Edging is a technique used to create clean, crisp lines between different areas in a yard. It can be used to define a border, a shrub bed, a single tree, or the transition from a patio to the surrounding landscaping. To edge a front yard, you can cut a shallow trench or groove into the sod and lay the edging into the cut area. Some edging is set onto or pushed into the ground, while others need to be secured with stakes. ^{bhg.com 2 1}