
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.)Ā
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6Ā STAPLES:Ā THREE-SIDED BED
To make a three-sided bed, such as a flower bed on the side of your house, useĀ three boards and six 2xEDGE Staples.Ā
InstallĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of each board and use a simple butt jointĀ at the corners.
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6Ā STAPLES:Ā ZIG-ZAG BORDER
MakingĀ aĀ zig-zag border usingĀ three boards and six 2xEDGE StaplesĀ is a straightforward project you can accomplish with off-the shelf lumber.Ā
InstallĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of each board and use a simple butt jointĀ at the corners.
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EIGHT STAPLES: SIMPLE FOUR-SIDED BED
To make a four-sided bed, such as a square or rectangularĀ flower or vegetable garden bed, useĀ four boardsĀ andĀ eight 2xEDGE Staples.Ā
InstallĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of eachĀ board and use a simple butt jointĀ at the corners.
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EIGHT STAPLES: WALKWAY EDGING
To edge a walkway useĀ four boardsĀ andĀ eight 2xEDGE Staples.Ā
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 installĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of eachĀ board.
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10Ā STAPLES:Ā EXTRA WIDE FOUR-SIDED BED
To make a four-sided bed that is up to 10-feet by 20-feet, useĀ six boardsĀ andĀ ten 2xEDGE Staples.Ā
InstallĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of eachĀ board,Ā andĀ one over the seam where the boards meet. Use a simple butt jointĀ at the corners.

12Ā STAPLES:Ā HEXAGON SHAPED BED
To make a hexagon shaped bed, such as a tree surround, useĀ six boards and twelveĀ 2xEDGE Staples.Ā
Cut your lumber at a 30-degree angle on each end andĀ installĀ aĀ stapleĀ six to twelve inches from the ends of eachĀ board.Ā
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TO USE LUMBER LONGER THAN 10-FEET
This 15-second long video explains how to use 2xEDGE Staples with lumber that'sĀ over 10-feet long.