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Sawtooth Brick Edging
Why sawtooth has so much charm
A sawtooth brick border uses bricks set at an angle in a repeating diagonal pattern. It feels playful, historic, and a little more decorative than flat-laid styles.
This one has real cottage-garden energy. It looks like it belongs beside herbs, roses, and a gravel path that’s been there forever.
Where it shines
Sawtooth edging works best along flower beds, looser borders, and informal paths. It softens the edge between structured hardscape and fluffy planting.
It’s especially lovely in a backyard cottage garden. The angled line keeps things neat without making the space feel too strict.
Keeping the layout even
The trick is keeping the angle consistent. If the bricks drift too much, the pattern starts to look messy instead of charming.
I mark out a few anchor points first, then fill in between. It takes longer, but it saves you from having to redo half the border later.
Best companions for this style
Sawtooth looks great with creeping thyme, catmint, dianthus, and lavender. It also pairs beautifully with gravel and weathered stone.
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