West Seattle Garden Bed Borders & Edging Building Services
Crisp edges make the whole yard look dialed. The wrong edge? Mulch bleeds into the lawn, grass creeps into beds, and everything looks fuzzy again in three weeks. We build clean, durable borders that survive West Seattle’s rain, slopes, roots, and tight access.
We serve Admiral, Alaska Junction, Alki, Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Gatewood, High Point, Morgan Junction, and Roxhill.
What’s the Problem?
- Mulch spilling into lawn after every storm
- Sod creeping into beds—rhizomes undercutting your line
- Plastic “roll” edging heaving out of the ground and looking wavy
- Edges washing out on slopes; string-trimmer scorch along beds
What We Build (materials that actually hold up)
- Steel/Aluminum Edging — sleek, bendable curves; pinned tight; 3/16” steel or heavy-gauge aluminum that doesn’t wobble
- Paver Soldier Course — brick or concrete pavers set on a compacted base; mower-friendly, classic look
- Natural Stone Border — basalt/fieldstone on compacted base for a natural, weighty edge
- Concrete Mow Strip — cast-in-place 4–6” wide strip; clean line, great where grass is aggressive
- Timber Edging (ground-contact rated) — warm look with concealed anchors; drainage weeps so it won’t float
- Cut Bed Edge (no material) — deep spade cut with a defined shelf; lowest cost, needs seasonal re-cut
We don’t install flimsy roll plastic. It heaves, waves, and fails. If you want straight, we build it straight.
How We Build (no shortcuts)
- Layout — paint and string-line to get curves smooth and lines square with the house.
- Excavate & Base — remove sod and organics; crushed rock base compacted in lifts where needed.
- Set & Pin — drive stakes through edging flanges at tight spacing; pavers get a screeded sand bed and proper edge restraint.
- Drainage & Slopes — cut weeps, add jute/staples on steep banks, and pitch edges so mulch stays put.
- Backfill & Finish — set final grades; 2–3” mulch pulled back from stems and siding; tidy seam transitions.
- Protection — trimmer guards where lawn meets soft bark to prevent string damage.
Quick Specs We Aim For
- Reveal height: ~½–1” above grade (keeps mulch in, mower clears)
- Base depth: 2–4” crushed rock under paver/stone/concrete edges
- Stake spacing (metal): 24” straight runs; tighter (12–18”) on curves and slopes
- Paver bed: sand to ASTM C33; compacted sub-base; polymeric joint sand if exposed to traffic
- Slope: edges pitched slightly into beds so fines don’t wash onto walks
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Routine)
- Edge integrity checks — re-pin loose sections, tap back any drift
- String-line tune — re-cut natural bed edges for a crisp shadow line
- Mulch top-ups — hold a consistent 2–3” so weeds don’t get light
- Weed control — IPM-first along borders; pull, then pre-emerge if needed
- Mower/trimmer height — notes to prevent edge scalping and bark blowouts
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Our goal is fewer problems between visits and less work for you.
Service Cadences (Pick What Fits)
- Quarterly — spring/fall reset + two tune-ups
- Bi-Monthly — great balance for high-growth lawns and sloped beds
(Fresh installs on slopes? Start monthly for 60–90 days, then taper.)
What Annual Maintenance Includes
- Re-cut natural edges and clean curves
- Edge restraint inspection and re-stake where needed
- Polymeric re-sand for paver borders; tidy joint lines
- Mulch redistribution/top-up so depth stays even
- Photo updates so you can see the line stay sharp
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- Cleaner lines = instant curb appeal
- Less weeding — sharp, maintained edges block grass creep
- Fewer washouts — tuned slopes keep mulch where it belongs
- Lower cost — small edge touch-ups beat full re-builds
How It Works
- Free Estimate — photos/video or a quick walkthrough; clear, upfront pricing
- Design & Material Pick — steel, stone, paver, timber, or concrete—what fits your site and style
- Build Day — excavate, base, set, pin, finish; no mess left behind
- Follow-Up — care notes and a maintenance schedule that fits your place
Why West Seattle Chooses Neat & Tidy
- Local crew that knows clay pockets, winter rain, and tight alleys
- Licensed & insured; tidy, respectful job sites
- Upfront pricing — materials, labor, hauling, and disposal included
- On-time, clean finish—no wavy lines, no wandering mulch
- Green-first approach — durable installs, smart drainage, landfill kept low
Ready for edges that actually stay put?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for bed borders and lawn edging that hold a line—through winter rain and summer mowing. We’ll keep it tidy—so you don’t have to.
