Typical Edging Projects
(Installing one or more boards in a straight line - eg., to make a long border between grass and mulch/gravel? Close this window and try the calculator.)
2 STAPLES: 10-FOOT BORDER
To use a 10-foot board as edging, you need just two 2xEDGE Staples.
Install the staples six to twelve inches from each end.
3 STAPLES: 20-FOOT BORDER
To create a 20-foot long border you'd use two 10-foot boards and three 2xEDGE Staples.
Install a staple six to twelve inches from each end, and one over the seam where the boards meet.
6 STAPLES: THREE-SIDED BED
To make a three-sided bed, such as a flower bed on the side of your house, use three boards and six 2xEDGE Staples.
Install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board and use a simple butt joint at the corners.
6 STAPLES: ZIG-ZAG BORDER
Making a zig-zag border using three boards and six 2xEDGE Staples is a straightforward project you can accomplish with off-the shelf lumber.
Install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board and use a simple butt joint at the corners.
EIGHT STAPLES: SIMPLE FOUR-SIDED BED
To make a four-sided bed, such as a square or rectangular flower or vegetable garden bed, use four boards and eight 2xEDGE Staples.
Install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board and use a simple butt joint at the corners.
EIGHT STAPLES: WALKWAY EDGING
To edge a walkway use four boards and eight 2xEDGE Staples.
Once you determine the angle you need to use at the bend in your walkway, make angled cuts on one end of each board.
Layout your boards so that your angled cuts are aligned and then install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board.
10 STAPLES: EXTRA WIDE FOUR-SIDED BED
To make a four-sided bed that is up to 10-feet by 20-feet, use six boards and ten 2xEDGE Staples.
Install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board, and one over the seam where the boards meet. Use a simple butt joint at the corners.
12 STAPLES: HEXAGON SHAPED BED
To make a hexagon shaped bed, such as a tree surround, use six boards and twelve 2xEDGE Staples.
Cut your lumber at a 30-degree angle on each end and install a staple six to twelve inches from the ends of each board.
TO USE LUMBER LONGER THAN 10-FEET
This 15-second long video explains how to use 2xEDGE Staples with lumber that's over 10-feet long.
Installation requirements
Specs
Works with two-by lumber up to 2x6"
Common lumber options:
2x2 (actual size: 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”)
2x3 (actual size: 1-1/2” x 2-1/2”)
2x4 (actual size: 1-1/2” x 3-1/2”)
2x6 (actual size: 1-1/2” x 5-1/2”)
Common two-by lumber lengths: 4', 6', 8', and 10'.
7 Reasons to Choose 2xEDGE
Colors & finishes
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Rustic Steel
The original 2xEDGE Staple. 16 gauge raw steel that gains a rust patina. Adds rustic character to your outdoor space as it ages gracefully in your landscape.
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Pastels
New for Spring and pretty all year round! Add a pop of pastel to your garden. Rose Pink, Mint Green, and Robins Egg Blue. Pastels have a satin finish.
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Essentials
In addition to our popular Satin Black, we've added Picket Fence White (gloss finish), Forest Green (gloss finish), Monarch Orange, and Satin Silver to our Essentials line up.
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.