Short answer
Poured (extruded) concrete curbing runs about $3 to $8 per linear foot, stamped curbing $3 to $9, and precast concrete edging $2 to $3.50, per Lawn Love; most curbing projects come to $630 to $1,710 for about 180 feet. The common styles are a mower edge (a flat ledge for the mower wheel), a slant profile and stamped or colored finishes. Fiber-reinforced mixes resist cracking. Precast blocks and DIY molds are the do-it-yourself routes.
What concrete curbing is
Most residential landscape curbing is extruded: a crew mixes concrete on site and feeds it through a machine that presses a continuous curb in the shape of its mold, following a line marked on the ground. The curb is cut with control joints every few feet, then often colored or stamped. The result is one unbroken border with no stakes, no seams to open, and nothing to heave.
Other forms of concrete edging include precast edgers (blocks you set by hand) and hand-poured edges made with forms or molds.
Curbing styles
| Style | Shape | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Mower edge | Low flat ledge on the lawn side, taller face on the bed side | Mowing right to the bed; least trimming |
| Slant | Sloped face rising toward the bed | A clean, low profile; holds mulch |
| Block or square | Upright rectangular profile | Raised beds, a more formal line |
| Stamped and colored | Any profile pressed with a pattern (brick, stone, slate) and tinted | A brick or stone look in one continuous piece |
Profile names vary by installer; ask to see the mold shapes in person. A mower edge is the most practical where the curb meets lawn.
Cost
Concrete edging cost per linear foot
| Type | Cost per linear foot | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Poured (extruded) curbing | $3 to $8 | Lawn Love |
| Stamped curbing | $3 to $9 | Lawn Love |
| Precast concrete edging | $2 to $3.50 | Lawn Love |
| Poured concrete edging (material) | $3 to $8 | LawnStarter |
| Precast concrete (material) | $3 to $5.50 | LawnStarter |
Lawn Love puts most curbing projects at $630 to $1,710 for about 180 feet, with a national average of about $1,170. Many installers have a minimum charge, so small jobs cost more per foot. Compare every material in landscape edging cost.
Cracking and how to limit it
- Control joints. Cuts every few feet give cracks a place to form out of sight.
- Fiber in the mix. University of Illinois Extension notes that poured concrete with polyolefin fibers resists cracking. Ask your installer what goes in the mix.
- A firm, even base. Fresh fill and soft spots settle; compacted soil does not.
- Keep tree roots in mind. A curb close to a large tree can be lifted as roots grow.
Concrete edging options
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01Pro install
Extruded concrete curbing
Best for: long lawn edges you want to mow over and never reset
- Cost
- $3 to $8/ft (Lawn Love)
- Install
- Curbing crew
- Styles
- Mower edge, slant, stamped
- Continuous, no seams to open
- Permanent; plan the layout first
- Ask about fiber mix and joint spacing
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02DIY
Precast concrete edgers
Best for: DIY borders with a stone or scalloped look
- Cost
- $2 to $3.50/ft (Lawn Love)
- Base
- Sand
- Shapes
- Straight, curved, scalloped
- Oldcastle is one brand that comes up in searches; sizes vary by product
- Set on sand like stone edging
- Joints let grass in; trim along them
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03Hand poured
DIY concrete edging mold
Best for: a poured look on a DIY budget
- Form
- Plastic mold or form
- Fill
- Bagged concrete mix
- Pace
- Section by section
- Gets a continuous look without a machine
- Slow on long runs
- Mix and cure per the bag instructions
DIY: precast or molds
Precast edgers: dig a trench deep enough for the edger plus about 1 inch of sand, as Gertens suggests for stone and concrete edgers, then level each block on the sand and backfill. It is the same method as brick edging.
Molds and forms: cut a shallow trench, set the mold, fill it with mixed concrete, strike it off and move along. Follow the mold maker’s instructions and the concrete bag for mixing and curing. Cut or tool control joints as you go.
What you need
Before you commit
- Live with the bed shape for a season first; curbing is hard to move.
- For a lighter, adjustable edge, look at steel or plastic.
- For a brick or stone look with joints, see brick and stone.
- Compare everything in materials compared.
Questions people ask
How much does concrete landscape curbing cost?
Lawn Love puts poured curbing at about $3 to $8 per linear foot, stamped at $3 to $9 and precast at $2 to $3.50, with most projects at $630 to $1,710 for about 180 feet and a national average of about $1,170. LawnStarter gives $3 to $8 for poured concrete edging and $3 to $5.50 for precast.
Does concrete curbing crack?
It can, especially where soil moves or roots push. Installers cut control joints so cracks form at the joints rather than across the face. University of Illinois Extension notes that poured concrete with polyolefin fibers resists cracking.
Can I install concrete curbing myself?
Extruded curbing needs a curbing machine and a mixer, so most homeowners hire it out. DIY options are precast concrete edgers set on sand, or plastic forms and molds you fill with concrete one section at a time.
What is a mower edge curb?
A curb profile with a low, flat ledge on the lawn side and a taller face on the bed side. The mower wheel rides on the ledge so the blade cuts right to the edge, which cuts down on string trimming.
Is concrete curbing worth it?
If the bed layout is settled and you want an edge that does not need resetting, it is one of the lowest-upkeep options. It is hard to change later, and it costs more up front than plastic or no-dig edging.
Sources
- Lawn Love, How much does landscape curbing cost? (updated October 2026)
- LawnStarter, How much does landscape edging cost? (updated December 27, 2025)
- University of Illinois Extension, Bed edges (Rhonda Ferree, 2015)
- Gertens, Edging options beyond vinyl (garden center guide)
- Call 811, Know what is below (national call-before-you-dig line)
Last reviewed October 12, 2026. Products, sizes and listings change; check the product details before you buy, call 811 before you dig, and follow the maker’s instructions.