15 Stylish and Affordable Brick Edging Ideas That Won't Break the Bank (2025)

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Double Stacked Brick Edging Tip Half Brick Edging Single Flat-Lay Brick Edging Tip Brick and Gravel Edging Combo Curvy Brick Edging Tip Pressed-in-the-Ground Brick Edging Tip Brick Rotunda Edging Intricate Brick Design Rustic Stacked Brick Edging Tip Textured Brick Edging Raised Brick Bed Tip Black Brick Curved Brick Pathway Brick Edging Around a Tree Round Brick Edging

You may think brick garden borders are for more traditional gardens, but brick edging is actually pretty versatile and is a stylish way to enhance your garden's appearance and functionality.

Whether you're creating pathways, defining flower beds, or adding a decorative touch to your outdoor space, we've gathered our favorite ideas to help inspire you to transform your yard into a beautiful and seamless oasis.

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Double Stacked Brick Edging

To create a raised border effect without the cost, double-stack the bricks around the edge of your garden bed. You can stack them neatly for a timeless look, or you can stack them with no particular pattern for an effortless look that will complement a wild, lush garden style.
Tip
Two-tier brick edging provides structure that can hold soil, mulch, or other decorative garden pieces more securely.
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Half Brick Edging

If your backyard already has a brick walkway, carry the look through to a garden edge by stacking them at the edge of the existing walkway. The look is timeless and works well in both traditional gardens and contemporary ones.
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Single Flat-Lay Brick Edging

You can't go wrong with a classic red brick border, no matter what style garden you have. It's simple, understated, and lets your flowers and plants take center stage while keeping everything contained.
Tip
Add a layer of compacted sand beneath the bricks to prevent shifting over time.
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Brick and Gravel Edging Combo

Combining a brick border with gravel adds texture to your backyard while also providing some contrast. This garden features a a variety of lush plants that are bordered by a seamless gravel and brick border. The combo adds clean lines to the space and provides good drainage to help keep pathways dry and keep overall maintenance a breeze.
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Curvy Brick Edging

Bring a natural flow to your garden with a curved border. This curved brick border softens the edges of the garden bed and complements the shapes of the natural elements in the garden.
Tip
Dig a trench deep enough to bury a third of the bricks for more stability.
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Pressed-in-the-Ground Brick Edging

Adding a border around plants that surround a garden feature can be tricky because of the shape. If your garden bed is circular, you can add bricks that both act as a border and as part of the garden's design.
This garden features bricks laid into the ground around a round bird bath that helps create a beautiful focal point in the garden. Adding the brick around the garden feature also makes mowing easier in hard-to-access areas.
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Before laying bricks, ensure the ground is level and free of debris. A solid foundation is key to a stable and attractive border.
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Brick Rotunda Edging

This quaint water feature is the focal point of this zen-style garden, and the brick border helps it stand out even more against the neutral, curved pathway. The brick also borders the rest of the garden to help guide you through the garden.
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Intricate Brick Design

If you want to add a one-of-a-kind design to your backyard, create garden beds in unique shapes. This trio of garden beds adds interest to this backyard chicken coop area with colorful flowers and seamless and subtle brick borders.
Use bricks in different yet complementary colors and sizes to create an even more intricate pattern and design.
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Rustic Stacked Brick Edging

Add some height and variety to your garden with a rustic-style stacked brick border. These hanging plants and garden trellis bring a cottage-style feel to this backyard, while the stacked brick border helps enhance the garden's charm while anchoring the outdoor space.
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Pair brick edging with colorful flowers and plants for a vibrant and inviting garden. Choose low-maintenance perennials to enjoy your garden year-round.
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Textured Brick Edging

A low-maintenance rock garden with succulents should have a low-maintenance border to go along with it.
The horizontally placed brick border adds a rustic look and brings texture to the yard because of the thick application of the mortar between the bricks. It's a nod to the laidback, low-maintenance style of the garden.
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Raised Brick Bed

A retaining garden wall is a great option if you have a sloped yard. It is initially an investment, but a brick retaining wall can withstand all the elements with little maintenance, and adds a classic look to a sloped yard filled with colorful plants.
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Choose bricks that are durable and weather-resistant to ensure longevity. Also consider the color and texture to match your garden's style.
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Black Brick

For a cohesive look, paint a brick border the same as the exterior of your home. It allows plants to stand out even more and adds a clean, finished look while providing curb appeal.
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Curved Brick Pathway

If you already have an established brick pathway in your yard, plant a garden bed up against it so it acts as double duty as a garden border.
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Brick Edging Around a Tree

A large tree in this front yard features a round garden bed bordered by classic brick. The brick border adds a clean look to the front yard and acts as a barrier that prevents mulch and soil from spreading.
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Round Brick Edging

If you have a small garden, you don't want to overwhelm your outdoor space with a large brick garden border. Instead, opt for smaller round bricks that still provide that timeless look.