Complete beginner - edging for high edges

Hi,
Complete beginner here - never looked after a garden before - lived in houses that have concreted outdoor areas.

Anyway, moved in to new house and back garden was like a field. Have taken out all brambles, nettles and weeds and am now left with just soil.

The garden I have is rectangular and has a concrete path running up one side of where the lawn should be. So, as you look at my garden you have a path on the right hand side next to a fence and boundary and on the left hand side soil which then is against another boundary and fence.

The problem I have is that the soiled area is, after clearing, about 10 -12 inches higher than the path. Hence I have a path and right next to it an elevated soiled area. I need edging as the soil is falling on to the path when you step on the edge of it but have been unable to find anything suitable.

A wall is an obvious choice but I think this will be too costly. I was thinking of sleepers but can't find any in my area and it is too costly to deliver them.

I also have no back access - I have been taking bags of soil and weeds through the house.

Has anyone got any ideas for lawn edging for 10 - 12 inches deep please?

Thanks

 

Scafold planks would work, if you contact a scafold firm they often have old ones they can sell you as they regularly replace them.

 

Hi,
Thanks,

As the edging will be exposed along the path I was thinking that these may be a bit ugly - or can you spruce them up?

 

They don't need to look ugly. You could go for a nice simple rustic look, just stain them with an outdoor use wood stain, paint them white, lilac, whatever takes your fancy.

Also, I'm guessing that the soil is raised because you've dug it over? If that's the case you need to bear in mind that it will settle a bit, so may not end up as high as it is now.

 

Hello Belter,Don't do anything hasty,give it a jolly good watering and wait a bit till it finds its propper level.

 

As clueless said, just paint them, any fence stain will work

 

Used scaffolding boards go for around £2.50 per 13' board on eBay - if you are lucky enough to have a supplier in your area.