How to Edge a Lawn Without an Edger

Beginner 5 min 11 steps 43305 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-01-21

Make a straight line with 2 wooden sticks and string.. Use spray paint to create the edge line instead of using string.. Place the blade of a flat-edge shovel along the line.

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1

Make a straight line with 2 wooden sticks and string.

Step 1

Make a straight line with 2 wooden sticks and string.

2

Use spray paint to create the edge line instead of using string.

Step 2

Use spray paint to create the edge line instead of using string.

3

Place the blade of a flat-edge shovel along the line.

Step 3

Place the blade of a flat-edge shovel along the line.

4

Press down on the top of the shovel with your foot.

Step 4

Press down on the top of the shovel with your foot.

5

Cut the grass along the line, then remove it.

Step 5

Cut the grass along the line, then remove it.

6

Sweep the area clean with a broom.

Step 6

Sweep the area clean with a broom.

7

Wear eye protection and a facemask.

Step 7

Wear eye protection and a facemask.

8

Flip the lawn trimmer over.

Step 8

Flip the lawn trimmer over.

9

Pull the cord on the trimmer to start the machine.

Step 9

Pull the cord on the trimmer to start the machine.

10

Hold the trimmer next to the edge and cut the grass and dirt.

Step 10

Hold the trimmer next to the edge and cut the grass and dirt.

11

Use a broom to sweep up the area once you're done.

Step 11

Use a broom to sweep up the area once you're done.

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