Landscape Curbing
What is landscape curbing?
Landscape curbing, also known as landscape edging or concrete curbing, is a versatile and visually appealing method used to define and separate various elements within your outdoor space. It involves the installation of a durable and stylish concrete border that outlines flowerbeds, pathways, driveways, and other landscape features.
Why choose landscape curbing?
Is landscape curbing right for you?
Landscape curbing is an excellent choice if:
- You want to enhance the visual appeal of your property.
- You need a solution to keep your landscaping materials neatly contained.
- You desire a low-maintenance and long-lasting landscape edging option.
- You appreciate the flexibility to customize the design to match your landscaping vision.
Landscape curbing could be the perfect choice if you seek a durable, beautiful, and functional way to upgrade your outdoor space.
Ready to elevate your landscaping game with concrete landscape curbing? Contact us today to discuss your project, explore design options, and get started on the path to a more stunning and organized outdoor environment. Experience the transformative power of landscape curbing and unlock the full potential of your outdoor space!
Base Colors
Concrete colors and charts are only a representation of a certain amount of color per batch. There are many variables when it comes to final color. Materials, ratios, and other factors affect final color. Your curb may be slightly different that what you see here.
Accent Colors
Stamps
Stone Impressions
Prices, Styles, and Options
Our styles include Plain (smooth), Stamped, Stone Impressions and Carving. There are a number of color choices as well. Custom upgrades include Tree rings and gutter splash-outs.
Several factors determine the cost of your curbing, this includes linear footage, size of curb, colors, stamping, carving, layout, and property issues. Everything is taken into account when determining your total cost. Our curbing starts at $12/ft, but your specific property will be unique and must be looked at individually.
Please contact us for a free consultation so we can get an accurate quote based on your preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have existing grass, our machines will not affect it. The grass where the curb is laid is trenched to install your curbing. The concrete is mixed onsite with a specialized trailer and mortar mixer. We transfer the concrete using a Piledriver with large turf tires that does not tear up the grass. We are self-contained and will need nothing from you like water or electricity. Very minimal disturbance to your property.
Curbing is a concrete product; if a curbing company says their curbing never cracks, they are not telling the truth. We have minimal cracking as we use the correct ratios and techniques when mixing concrete and finishing. Spider cracks can occur in concrete and must not be confused with separation. You must remember that cracks can and will occur in concrete. Many factors contribute to this, including materials, layouts, and temps. The main issues with landscape curbing are extreme angles, inclines, and declines. You must realize that a curbing machine weighs approximately 210 lbs, so getting enough compression is extremely difficult. We put expansion joints roughly every 2 feet to relieve stress in the concrete as it cures. These joints are no different than the cuts in sidewalks or driveways; we are essentially putting cracks in ahead of time so the curbing will expand there. If it does then there may be a small crack that runs down the back or the front close to the ground. This DOES NOT mean the curbing has cracked. It means the control joints are doing their job and relieving stress.
You have a number of options with curbing. There are many different sizes, styles, and shapes. Curbing can be colored and/or colored and stamped. Multi-colored with different antique releases. Curbing can also be made to look like stone with our carving techniques.
For sure! Smooth-flowing lines and curves are the very best look you can get. Straight lines and corners, first of all, aren’t aesthetically pleasing but are a pain to mow. You also can’t get proper drainage with them. You want the curb around your house to flow so it’s easy to mow and you don’t have to stop. You want it to transition cleanly to the next. Flow is extremely important and it’s the first thing you see when someone drives by.
Our warranty on curbing is a 1-year workmanship warranty. Because this type of concrete cures so fast, any issues you will have will commonly occur in the first 24 hours. Spider cracks are a concrete issue that can and may occur. Do we ever have problems with them? No, but you need to be aware. If a crack forms more than a 1/4 inch wide, it is an operator error and will be fixed. Cracks due to vehicles, heavy mowers, and natural occurrences such as tree roots, ground heaving, etc., will not. Common sense really comes into play, when a car drives on a landscape curb, it’s probably not going to hold up. Spider Cracks are a fact of life in concrete and may occur in certain situations.
A high gloss acrylic sealer is sprayed on all curbs that have color. Stamped or not. This is the only thing that brings the color out and makes it pop. Compare it to a clear coat you put on wood to see the grains. Water-based sealers DO NOT work as well. Make sure it is not used on your curb. All sealers, regardless of what they are, will need to be reapplied. Sealers that are exposed to sunlight and UV rays will break down over time, but this doesn’t mean they will peel off or disappear. They will lose their luster and need to be re-emulsified. Another coat will darken all your colors like the first time and make it look nice again.
Yes, we have a minimum amount of footage for a property to make it worthwhile for our business. We currently have a $600 minimum, equating to approximately 50 ft of economy curbing or about 27 ft of carved curbing. We have a 25-foot minimum on tree rings, giving you at least a 6-foot diameter and allowing for growth years down the road.
We can work with you to get the result that makes you happy. We can assist with the removal of old edging, although this may be scheduled before your installation date. We are a full-service landscaping company and can do additional work for additional fees.
Care and Maintenance
1) When we install your curbing, great care is taken that the product is perfect when we leave. We carefully inspect to make sure nothing has happened that needs attention.Your property will be videoed before leaving to ensure there are no issues. Once we drive away, whatever happens to the curb is not our responsibility. This type of product just can’t be patched. In the event that something does happen, a piece can be cut out and redone. Additional fees will apply.
2) DO NOT do anything around the curb for 48 hours after installation, which also means leaving your sprinklers off for at least 24 hours. The curb may look and feel hard but can still be scratched or crumble with heavy pressure. Rakes, shovels, and hoes can easily damage it.
The most important thing to remember as a homeowner when it comes to curbing is to allow water to drain away from the house.
1) As a crew, we try our best to put drainage cuts into the curb in the right areas to allow water inside the curb to drain away. All the water from the roof needs to be directed outside the curb. EX. extending your downspouts over the top or installing pop-up drains to direct the water outside the curbing.
2) Be aware that when the curb is installed, your existing sprinklers may be inside the curb and may need to be adjusted or raised. Most sprinklers shoot over the curb with no issues, but sometimes, an adjustment is needed.
1) If you put in economy curbing (no color added), you will not need to do anything to it, as the gray curb doesn’t get sealed. Anything with color has been sealed and must be resealed to keep the colors fresh. This may not need to be redone every year as it is up to the owner as to how glossy they want the curb or how dark it is. When acrylic sealers break down with UV rays, they lose their luster and will seem like the color fades. It’s not the color; it’s the seal. They won’t peel off or disappear. They just need to be resealed. We can give you a quote to reseal if you need it.
Although landscape curbing is exceptionally durable and will last a very long time, it does not have the same PSI or Tensile strength as concrete from a batch plant. The aggregates used in this product are similar to a mortar mix, which doesn’t have rock mixed in for strength. Fine sands and certain chemicals and additives are used for workability and strength. Although push mowers and riding lawnmowers can drive over curbing with no problems, we wouldn’t recommend this. Issues arise when mower decks are too low, or care isn’t taken when passing over the top. Concrete can be scratched by metal, no different than taking a screwdriver to a sidewalk. Weed wackers don’t create any problems with curbing unless you’re using a metal blade. Driving over curbing with large tractors or vehicles is an absolute no-no. It’s not the curb that’s the problem. It’s the ground underneath. If your large vehicle will leave ruts in the grass, then it’s safe to assume that you can’t drive over the curb!
