While hedges are often used as larger privacy screens or living fences ... can prune into a tidy border. To minimize the ongoing maintenance required for this garden edging, choose species ...

edging is likely necessary. But, you can also make the incline work to your advantage. We love these tiered flower beds lined with tall stones set to form a sort of fence around each border.

However, because wood edging is vulnerable to things like pests, fungi, and rot, picking the right wood is key. Clarke recommends pressure-treated wood or cedar for a long-lasting border that ...