Garden question regarding bed defining edgers

[Baitball Blogger]

Will also cross-post to the Garden section.

I'm just a homeowner, but I want to make clear, crisp edges along my garden beds like the ones that commercial edgers are capable of making. Technically, you only use them at the beginning of the season because they are designed to throw the excess dirt into the bed. Something you don't want to do after the mulch has been applied.

Realistically, there are only two bed defining edgers on the market. One is from Stihl and the other from Echo. Both are gas driven, hand-held machines. I prefer not to have a gas operated machine so I'm looking for options.

So, does anyone have any garden hack that can accomplish the same task without resorting to a manual edger? Because the line trimmers and common edgers just are not cutting it.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

1. For the power needed to do the job, you'll need something gas operated.

Or, get out a spade and go at it. It’s what my step-dad used to do for my mom’s garden every season.

[Baitball Blogger]

2. Maybe Home Depot rents them?

[Dr Hobbitstein]

3. Possibly. I'd look into equipment rental places in your area. nt

[Botany]

4. Get a good spade and use a pitch fork too.

https://www.amleo.com/leonard-classic-full-strap-spade-with-foot-pad-/p/AMP13/?kc=amlshop19n,&mkwid=sCWGW7TVY%7Cdc&pcrid=172283396324&pkw=&pmt=&plc=&prd=AMP13,AMP13&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&slid=&pgrid=41306058907&ptaid=pla-18283950120&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_f3QpKfQ4wIVUdbACh0EmAkoEAQYAyABEgIWsfD_BwE

They have cheaper ones too. Not unless you plan to go into the landscaping business I wouldn't
buy the power tool. Hire a local company for the 1st edging and then you can maintain it from there.

[Tiggeroshii]

5. Commenting to come back for future reference