How to Install Landscape & Garden Edging That Stays Put

If you’re planning an edging project and want low-maintenance performance season after season, this page will walk you through how the 2xEDGE edging solution works - before you buy anything.

Below you’ll find an overview of the installation process, planning tools, and step-by-step resources designed for DIYers who want durable results without digging trenches or pouring concrete.

If you’re still gathering ideas, feel free to explore.

If you’re actively planning a project, this page will help you decide what to do next.

How It Works

This illustrated walkthrough shows how the 2xEDGE edging solution is installed — including tools needed, working with different lumber lengths, and how staple spacing is determined.

Planning an edging project?

If this approach looks like a good fit, the next step is figuring out how many staples you’ll need and which lumber size you’re working with.

ESTIMATE STAPLES & PLAN YOUR PROJECT

Estimate how many staples your layout will require before you finalize your materials.

Plan Your Project Before You Build

Good results start with planning. Before you cut lumber or begin installation, these tools help you plan your edging project so everything fits together cleanly.

How Many Staples Do I Need?

Use the calculator to estimate quantities based on your layout and lumber size.

Best if you’re planning a specific project.

USE THE CALCULATOR

Project Planning Guide

Think through layout, corners, and transitions before installation.

Helpful if you’re still finalizing your design.

VIEW THE GUIDE

Installation Basics

Once you’ve planned your project, these step-by-step guides walk through installation in more detail.

How to Install a 2xEDGE Staple

Covers tools, placement, and driving staples correctly.

Good if you want to understand the fastening step in isolation.

LEARN HOW TO INSTALL STAPLES

How to Install Lumber with 2xEDGE

Shows how staples and lumber work together for long runs and corners.

Best if you’re visualizing the full process.

LEARN ABOUT LUMBER INSTALLATION

This installation method relies on 2xEDGE Staples to secure dimensional lumber from above. Staple size and spacing vary depending on your project layout.

VIEW 2xEDGE STAPLE OPTIONS

Compare staple finishes that fit your project design and aesthetic.

Is This Solution Right for Your Edging Project?

  • The 2xEDGE approach works especially well if:

    You want clean, defined wood edging without digging trenches.

    You’re working with standard dimensional lumber (2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x6).

    You want edging that holds its position but can be adjusted over time.

    You like the option to remove, reset, or reuse materials as your landscape evolves.

  • It may not be the best fit if:

    You don’t plan to use wood as your edging material.

    You prefer plastic or pre-formed edging.

    Your soil is extremely rocky, making it difficult to drive staples consistently.

  • A few real-world considerations:

    Rocky soil, tree roots, or buried debris can make staple placement more challenging in certain spots. In these cases, it’s common to shift a staple slightly until you find clear ground.

    Installations next to poured concrete, such as sidewalks or walkways, can sometimes limit where staples can be placed due to hardened concrete beyond the visible edge.

    In situations like parking strips, this may result in uneven staple spacing, which is normal and does not affect performance.

Ready to Move Forward?

Hundreds of DIYers have used the edging approach shown above - from small garden beds to full landscape borders.

If you've reviewed the installation approach and planning tools and the 2xEDGE solution looks like a good fit for your project, explore staple options and order quantities here.

EXPLORE 2xEDGE STAPLES