How to edge a garden with a palisade fence – 6 steps

Palisades, commonly used in front of homes, create a boundary to block unwanted traffic, but more importantly, this type of traditional fencing enhances the beauty of your home and garden. This article is about wow to edge a garden with a palisade fence. Palisades look best with well-tended lawns and well-placed plant beds. Keeping the garden near the picket fence removes any weeds that grow under the fence, eliminating the need for weeding that can damage your fence.

How to edge a garden with a palisade fence

Edging is especially important if you are planting aggressive or potentially harmful plants in the garden, since edging prevents plants from spreading over the fence.

1.
Cut a line along the picket fence with a moon saw or spade. Cut a line about 6 inches deep and 4 or 6 inches from the fence.

2. Pull the handle of the spade or edging tool to lift and divide the soil under the fence.

3. Pull the grass away from the fence, revealing the opening next to the fence.

4. Cut a second line border on the other side of the palisade and remove the brush to complete the trench.

5. Backfill in the trench and mulch, if desired, to prevent mud and water from gathering at the base of the fence, which can accelerate the rotting of the fence posts. If the garden is also run, use the same type of mulch to be imperceptible.
6. Use an edging tool to trim the lines on both sides of the fence about once a month to prevent lawn grass from spilling.

This frequent watering may not be necessary if you are watering the area because the mulch helps suppress weed growth.

If you prefer, you can use an electric or gas powered rotary edger instead of a hand tool.