12 Creative Lawn Edging Brick Patterns That Will Transform Your Curb Appeal

Soldier Course Brick Edging for a Formal, Upright Look

Soldier course brick edging with upright bricks adding formal flower bed definition and front yard curb appeal

How Soldier Course Works

In a soldier course edging, the bricks are set upright instead of laid flat. That gives you more height, stronger flower bed definition, and a more formal edge right away.

This style feels intentional. It is one of those little details that can make a yard look custom built.

Where It Shines Best

I love this pattern near entry paths, symmetrical foundation beds, and formal front gardens. It works especially well with clipped shrubs, boxwoods, roses, and tidy plant spacing.

If your house leans traditional, this edging can really pull things together. It also helps mulch stay put better than flatter borders.

Stability and Depth Matter

Because the bricks stand upright, you need a deeper trench and a firmer base. I usually add compacted gravel plus sand so the bricks do not wobble after the first heavy rain.

Cold climates need extra care here. In areas with freeze-thaw cycles, drainage-friendly edging is a must or you may end up with a border that looks like crooked teeth by spring.

Softening the Formal Look

You can balance this crisp border with looser plants like salvia, catmint, or trailing thyme. I like mixing strict edging with softer foliage because it keeps the landscape from feeling stiff.

This pattern is gorgeous, but the next one brings way more texture. Tap the next button below because herringbone is where things start to look seriously designer.