Landscape Edging: Wood, metal, plastic, or stone edging can help keep mulch in its place. Make sure the edging is several inches high. Stones bordering planting bed. Plants: Edging plants make a great border to hold in mulch.

Do I need landscape edging?

Rogue blades of grass and other lawn weeds are popping up in your garden and these uninvited plants are taking over! What you need to block those invaders is garden bed edging! When you create a distinct border around your garden beds, you discourage lawn grass and creeping weeds from encroaching on your garden.

How do I keep my mulch from washing away?

To reduce the mulch from washing away, you can add perimeter plants. These perimeter plants include hostas, sweet woodruff, creeping thyme, and other short border plants. These plants are suitable for keeping the mulch put because they create a physical barrier for the mulch during the growing season.