Service · St. Petersburg, FL
Landscape Edging in St. Petersburg
Clean steel, paver or trench edges that keep mulch and turf separated instead of migrating into each other after the first heavy rain.
Edging that actually holds a line
Without a real edge, mulch beds and turf slowly bleed into each other. Grass roots creep into beds, mulch washes onto the lawn in heavy rain, and the crisp line you had on install day is gone within a season. A trench edge cut with a spade holds up for a while but needs re-cutting every few months. A physical edging material — steel, aluminum or pavers — holds the line permanently and is the difference between a bed that looks maintained year-round and one that needs constant touch-up.
We install all three approaches depending on the look and budget: simple trench edging for a clean, low-cost line; steel or aluminum edging for a nearly invisible, long-lasting barrier; and paver or brick edging where a more finished, visible border fits the landscaping style.
What landscape edging includes
- Line layout — the edge marked out to follow beds, walkways or property lines cleanly, including curves.
- Trenching — a clean trench cut to the correct depth for whichever edging material you choose.
- Material installation — steel, aluminum or paver edging set, staked and leveled along the full run.
- Grade transition — the edge set so mulch and turf sit at the correct relative heights on each side.
- Cleanup — excess soil and debris hauled off, walkways swept.
What landscape edging costs
Simple trench edging runs $1.25 to $2.50 per linear foot and is the most economical option, though it needs periodic re-cutting to stay crisp. Steel or aluminum edging runs $3.50 to $6.50 per linear foot installed and holds a permanent line with essentially no maintenance. Paver or brick edging runs $8 to $14 per linear foot and gives the most finished, visible look.
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Trench (spade) edging, per linear ft | $1.25 – $2.50 | Soil condition and run length |
| Steel edging, per linear ft | $3.50 – $6.50 | Material grade and terrain |
| Aluminum edging, per linear ft | $4.00 – $7.00 | Material grade and terrain |
| Paver/brick edging, per linear ft | $8.00 – $14.00 | Paver style and base prep |
| Curved bed layout, add | +10% – 20% | Complexity of the curve |
| Old edging removal, per linear ft | $1.00 – $2.00 | Material and how embedded it is |
Choosing an edging material
Trench edging makes sense for renters, budget-conscious jobs, or beds you expect to reshape again soon — it is the cheapest option but the line softens over a few months and needs re-cutting to stay sharp. Steel and aluminum edging sit nearly flush with the ground and disappear visually while holding a permanent line, which is why it is our most requested option for straightforward bed borders. Paver and brick edging costs the most but adds a visible, finished architectural element, and it is the right call when the edge itself is meant to be a design feature rather than just a functional barrier.
Edging and new sod or mulch
Edging is most efficient when installed at the same time as a sod install or mulch installation, since the bed lines are already being defined during prep. We regularly bundle edging into those jobs at a lower combined price than scheduling it separately.
How long edging lasts
Steel and aluminum edging typically lasts 10 to 15 years with no maintenance beyond keeping grass from growing over the top edge. Paver edging can last decades if the base is prepped correctly, though pavers can shift over time in sandy soil without proper base compaction. Trench edging needs re-cutting roughly every 3 to 4 months to stay sharp, and how fast it softens depends heavily on soil type — the sandy fill common across much of Pinellas County holds a spade edge noticeably worse than denser inland soils.
Where we install edging
Across all twelve communities in our service area at no trip charge, including St. Petersburg, Snell Isle, Gulfport and Kenneth City.
Questions
Landscape Edging FAQs
Trench edging runs $1.25 to $2.50 per linear foot, steel or aluminum edging runs $3.50 to $6.50 per linear foot, and paver or brick edging runs $8 to $14 per linear foot. Material choice, run length and how many curves are involved are what move the price.
Paver or brick edging can last decades with proper base prep, and steel or aluminum typically lasts 10 to 15 years with essentially no maintenance. Trench edging is the cheapest option but needs re-cutting roughly every 3 to 4 months to stay sharp.
Both perform similarly for residential use. Steel is slightly more rigid and holds tighter curves; aluminum will not rust over time, which matters more near sprinklers or in consistently damp beds. We will recommend one based on your specific bed conditions during the estimate.
Yes. Curved layouts add roughly 10 to 20 percent to the cost depending on how tight the curves are, since curved runs take more time to set correctly, especially with rigid materials like pavers.
Not strictly, but beds without a physical edge need re-cutting every few months to keep grass and mulch separated, and mulch tends to wash onto the lawn in heavy rain without a barrier. Adding edging to existing beds is a straightforward retrofit.
Yes. Old edging removal runs $1.00 to $2.00 per linear foot depending on the material and how embedded it has become, in addition to the new installation cost.
Significantly. A physical edge — steel, aluminum or pavers set below grade — blocks grass runners and roots from creeping into beds, which is the main way turf invades mulch over time. Trench edging helps but needs more frequent maintenance to stay effective.
Yes, generally. Since bed lines are already being defined during grading and prep for a sod or mulch install, adding edging at the same time avoids a separate mobilization and is usually priced lower than scheduling it as its own visit.
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