The “Deep-Set” Brick Rule: Why Most Gardeners Are Edging Their Lawns Wrong

Finishing the Edge So It Stays Put

Fill the joints

Once the brick is set, sweep in polymeric sand or another jointing sand if that suits your setup.

This helps stabilize the bricks and reduces shifting. It also makes the whole border look more finished right away.

Don’t overwater the joints

If you use polymeric sand, mist lightly and follow the product directions. Too much water can wash it out or leave a hazy film on the brick.

I learned this the hard way once and spent an embarrassing amount of time scrubbing pavers with a brush.

Backfill the bed side neatly

Bring soil or mulch up to the edge, but don’t bury the top of the brick. That defeats the clean line you just worked so hard to create.

A visible top edge helps with weed control edging, mowing, and overall bed definition.

Clean up before you call it done

Brush off debris, check the line, and make tiny adjustments while everything is still fresh.

This last 15 minutes makes a huge difference in curb appeal. Next, I’m getting into the biggest installation mistakes and how to avoid them, because honestly, most edging problems are very predictable, so hit the next button below.