Specially designed edges in stone, brick, concrete and metal
are also available. Alternatively, you can create your own border in, say, shells or corks "planted" upright at the edge of a flower bed. You could also grow a neat miniature hedge of box or lavender, but this would need trimming or pruning from time to time.
Original Victorian rope edgings are enjoying renewed popularity, and are particularly suited to the gardens of older houses and cottages. Many new variations of rope edging are now available for a more contemporary look.