Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Stop wasting time trimming overgrown lawn edges. This video shows how to install recessed stone edging (easy mow edging) so your mower can run directly along the edge—eliminating constant maintenance.
This simple DIY landscaping project creates a clean, durable boundary that keeps grass from creeping into beds and reduces the need for string trimming.
What you’ll learn:
How recessed stone edging works
Why it dramatically reduces lawn maintenance
How to cut and install sandstone for a clean, professional finish
Tools needed:
Garden hose
Spade
Level
Chisel
Heavyweight hammer
Protective glasses
Gloves
2” x 12” x 18” board
Piece of old carpet
Materials:
Rectangular cut sandstone (measure your space before purchasing)
Installation overview:
Use a garden hose to lay out the bed shape (avoid sharp angles for easier maintenance)
Remove sod and set the first stone level with the lawn
Continue placing stones, cutting as needed for curves
Cutting sandstone:
Mark a straight cut line using a level
Place the stone on a board with carpet underneath
Tap along the line with a chisel to create a fault line
Avoid heavy strikes to prevent uneven breaks
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Featured videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eiqktEDbaQunVDuiTidxPxd
Gardening and Landscaping:
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Stop wasting time trimming overgrown lawn edges. This video shows how to install recessed stone edging (easy mow edging) so your mower can run directly along the edge—eliminating constant maintenance.
This simple DIY landscaping project creates a clean, durable boundary that keeps grass from creeping into beds and reduces the need for string trimming.
What you’ll learn:
How recessed stone edging works
Why it dramatically reduces lawn maintenance
How to cut and install sandstone for a clean, professional finish
Tools needed:
Garden hose
Spade
Level
Chisel
Heavyweight hammer
Protective glasses
Gloves
2” x 12” x 18” board
Piece of old carpet
Materials:
Rectangular cut sandstone (measure your space before purchasing)
Installation overview:
Use a garden hose to lay out the bed shape (avoid sharp angles for easier maintenance)
Remove sod and set the first stone level with the lawn
Continue placing stones, cutting as needed for curves
Cutting sandstone:
Mark a straight cut line using a level
Place the stone on a board with carpet underneath
Tap along the line with a chisel to create a fault line
Avoid heavy strikes to prevent uneven breaks
MORE FROM YOUR NEW HOUSE
Featured videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eiqktEDbaQunVDuiTidxPxd
Gardening and Landscaping:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejdcWzNkAARBzUQDvT3W1ME
