{"id":5403,"date":"2025-07-01T10:48:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/?p=5403"},"modified":"2025-07-06T19:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T19:04:26","slug":"how-to-create-a-simple-edge-for-a-raised-border-or-vegetable-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/how-to-create-a-simple-edge-for-a-raised-border-or-vegetable-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Simple Edge for a Raised Border or Vegetable Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When creating a neat and practical edge for a raised border or vegetable garden, one of the simplest and most cost-effective methods is to use kickboarding<\/strong> \u2014 a timber strip commonly used at the base of garden fences. When combined with Building site pegs<\/strong>, this technique provides a sturdy and visually tidy edging that\u2019s easy to install, durable, and adaptable to curved shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re edging a vegetable patch, defining a gravel path, or building a raised flower bed, this approach is ideal for gardens of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials You’ll Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Kickboarding (Timber edging):<\/strong>
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    • Commonly used at the base of fencing (e.g., markslap fences)
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    • Dimensions: approx. 150mm deep (6 inches) x 25mm thick (1 inch)
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    • Sight pegs:<\/strong>
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      • Dimensions: 300mm long x 50mm x 50mm
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      • Sharpened at one end for easy driving into the ground
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      • Tools:<\/strong>
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        • Sledgehammer
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        • Saw (hand saw or circular saw)
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        • Screws and screwdriver or drill
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        • Optional: willow or hazel for decorative edging
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          Step-by-Step Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          1. Position Your Sight Pegs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Mark the line where your border will run
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          • Drive the sight pegs into the ground with a sledgehammer
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          • Don\u2019t worry about damaging the top of the pegs \u2014 they\u2019ll be trimmed later
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            2. Attach the Kickboarding<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Screw the kickboarding horizontally onto the pegs to create your edging
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            • Ensure the boards sit firmly against the ground to contain soil or mulch
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              3. Trim the Pegs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Once the edging is secure, use a saw to trim the tops of the sight pegs to your desired height for a clean finish
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                Creating Curved or Shaped Edging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                To introduce curves or follow shaped paths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Cut slots into the back of the kickboarding:
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                  • Use a saw to make cuts three-quarters of the way through the timber<\/strong> at 75mm intervals<\/strong>
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                  • These cuts allow the board to flex slightly, ideal for curves and organic shapes
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                  • Handle with care:
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                    • Make the cuts on a bench or stable work surface<\/strong>
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                    • Always carry or stack the timber on its side<\/strong> to avoid snapping the board
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                      Finishing Touches: Enhance the Look<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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                      To upgrade the visual appeal of your border edging, particularly in front gardens or public spaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Add a willow or hazel weave<\/strong> in front of the timber edge
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                      • This adds a decorative, rustic finish while retaining the practical function
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                        This method of garden edging is ideal for gardeners seeking a balance between affordability, ease of installation, and a tidy, effective solution that can be adapted to both straight lines and curves. Perfect for vegetable beds, gravel paths, or ornamental borders, it\u2019s a great project for a weekend garden tidy-up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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