Morph pile of wood scraps into the most fabulous garden edging with this DIY idea

Edging your lawn and flower beds creates a clean, tidy look in your yard. Plus, the lines themselves can help elevate the entire yard. Just a little landscaping effort goes a long way when it comes to edging, so you can focus your time and energy on pulling all those weeds that seem to grow overnight.

Let's take a look at some traditional and more off-the-beaten-path styles of edging that will take your landscaping to the next level. Whether your style is rustic chic, contemporary or classic, there's something here to perfectly accept every yard. Let's get started!

1. Scrape together some old wood scraps and create a gorgeous colorful landscape border​

This unique flower bed edge from Farmhouse 38 originally came into existence because of a reoccurring problem with the owner's chickens!

You'll definitely want to check out the cute story and follow the instructions to recreate this beautiful look in your own garden. You won't regret it!

Pallets are everywhere. So, why not the garden too? The striking black edges in this tutorial from 99 Pallets create a unique and functional flower bed border. It's simple and clean. The best part is pallets are pretty much free, and all you need is a little bit of paint and a few simple wood cuts. Easy peasy!

Who better to go to for advice on flower bed edging but Bob Vila? This tutorial shows us how easy it is to mix up a batch of concrete and create this clean edge. Don't be intimidated; it's pretty simple, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. You'll have a brag-worthy edge in no time!

4. Classic brick edging adds a clean line to your flower beds​

If you'd rather opt for a brick edge, there are easy-to-follow directions laid out at This Old House. The result is a tidy border between your flower beds and the grass. It also creates an easy edge to landscape around, without having to move any objects out of the way. You can even hang up your trimmer, and just run the mower right up to the edge for added convenience.

Get an edge flower beds like a pro. When you use your lawn's own natural beauty as an edge, it creates a dramatic contrast between the bright green grass and the dark earth below.