Concrete borders

Concrete borders that give every bed a clean edge

Concrete and veneer block borders are Green Grass III’s specialty. They define planting beds, tree rings and walkway edges in a wide range of patterns and cement colors.

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Veneer block border with built-in lights around a white rock bed

Why owners ask for borders

No more overspill

Mulch and rock stay in the bed instead of drifting onto the lawn and driveway.

A visible line

Grass and landscaping are clearly separated, which keeps edges looking deliberate.

Curb side appeal

A finished edge along the front of the property changes how the whole yard reads from the street.

Cleaner drives

Borders beside driveways and walks help keep loose material off hard surfaces.

Border styles in the company’s work

The company’s current website shows 25 border pattern samples. The photos below show a few of the forms those borders take on real properties. Captions describe what each photo shows.

Square stone veneer planter bed beside a front entry walkway
Veneer block planter at a front entry
Grey curved concrete border around red ti plants by a porch
Curved curbing around a planted bed
Round terracotta-colored concrete border around a palm in a lawn
Round ring around a palm
Square dark concrete border around a palm with white rock
Square border around a palm
Scalloped concrete border following a front-yard planting bed
Scalloped border along a front bed
Flower-shaped red concrete border ring set into a lawn
Flower-shaped border ring

Choosing a cement color

Border color is usually chosen to sit comfortably with the house, the driveway and the planting. Terracotta and warm tones pick up barrel-tile roofs and tan pavers, while greys and charcoals suit white rock and modern exteriors.

The company’s current website points customers to color charts from Lambert, a maker of concrete coloring products. Confirm the exact colors available for your project during the estimate.

Practical things to consider

  • Line. Straight borders suit formal fronts; curves soften a corner or follow the natural shape of a bed.
  • Height. A border that sits a little above the mulch or rock holds material in; one set too low disappears once the bed is topped up.
  • Mowing. Think about where a mower wheel will run so the border helps edging instead of getting in the way.
  • Trees. Rings around palms and trees should leave room at the base of the trunk.

Questions to bring to your estimate

  • Which patterns and colors suit the house and existing pavers?
  • Is concrete curbing or a veneer block border the better fit for this bed?
  • What needs to happen to the existing edging, plants or rock before work starts?
  • How should the area be treated while the concrete cures?

For a longer walkthrough, read Choosing Concrete Landscape Borders for a South Florida Property.

Next step

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