The Landscape Edging Process

Estimate and Layout
Edge Pros offers free estimates and consultations. At this time, we can offer some suggestions with the layout to help make your landscaping beautiful yet easy to take care of. We can follow existing landscaping or come up with a whole new design. We use spray paint to mark out the final layout and prepare for installation.

Ground Preparation
Ground preparation consists of removing any old edging and preparing a bed where the new concrete edging will be installed. For this, we use a small sod cutter which removes a strip of sod about nine inches wide and two inches deep. Once the sod is removed, we make sure the final trench is even and level so the final product will be smooth.

Mixing Concrete
The next step of the process is to mix the concrete. All concrete is mixed on-site with a small cement mixer mounted on a trailer. You don’t have to worry about large ready-mix trucks tearing up your yard. We use a special mixture recipe that includes several strengthening agents, as well as the color of your choice.

Extruding
The extrusion process is probably the most unique step of the installation. We use a specialized machine that forms the edging as it moves along the trench. This method is known as “free-form”, which means we can create any shape you desire. We have several forms available to create different styles of curbing.

Finishing
Once the edging has been created, we use finishing trowels to make sure the concrete has a smooth finish with few imperfections. Because the concrete is still soft at this time, we can shape it and form it by hand if any changes need to be made.

Stamping (Optional)
If you choose to have a stamping pattern imprinted in your edging, this is the last step of the installation. When the curbing is finished and smooth, yet still soft, we use a molded roller with the stamp pattern of your choice to create an impression in the edging. We use a tinted release agent, which creates a secondary color to accent your concrete.

Sealing
When the surface of the concrete is cured (1-5 days depending on temperature) we will apply a UV-resistant sealer that will help preserve the color pigment in your curbing. The sealer also gives the edging a rich color and a slight luster. We recommend re-applying a sealer every other year. Edge Pros offers a service package, which includes bi-annual cleaning and sealing of your edging. If you would rather do it yourself, concrete sealer is available at most hardware stores and can be applied with a garden sprayer.