How to choose the best paving edges for your landscaping projects

Published by Publié par Daphne Dubois on le Jan 28, 2025 10:30:00 AM

Landscape edging pavers are a step that is overlooked by many, even disregarded as an afterthought. Little do homeowners know, this step is crucial in tying a landscape design together. It is the pièce de resistance to a landscape project in terms of design and functionality. Landscape edging with pavers not only enhances the aesthetic of your outdoor space but also helps reduce maintenance by keeping mulch in and grass out of flower beds. In fact, adding stone borders around your landscape helps separate the pavers of your patio or driveway from the greenery, creating a well-defined and stunning, standout space that won’t shift from ground movement.

Once its importance is clear, the decision must be made on the material chosen to edge your landscape. Many homeowners’ first pick will be brick or stone. The elegant, timeless look of a natural material is a go-to in landscape design because of its authenticity. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that many homeowners gravitate towards natural materials for edging pavers. In fact, we’ve noticed a movement towards natural materials in the industry over the last couple of years, which isn’t surprising because we agree – nothing beats the aesthetic of bricks and natural stone. However, we also believe that durability is key in landscape design so we’ve prided ourselves on creating the most natural looking, durable and impressive landscape stones on the market. Keep reading to find out how to choose the best garden edging pavers for your landscape project!

The look

This year has been all about unique designs that reflect individuality. Homeowners want their backyards to be one-of-a-kind, and incorporating creative paver border ideas is one way to achieve that. Mixing and matching colors, patterns, and scales is trending, and it extends to patio paver edging ideas.

While natural materials like bricks and stones are a go-to for brick paver edging ideas, they often come in limited colors, textures, and sizes. This "one-size-fits-all" nature can restrict creativity. Unless you paint or DIY your edges, the design options can feel a bit flat.

Fortunately, Techo-Bloc offers natural stone lookalike pavers in a variety of colors, textures, and scales, allowing you to customize your garden edging ideas. Imagine choosing a contrasting color or texture that complements the rest of your patio while delivering the same warmth and authenticity of natural materials.

 

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Featured product: Raffinato Smooth edges

The durability

Not only can natural stones be limiting in design, they’re also difficult to maintain. Although they won’t fade with time and won’t stain easily, natural materials aren’t strong enough to withstand harsh climates. Furthermore, if you’re using stones for edging a driveway, you risk having them crack, since natural materials are more likely to crack under heavy traffic. That is why concrete stones are a better option for homeowners.

With that mind, we at Techo-Bloc have designed natural stone lookalike pavers that offer you the same warmth and traditional look of the real thing, but with more durability and resistance. You can have peace of mind knowing that your investment will keep its form for years to come.

Our Lineup

Pietra

For those who love the authenticity of natural stone, the Pietra edge is a perfect choice. Its natural look and availability in four stunning colors offer complete design flexibility. Resistant to de-icing salt and harsh freeze-thaw climates, Pietra is ideal for homeowners looking for long-term solutions in home edging ideas.

 

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Featured product : Pietra edging stone in Champlain Grey

Brandon Edge

The Brandon edge is another great edging paver if you’re going for a natural stone look. It has the textured surface of a real stone with smooth sides, giving it a bit of a modern twist. In fact, we describe the Brandon Edging stone as being an innovative twist on rustic brick! Its seven color options make it adaptable to any landscape, and its durability ensures it can handle everything from pathway edging ideas to patio perimeters.

 

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Featured product : Brandon edge in Chestnut Brown

Röcka Edge

If rugged, chiseled stone aesthetics are your preference, Röcka is the way to go. This hand-carved look-alike complements traditional or rustic edging ideas for landscaping. Its sturdy concrete design blends beauty with resilience, making it perfect for driveways and patios alike.

 

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Featured product : Röcka edge in Riviera

Borealis

Nothing compares to the timeless beauty of wood, but as we know, wood isn’t ideal for outdoor use. With that in mind, we’ve created a wood lookalike stone that looks and feels just like wood, but is made of concrete. That’s right, our Borealis edging paver is the best choice for capturing the esthetic of wood with the practicality and durability of concrete. Offered in two alluring colors, it’s an excellent choice for garden edging ideas, blending seamlessly into natural surroundings while offering maintenance-free longevity.

 

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Featured product : Borealis edging stone in Hazelnut Brandy

 

Now that we’ve debunked the myth that concrete looks fake, check out our Landscape Catalog to explore patio paver edging ideas that will elevate your outdoor spaces. From patios to driveways and walkways, the right edging can make all the difference. When choosing edges, think: attractive, functional, and durable. That’s the formula for a stunning and long-lasting landscape!

 

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