October 6, 2025

How to Use Curbing to Prevent Grass from Invading Your Landscaping

The Art of Concrete Curbing: Enhancing Your Landscape with Durability and Style

When it comes to improving the look and functionality of your outdoor space, concrete curbing offers a perfect combination of durability, customization, and visual appeal. But what sets our concrete curbing apart? Let’s take a deeper dive into how our process works and why it’s the smart choice for your landscaping needs.

You spend time designing the perfect outdoor space, planting shrubs, mulching flower beds, and edging walkways. But over time, you notice one problem—grass creeping into areas it shouldn’t. It’s a constant battle for homeowners. The good news? Decorative curbing is a simple yet powerful way to keep grass in check and protect the structure of your landscape.

Why Grass Creep Is a Problem

Without clear borders, grass roots and runners easily spread into flower beds, rock gardens, and paths. This leads to:

  • Time-consuming weeding
  • Loss of clean visual separation
  • Damage to mulch and plants

Even regular trimming can’t fully stop this spread. What you need is a barrier that goes below the surface—and that’s where curbing comes in.

How Curbing Blocks Grass Spread

1. Subsurface Barrier

Unlike edging that sits just on the topsoil, concrete curbing is installed slightly below ground level. This:

  • Blocks grass runners from spreading under the surface
  • Keeps mulch in and grass out
  • Minimizes the need for weekly touch-ups

2. Continuous Installation

Curbing is poured continuously along your desired outline. That means:

  • No gaps or seams where grass can sneak through
  • A tight, clean edge that stays in place
  • Less movement over time, unlike metal or plastic options

3. Easy Lawn Maintenance

When you install curbing, mowing becomes quicker. The edge creates a defined line, eliminating the need for additional trimming. You’ll:

  • Save time with every mow
  • Reduce blade damage from hitting rocks or buried plastic
  • Improve the look of your lawn’s border instantly

Design Options That Fit Your Style

Curbing isn’t just practical—it can enhance your yard design too. Homeowners can choose from:

  • Smooth or textured finishes
  • Straight or flowing curves
  • Custom patterns or stamping
  • Colors that match the home or garden decor

This lets you combine form and function, solving a problem while adding beauty to your space.

Long-Term Benefits

Concrete edging isn’t a quick fix—it’s a lasting improvement. Once installed:

  • No more edging plastic popping up
  • No more creeping grass cleanup
  • Better definition for your outdoor zones

It’s a one-time investment that saves hours of effort season after season.

Want to keep your yard looking sharp and grass-free? Reach out to J&J Custom Curbing for a free quote and see how our edging solutions can transform your lawn.