Power edging creates a clean cut line between concrete and grass areas. In older Edmonton neighbourhoods, you may have seen grass growing into the sidewalks several inches. Power edging cuts that excess lawn off and creates a crisp line, which gives the lawn a very sharp and well groomed appearance. During the snow season, edged lawns also make snow shovelling much easier, by creating a straight edge between concrete and lawn to shovel against. The best time for power edging is in spring, but it can be done at any point during the spring, summer or fall. Some homeowners prefer to have it done once per month to maintain the curb appeal of their lawn.
Power edging is often confused with trimming. Trimming is using a string trimmer to cut the grass along fence lines and around obstacles.