How much does concrete edging cost?

Poured concrete landscape edging costs range from $4 to $5 per square foot for materials. Labor and installation can add another $5 to $13 per square foot to costs.

How thick should a concrete border be?

3.5 inches thick
Concrete borders can be installed at ground level, to act as a mowing strip, or above ground level to hold back and separate landscaping materials from the lawn. Concrete lawn borders should be at least 3.5 inches thick and should extend a minimum of 2 inches deep into the ground.

How do you make concrete edging?

STEP 1: Decide on the placement of your concrete garden edging.
STEP 2: Dig and tamp the soil where you’ll pour the concrete.
STEP 3: Stake outside the border.
STEP 4: Create your concrete mold.
STEP 5: Insert spacers to keep the edging an even width.
STEP 6: Mix and pour your concrete.

How do you calculate concrete curbing?

How to Figure How Much Concrete for Curbs & Gutters

Measure the length, width and height of the gutter or curb.
Multiply the length, width and depth together to determine the volume.
Divide the volume of the gutter or curb by 27, the number of cubic feet in a square yard.

How do you calculate concrete bags?

For concrete, the formula for volume is as follows: length x width x thickness. To determine how many bags of concrete you will need, divide the total cubic yards needed by the yield. Use the following yields per each bag size: 40 pound bag yields .011 cubic yards.

Can you paint concrete edging?

Concrete edging can be painted to refresh a flower bed. Rather than dig up your cement edging to replace it, you can paint the edging a different color. Cement edging has a porous surface that will absorb paint. Because of this, you need to seal the edging before painting it.