Meet the Authors: Lisa Brooks
Lisa Brooks is the creator of 2xEDGE Staples and the founder of 2xEDGE LLC. She's also an avid gardener and DIYer.
A native San Franciscan raised in the SF/Bay Area, since the mid-90s Lisa has called Chicago her home base.
Chicago is where she started to take an interest in gardening, creating gardens in containers and in the ground wherever she lived.
Lisa has created and owned a number of small businesses and worked in web design and database development. She also owns and maintains a 100+ year old apartment building where she lives, works, tackles a steady (endless) stream of home improvement projects, and gardens.
In addition to gardening, Lisa counts writing as one of her many passions. She regularly contributes to the 2xEDGE "Landscape Edging Ideas" blog and has been quoted in various gardening magazines:
- Homes & Gardens - Do these 5 early-spring garden tasks right now for an abundant growing season ahead
- Parade Home & Garden - 35 Landscape Edging Ideas for an Extra Classy Lawn and Garden
- Bob Vila - Step Right Up: 15 Front Step Ideas for a Stunning Entry
Lisa received her Bachelors degree in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and her Masters degree in library and information sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Posts by Lisa
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Is Wood Garden Edging Worth It?
Is wood garden edging worth it? Learn when wood makes sense, when it doesn’t, how long it lasts, and what tradeoffs to expect before you decide.
Is Wood Garden Edging Worth It?
Is wood garden edging worth it? Learn when wood makes sense, when it doesn’t, how long it lasts, and what tradeoffs to expect before you decide.
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The Role Freeze-Thaw Plays in Garden Edging Movement
Learn how freeze-thaw cycles change soil and cause garden edging to lift or shift over time - and why these effects often appear after multiple seasons.
The Role Freeze-Thaw Plays in Garden Edging Movement
Learn how freeze-thaw cycles change soil and cause garden edging to lift or shift over time - and why these effects often appear after multiple seasons.
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2x Lumber Garden Edging: What Holds It in Place (and What Doesn’t)
Learn what actually holds 2x lumber garden edging in place. A clear comparison of rebar, stakes, screws, and staples - and where each works best.
2x Lumber Garden Edging: What Holds It in Place (and What Doesn’t)
Learn what actually holds 2x lumber garden edging in place. A clear comparison of rebar, stakes, screws, and staples - and where each works best.
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Wood Garden Edging That Lasts: What Matters Before You Build
Learn what actually makes wood landscape and garden edging last - which decisions matter before you build and why many projects fail later.
Wood Garden Edging That Lasts: What Matters Before You Build
Learn what actually makes wood landscape and garden edging last - which decisions matter before you build and why many projects fail later.
