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Want to create landscape, lawn, or garden edging with 2x4 lumber?

 

2xEDGE Satin Black Staples installed on treated lumber to create a raised garden bed with hosta.

Give 2xEDGE a try.

Use 2xEDGE (two-by edge) Staples and transform lumber into 2x4 garden edging that's suitable for all of your outdoor projects.

✔ 2x4 landscape edging
✔ 2x4 garden edging
✔ 2x4 lawn edging
✔ 2x4 landscape borders
✔ 2x4 garden borders
✔ 2x4 flower bed borders

A person using a rubber mallet to install a Satin Black 2xEDGE Staple on a 2x4 to create garden edging.

2x4 lumber makes edging that lasts

Installing 2x4s as edging requires:

✔ no nails
✔ no screws
✔ no trench digging

2xEDGE Staples wrap around your lumber keeping it intact. You install lumber to (not in) the ground, keeping it dryer.

No holes and minimal moisture means no wood rot, adding years of useful life to your 2x4 edging.

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Create distinctive 2x4 garden edging and borders that install in minutes and last for years.

    Easily install 2x4s in 3 steps using just a rubber mallet:

    • The correct way to grip a 2xEDGE Staple that's been placed over 2x4 lumber with a focus on where to place the fingers.

      STEP 1

      Place your lumber on the ground.

    • The correct way to grip a 2xEDGE Staple that's been placed over 2x4 lumber with a focus on where to place the thumb.

      STEP 2

      Place a 2xEDGE Staple over the lumber.

    • A person striking the top of a 2xEDGE Staple with a mallet to install 2x4 lumber as landscape edging.

      STEP 3

      Tap the staple into place.
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    About 2xEDGE Staples

    • 2xEDGE Staples are made in the USA out of 16 gauge raw steel (illustration).

      16 gauge steel. Made in the USA.

      All of our staples are made in the US Midwest out of 16 gauge steel, an endlessly recyclable material. We offer coated and uncoated options - both are durable and long lasting.

    • Rustic Steel 2xEDGE Staples for garden edging and borders

      Rustic Steel (uncoated)

      The original 2xEDGE Staple is made with raw steel and will gain a rust patina, aging gracefully in your landscape. Add rustic character to your outdoor spaces with the staple that gets better over time.

    • Animated graphic that rotates through 2xEDGE powder coated staple options.

      Powder coated colors & tones

      Our powder coated staples resist rust and are UV-rated. Eight colors and tones to choose from. Add a pop of color to your landscape and garden design.
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    Let customers speak for us

    from 34 reviews
    Perfect!

    We love our new edging! Very easy to install and creates very simple and clean lines for the garden!

    Jill
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Easy to use and result looks great.

    I wanted to edge either side of a long (80+ foot) sidewalk. Installation was pretty easy - even when I had to remove and adjust the boards. I really like the way it turned out and have gotten many compliments from neighbors.

    Kelly K
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    GREAT PRODUCT, GREAT COMPANY

    Quality product! My wife didn’t like the concept I was going for, so I had to return the product. Lisa in Customer Service processed my return in five minutes. A great product, backed by excellent customer service, rare these days!!

    Kevin
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    Great.

    Dennis Annastas
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Just what I was looking for!

    I looked through so many different gardening websites trying to find edging that was simple and sturdy. This was it! Super easy to install and looks lovely around my garden bed. Lisa was also very gracious and applied a discount to my order that I had just missed the window on. Would definitely recommend!

    Jessicca Krell
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Great Customer Service

    Great customer service and amazing product!!!!

    Jerry
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Great product

    These are perfect for small garden projects! I kept googling ideas for simple wood and metal garden edging and this is exactly what I was thinking of. They are the only product like this out there! It's so easy and now I want to make beds around my whole yard! Lisa was so helpful and took the time to personally leave a hand written note with my order. Fantastic customer service!

    Anna
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    Trying to eliminate plastic from my garden and this seems like an elegant, plastic-free solution for edging my beds.

    Deanne Dyer
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    Exactly what I was looking for. Flexible installation and I'm guessing easy to adjust later if you want. More green friendly.

    Mark Yamasaki
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    STAPLES

    Fabulous

    Alice Hawkins
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Beautiful detail

    I love hardware and garden hardware in particular. When I saw this site and the staple product I knew I had to have some in my garden. Beautifully made and finished and the perfect touch to finish my project. I highly recommend 2Xedge staples.

    Susan Robertson
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    A simple way to edge the perimeter of our garage.

    Patti Klein
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Flower bed

    Have not used these yet but looking forward to trying them where my mulch keeps escaping around some bushes.

    Connie R Cannon
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples
    Easy to use and perfect for my project!

    Tried a few other solutions for my project but changed courses when I found 2xEdge! Perfect solution!

    Latisha McElroy
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    These are spendy, but I like the way they look and they are easy to use!

    Terri
    2xEDGE Landscape Edging & Garden Border Staples

    2xEDGE makes using a 2x4 for garden edging & borders better by design.

      • Photo of an entryway with garden beds edged with 2x4 lumber stained dark walnut and Robins Egg Blue 2xEDGE Staples.

        1. Garden edging you can customize.

        2xEDGE works with any type of lumber - wood, composite wood, recycled plastic. Use lumber off-the-shelf or cut it to your exact needs - whatever works for you.

      • A red brick patio with garden beds edged with 2x4 pressure treated lumber installed with Rose Pink 2xEDGE Staples and Forest Green 2xEDGE Staples.

        2. Edging that lasts longer.

        2xEDGE wraps around lumber, keeping it intact and free of holes that can weaken it. Wrap your lumber in 16 gauge steel and make long lasting edging.

      • A hellstrip garden on an urban street edged with 2x4 lumber and Satin Black 2xEDGE Staples.

        3. Edging that stays put.

        2xEDGE is four times wider than a standard landscape nail. You get four times more grip so your edging stays where you want it.

      • Lawn edging created with 2x4 pressure treated lumber and Forest Green 2xEDGE Staples.

        4. Edging that won't tip over.

        2xEDGE straddles lumber, fastening it to the ground on both sides. You get two times more stability than a nail and your edging stays upright.

      • A curbside garden on a city street edged with 2x4 lumber and Rustic Steel 2xEDGE Staples.

        5. Edging that's fast & easy to install.

        2xEDGE requires just one tool - a rubber mallet - to transform lumber into edging. And no digging or drilling means even less work for you!

      • A garden bed with a variegated hosta and mulch separated from lawn by edging made of 2x4 lumber and Rustic Steel 2xEDGE Staples.

        6. Edging that's easy to extend & repair.

        2xEDGE holds each piece of lumber independently to the ground. You'll have modular edging that's easy to add to and maintain.

      • A flower bed installed on the side of a shed edged with painted 2x4 lumber and Forest Green 2xEDGE Staples.

        7. Edging that's easy to reposition & reuse.

        2xEDGE doesn't require that you dig a trench to install your lumber. Need to change up your edging? Just pull it up & move it - without leaving trenches all over your yard.

      • A backyard with a tree edged with 2x4 lumber and Rustic Steel 2xEDGE Staples to create a hexagon shaped tree ring.

        8. Edging that's eco-friendly.

        2xEDGE works with natural woods like pine, cedar, and redwood. Choose sustainably harvested lumber and create Earth-friendly edging.

      • Wood landscape edging stained a dark walnut and installed to the ground with Robins Egg Blue 2xEDGE Staples to separate cedar mulch and wood chips.

        9. Edging that offers more utility.

        2xEDGE stands lumber upright above ground giving you up to 6-inches of edging. Bonus: wood edging stays drier and lasts longer because it's installed on - not in - the ground.

      • Landscape edging made of 2x4 lumber stained white and Picket Fence White 2xEDGE Staples to separate a fern garden from a wood chip path.

        10. Edging that's unique.

        2xEDGE lets you easily use the substantial yet streamlined profile of two-by lumber in your landscape. You'll make edging that's distinctly different from typical landscape lumbers like railroad ties and landscape timbers.

      2x4 lumber makes great edging

      ✔ Durable and long lasting -  dimensional two-by (2x) lumber is substantial and will last for many years.

      ✔ Readily available at “big box” stores, local hardware stores and lumber yards.

      ✔ A variety of edging heights and lengths are available off-the-shelf.

      ✔ Paint or stain to create truly unique designs, or let it season for a weathered look.

      ✔ A safe wood edging option. No questionable preservatives such as creosote commonly found in railroad ties.

      ✔ A distinctly different, streamlined profile compared to typical wood edging options such as landscaping timbers.

      A 6-sided tree ring that serves as a mulch bed made with 2xEDGE Staples and 2x4 pressure treated lumber.

      Tackle all of your edging projects with 2xEDGE:

      ✔ Flower bed borders

      ✔ Landscape edging

      ✔ Garden paths

      ✔ Raised garden beds

      ✔ Lawn edging

      ✔ Unique tree rings

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      HELP & SUPPORT

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are 2xEDGE Staples made of?

      2xEDGE staples are made in the USA out of 16 gauge steel.

      Where are 2xEDGE Staples manufactured?

      We manufacture our staples in Chicago, Illinois where we've partnered with small, family-owned companies to handle metal fabrication and powder coating.

      What size lumber works with 2xEDGE?

      2xEDGE staples work with common two-by lumber sizes: 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x6.

      What are the dimensions of 2xEDGE Staples?

      Our staples are 1-3/4" wide and 9-1/2" long.

      Does 2xEDGE work with any type of lumber?

      2xEDGE will work with dimensional two-by (2x) lumber that is 1-1/2" thick and up to 5-1/2" high regardless of what the lumber is made of - wood (pressure treated, untreated, cedar, redwoood, etc.), wood composite, or plastic.

      How do I install 2xEDGE Staples?

      Creating landscape edging and garden borders with 2xEDGE requires just one tool - a 16 ounce rubber mallet. No digging or drilling is needed.

      To install you just place lumber on the ground, place a staple over the lumber, and tap the staple into place. That's it.

      Is 2xEDGE sold in brick & mortar stores?

      Currently 2xEDGE staples are only available to purchase online through our store at www.2xedge.com.

      Steel is pretty heavy. Who pays for shipping?

      We cover the cost of shipping anywhere in the continental USA. And that includes return shipping. Here are complete details about our shipping policy.

      What is your return policy?

      We offer 30 day no-hassle returns and we cover the shipping cost of returns. Here are complete details about our return policy.

      If I run into any issues how can I contact you?

      We're here for you!

      We are in the office and available to answer questions and troubleshoot with you Monday through Friday 9am-5pm CST (we're located in Chicago).

      During our office hours please don't hesitate to contact us by phone at 773-548-2653, or via chat on our website.

      You can also email us anytime at hello@2xedge.com.

      A statement to customers by Lisa Brooks, the creator of 2xEDGE, about the confidence she has in the great results customers will get from using 2xEDGE Staples.

      About 2xEDGE

      Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, 2xEDGE LLC manufactures and sells 2xEDGE Staples, the company's flagship landscape edging product.

      2xEDGE Staples are an innovative approach to easy landscape edging and garden borders made of wood. With 2xEDGE, anyone can transform common two-by lumber into long lasting wood edging in minutes with just a rubber mallet. No digging or drilling is required.

      Have a question or need support? Please don't hesitate to contact us Monday-Friday 9am-5pm CST via chat on our website or by phone at 773-548-2653. Or email us anytime at hello@2xedge.com.

      2xEDGE LLC
      Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
      Phone: 773-548-2653
      Email: hello@2xedge.com
      Website: https://2xedge.com

      Made in the USA | Woman owned & operated | Patent pending