Recognizing the Failings of Plastic Edging
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What happens here
The presenter then discusses another common but problematic landscaping solution: plastic edging. He explicitly advises against its use, citing its tendency to warp and become misshapen over time, which compromises its aesthetic and functional integrity. Additionally, he points out that plastic edging is often damaged by lawnmowers, leading to cracks and further deterioration. He concludes that in his experience, customers who have had plastic edging installed ultimately come to dislike it.
Goal: Understand why traditional plastic landscaping edging is an ineffective and undesirable solution.
Tools and materials
- Lawnmower N/A — Implied cause of damage to plastic edging
- Plastic Edging N/A — Illustrating a problematic landscaping border as an example