A lawn with a natural curving border against a flower bed.© Photo: skhoward via Getty Images A red power edger cutting the edge of a lawn.© Photo: travelpixpro via Getty Images ...

Edging flower beds with well-defined lines immediately improves the look of a backyard. But its benefits go beyond the aesthetics – edging is practical, too.

Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the bed and mulch from migrating out.