"Frogleg" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 May 2003 00:32:15 GMT, "Good Golly"
wrote:

I am looking for something to create a nice edge, both around
the many flower beds and along the driveway. I'm don't thing I am
ready to buy and big electric machine--but may consider
something like the two I have copied from TV shopping
shows. I've never bought from them--so two firsts!
$21.95
1. Edge Ripper Heavy Duty Lawn Edger-
$9.95
2. Improvements 43" Rolling Lawn Edger --Measures approx. 43"L
Cutting wheel measures approx. 6" diameter

I have a Bigfoot (apparently no longer manufactured/sold) tool that's
a sort of foot-shaped board on a handle with about a 10" x 4" blade
projecting from the bottom., and it's *terrific*. No noise, no fuel,
and very little effort. The edge-ripper looked very similar in
concept. You just position it, step on it, and Bigfoot cuts through
sod, roots and dirt for a very clean edge. Couldn't find a photo of
the Rolling Lawn Edger, but I had something that sounds similar, and I
was all purple in the face after ramming it through about 18" of
sidewalk edge.

I use a sod lifter from Lee Valley Tools
http://makeashorterlink.com/?I55112DB4 The primary function of the tool is
to remove sod, but you can also turn it perpendicular to the ground and use
it to cut an edge around your beds. The offset angle of the shaft and the
sharp blade make it perfectly suited for the task. It is a great tool for
removing sod when preparing new beds and eliminates the use of chemicals
such as Round-up. The sod can be moved to another area if needed.