如何：边缘草坪
为什么要以你的草坪边缘？这是刚割草坪和修剪的区别。可能耗时最初，维护将不常见，快速，奖励。
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Beautifullymowing a lawnwithout edging the perimeter and beds is like getting an amazing haircut but leaving an overgrown beard unkempt. Youcould那样，但为什么你呢？
We all know the guy with the perfect lawn, the golfing-green grass with perfectly-edged sides.那个家伙。
你猜怎么了？他的秘密出来了，它并不难。在边缘中的土壤瞥见土壤看起来很敏锐，剧烈，但它也有助于防止草地入侵你的花园床，人行道或车道。它没有园艺学位以边缘的边缘！所有你需要的是时间，正确的工具和耐心。
Tool notes:Some草坪女士曲线很棒，有些是eabysmal。小心选择一个达到任何边缘在任何边缘实现干净切割的挑战，直接或弯曲。这是值得谦虚的额外投资。
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第1步
Just like taping before painting, it’s best to know what you’re after with edging. If this is your first time edging your yard and making new beds, mark out a path by using a rope or garden hose laid where you want your edging cuts made. (You will edge between your chosen guide and the pavement or flower bed, so place your guide accordingly.) Some advise spray-painting your path, but this can cause as many problems as it solves, if your spray gets unruly or a wind gust blows unexpectedly.
If edging is obvious, like along sidewalks, you may feel comfortable skipping this step.
第2步
For straight edging, start at an end. For curved edging, you may find it easier to control the shape if you start in the center then work out on either side. Depending on the type of edger you’ve invested in, your technique will vary slightly.
- Forpower edging, assume a good stance that allows you to walk forward slowly while firmly controlling the path of your edger. Engaging your core and watching your posture will keep you in better control. If new to this, make your first practice edge in the backyard so you get the hang of it before the front yard for all to see. Go slowly, because the faster you go, the more likely you’ll go awry and get a wobble cut or go off-track.
- 手动边缘uses a tool that looks like a shovel with a half-moon blade. Firmly but gently push it in with your feet and rotate the blade left-to-right or vice versa to get your cut. Be sure to use the same procedures as you would with shoveling to avoid straining your back. Overlapping cut marks with each incision may help you stay straight.
第3步
用任一方法，切割大约2英寸深，并耐用埋地管和电缆。这种深度似乎是随意的，但它是一个最大的功率-DEDERS达到，往往足以控制根传播。两英寸是一个粗略的指导，但这是你的选择。看看最容易处理什么深度。
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Step 4
Periodically remove cut turf to ensure you’re making clean lines. Stand back for a good look and make corrections where you may have wobbled in or cut inconsistently along the way.
Step 5
If it’s garden beds you’re edging, grab the spade and deepen edged cuts to about 4 to 6 inches if your flower beds are sunken. If it’s a raised garden bed, then choose a depth that works aesthetically for your bed. Cut into the bottom from inside the beds for easy turf removal. Some prefer a 90-degree angle for this, but really, it’s about consistency from one end to the other, so pick an angle and carry through.
Step 6
Ah, the reward! It’s time for perfect edges. Bust out the weed whacker or the hand shears! The goal here is to get the grass cut back perfectly in line with the trench edge. The weed whacker could be overzealous, so proceed cautiously. Hand shears will do a beautiful, meticulous job. Repeat this task as needed throughout the season.
Step 7
Be nice to your tools. Before you put them away, clean and dry any blades, and follow manufacturer’s maintenance suggestions on your power tools. In general, manual edgers can be filed or sharpened when you find it laborious to use, but cleaning after every use will prolong their sharpness. Power-edgers are similar to lawnmowers—blades should be fine for up to three years, but look for nicks and other damage that may require replacing. Look for blades of grass that seem torn rather than sheared off as a clue thatyour blades need attention。现在抓住一把椅子，享受着良好的院子的美丽。
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