The Secret to Perfectly Curved Brick Edging (No Specialized Tools Required)

How to Lay Bricks in a Curve Without Cutting

Angle each brick slightly to follow the bend

Set the first few bricks in place and rotate each one just a bit. That tiny angle change is what forms the curve.

This works whether you’re making brick mow strip edges, bed borders, or a flower bed edging line. Start loose, then fine-tune as you go.

Handle tight curves and sweeping curves differently

For broad curves, you can keep the spacing very close. For tighter curves, open the outer joint a little and keep the inner side snug.

That’s the easiest hose layout trick follow-up there is: broad shapes are forgiving, tight turns need more finesse. Don’t panic over small gaps.

Hide tiny gaps so the border still looks polished

A little soil, sand, or mulch around the bricks makes small openings much less noticeable. Once plants fill in, most people will never spot them.

Honestly, we notice our own mistakes way more than anyone else. I’ve stared at a tiny gap for ten minutes, then couldn’t find it the next day.

Try different brick patterns

Flat-laid brick gives a clean, easy border. Upright or brick soldier course edging adds height, while diagonal placement creates a more decorative look.

For beginners, flat or slightly angled bricks are easiest. Next, let’s get your spacing, height, and alignment looking intentional instead of homemade-in-a-bad-way, so hit the next button below.