Tips for Cutting Garden Edging

Introduction

Cutting garden edging to fit your garden can be quick and easy if you know what tools to use, how much edging you need, and how to mark the cut line. Here’s some advice on how best to do it:

Choose the right edging material.

The type of edging you choose will depend on your garden’s needs. Some materials are better suited for certain situations than others, but it’s important to choose the right material for your particular situation.

Metal

Metal is a popular choice because it can be installed easily, especially if you’re working with metal that has been pre-cut into panels. Metal also lasts longer than wood or plastic and provides plenty of support so that plants can grow up against it without being damaged by erosion or other issues. If you choose metal edging, consider things such as whether or not the panels have holes in them (to allow water to flow through) and how much maintenance they require (some metal products may need painting over time). You might also want to consider whether or not there are any chemicals in the soil around where these panels will be installed, since some metals could react negatively with those chemicals if they come into contact with them regularly enough over time (such as rusting). Wood

Wooden planks make an excellent choice for garden edging because they’re sturdy and easy-to-install; however, there are some drawbacks associated with wooden edging: The edges won’t last very long before rotting away unless treated regularly (usually every year), which means spending extra money every year just on upkeep alone! So while wooden planks may seem like an ideal solution at first glance due their low cost compared other options available today…

Measure the length of your garden perimeter.

Measure the width of your garden perimeter.

If you’re unsure how to measure the perimeter of your garden, we recommend taking a look at this handy guide from Gardeners’ World Magazine: “How to Measure Garden Edgings and Borders.”

Determine how much edging you need to purchase.

You will need to decide how much edging you want to purchase. The length of your garden perimeter will determine how much edging you need. Most garden centers sell edging in 12-foot sections, but it is possible to buy lengths as short as 6 feet or as long as 36 feet – so if your garden is small, you can get by with less; if it’s expansive and flowing, consider buying more than one length at once.

Measure and mark your cut line.

Measure and mark your cut line. Use a measuring tape to measure the length of the cut, then mark it on the ground with a pencil. Make sure you hold the tape straight and at a 45-degree angle relative to the ground—if you’re not sure about this, use your straightedge as an extra guide for straightness in addition to the level ground itself. The cut should also be parallel to both sides of your edging material—otherwise, it could become wavy if left uncut until springtime.

Use a circular saw to make the cut.

Using a circular saw with a masonry blade, cut the edging to length. Make sure that your blade is sharp, as dull blades tend to tear up concrete and other materials. The best option for edging is typically a metal cutting blade, but you may also want to use a wood-cutting blade if you’re installing wooden edging. If you’re working with stone or brick, use an appropriate masonry cutting attachment.

Cut the edging corners at a 45-degree angle to create mitred edges.

If you are using a power miter saw, this is the easiest way to cut edging. Simply set your angle and make the cut.
If you don’t have access to a miter saw, or don’t want to use one, there’s still an easy way to create mitred edges: with a miter box. A simple hand tool that makes 90-degree cuts and 45-degree bevels, a miter box can do all the work for you! Simply line up your edging material at 90 degrees (or whatever angle) against the back face of the sliding fence on top of a piece of scrap wood so that it holds everything in place while you push down on each side of the fence with both hands as hard as possible from above. This will force all four sides into contact and create perfect mitre corners every time!
For curves or freehand shapes where just cutting straight across won’t work well enough (like around trees), getting creative with this tool will help ensure accurate results without having an expensive power tool at hand.”

For curved sections, set up a work table for cutting with a miter box.

If you have a long, curved section of garden edging to cut and install, setting up a work table for cutting with a miter box is the best way to go.

A miter box fits in between two sides of your curved section, allowing you to hold it steady while using a circular saw or jigsaw to cut through it. This method is much safer than using just one handsaw or coping saw (a small hand-held version). You can also use an adjustable carpenter’s square as an aid for laying out even 90 degree angles if necessary.

If your straight sections are very short—under 15 feet—and you don’t want to set up anything elaborate like this, it may be easier just use two handsaws at right angles from each other as described above under “Step 3: Install edging”.

Check your line before you start cutting.

Check your line before you start cutting.
Use a straightedge to check the line. A straightedge is a ruler, steel tape measure or carpenter’s square that is used to measure and mark an object. Make sure it’s perfectly perpendicular to the ground (the 90-degree angle) when you use it to make sure your lines are straight. You can also use a level if you want the edges at an exact height above the ground; this will be useful if you live in an area where there are hills or mountains nearby because they may cause some sloping issues near your property line.
Check your line with string lines as well—they are made out of rope or twine that has been stretched taut across the site where edging will go so they form perfect 90-degree angles between them all along their length (and keep everything lined up correctly). If possible, get two people who each hold one end of one string while walking along side each other making sure everything stays perfectly parallel all around them–this makes for super easy measurement later on down

the road!

Cutting garden edging can be done easily if you use the correct tools and follow these steps.

When you’re looking to cut garden edging, it can be helpful to have the right tools. Here are some options:

A circular saw is a good tool for cutting through thick materials such as wood and metal. It uses a blade that spins in an oval shape to slice through material quickly and easily.
A miter box has adjustable clamps that hold two pieces of wood together so they form an angle; this makes it easy to cut angles on your garden edging without any guesswork involved.
A mitre saw does essentially the same thing as a circular saw, but instead of spinning its blade around in an oval pattern like a circular saw does—it slides back and forth in straight lines along two tracks on either side of itself, making sure that all cuts made by this tool are perfectly straight lines all day long (or until you hit one). This tool is typically used by professionals who do large-scale projects where accuracy matters more than speed or ease of use—but if you need accurate cuts regularly enough then having your own personal model might make sense too!

Conclusion

Garden edging is a great way to define your garden. It can also make it easier for you to maintain the plants in your yard, as well as keep pets and children out of harm’s way. Cutting garden edging can be done easily if you use the correct tools and follow these steps.