Edging at flower beds

[Ducky]

Can anyone tell me how to get neat edging around flower beds? I've tried using a shears but it still looks messy.

 

[stobear]

I think Dr Evil K answered your question, I have used Emerald edge ([broken link removed]) . It works well for me, but its quite expensive, available at B&Q

 

[MissRibena]

There's an edging knife thing (like a little spade with a flat, sharp edge) you can get in any DIY/Garden shop. They were in Tesco last year for about a tenner.

Or my way; get your taut line of twine and make sure it's straight, then score along the line with a spade with a straight edge. Remove the twine, then with the back edge of the spade away from you, cut into the lawn (only just as far as you have to) and voila.

I think you can use a strimmer to keep it straight but I don't bother. Just get my spade out every so often.

Rebecca