembury Contracting:
| What's Included | Details |
|---|---|
| 🔧 Professional edging | Clean vertical cuts, proper tools |
| 🧹 Waste removal | All clippings and excess soil cleared |
| 📏 Consistent finish | Even depth and width throughout |
| ⚡ Quick turnaround | Usually 30 mins to an hour |
Plus:
- Can combine with mowing or other garden work
- Advice on how often to re-edge
- Option for regular maintenance visits
- All borders done - paths, beds, driveways
Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Typical Cost | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| Small garden (basic edging) | £25 | Half hour |
| Medium garden (standard) | £35-45 | 30-45 mins |
| Large garden or complex | £60+ | 1 hour+ |
| Regular maintenance discount | Contact us | Ongoing |
Price depends on total length of edging needed, condition of edges, and access. We'll quote accurately.
💡 Pro tip: Edge after you've mowed, not before. The mower wheels running near the edge can crumble freshly cut edges. Do it after and they stay crisp.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Your lawn edges have disappeared into borders ✅ Grass is creeping onto paths or patios ✅ Garden looks untidy despite being mowed ✅ You're preparing for a special event or visit
Why Choose Us for Lawn edging in Exeter?
Crisp, professional-looking edges
Defines lawn and border boundaries
Makes whole garden look tidier
Quick, simple service
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Assessment
We'll walk the borders with you, see what needs doing. If some edges are more overgrown than others, we'll point it out and adjust the quote if needed.
Step 2: Edging
Work our way around all the lawn borders, cutting clean vertical edges. Remove the excess strips of turf and soil, tidy as we go. You'll see the difference immediately.
Step 3: Cleanup
All clippings and excess turf removed from site, edges swept clean. Quick walk-through to make sure you're happy with how it looks.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're doing it yourself:
🔧 Tools you'll need:
- Half-moon edging tool (essential)
- Garden spade for removing excess turf
- Rake or broom for cleanup
- String line for straight edges (optional but helpful)
- Kneeling pad (your knees will thank you)
📐 Basic steps:
- Mow the lawn first
- Use a plank or string line to mark straight sections
- Push half-moon edger vertically down into soil (full depth)
- Work along the border creating a continuous cut
- Use spade to remove excess strip of turf
- Rake up debris and dispose of it
- Brush or blow edges clean
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Cutting too shallow (edges crumble quickly)
- Angling the edger instead of going vertical (wonky finish)
- Leaving the excess turf strips (looks messy and they can re-root)
- Trying to do it when soil's rock hard (impossible - wait for rain)
💡 Pro trick: For curved borders, don't try to follow the curve exactly with each cut. Do lots of short straight cuts that approximate the curve - looks better than trying to curve the half-moon and ending up with wobbly edges.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Combine with: Lawn mowing, border weeding, general garden maintenance
Related services: Lawn scarifying, regular garden tidy-ups
Best time: Spring through autumn while grass is growing
Avoid: Winter when ground is frozen or waterlogged
Frequency: Monthly in growing season for perfection, or twice yearly minimum
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do lawn edges need cutting?
Depends on how fast your grass grows and how tidy you like it. Monthly during growing season keeps them looking sharp. Twice a year (spring and autumn) is minimum to stop them disappearing completely.
What's the difference between edging and trimming?
Edging is cutting vertically to redefine the lawn boundary - creates that crisp line. Trimming is just cutting grass the mower missed. Both make the garden look tidier, but edging is what gives that professional finish.
Can you edge along paths and driveways too?
Yeah, anywhere there's a lawn meeting something else - borders, paths, driveways, patios. We'll cut a clean line and remove the excess grass and soil.
Do you take the grass clippings away?
Yep, we clear up all the trimmings and excess soil. You're left with neat edges and no mess.
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