Stone Edging
That Lasts
Clean, defined borders for your beds, patios, and pathways — installed with premium edgers in your choice of color and style.
Clean Borders,
Defined Spaces
Stone edging is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to your yard. It defines your beds, contains your mulch or rock, and gives your entire landscape a finished, intentional look.
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Recent Stone Edging Projects
A sample of what we've installed across Madison, McFarland, Middleton & beyond.
Latest edging job: about 220 feet of tumbled Belgian edging around new planting beds in Waunakee.
More edging jobs: fieldstone boulder edging in Hawks Landing, Verona · stone edging and a rock bed refresh in McFarland · a Belgian paver patio and edged foundation bed in Middleton.
Stone Edging Pricing in Madison, WI
Stone edging is priced per linear foot installed. Final price depends on edger material, site access, and any required excavation or bed prep. Here's a real-world look at what our edging projects typically cost.
Premium tumbled Belgian edgers, natural stone, granite, or small boulder edging — installed on a properly compacted base for long-term performance through Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles.
What's Included
- Site layout and grade evaluation
- Excavation for proper installation depth
- Compacted gravel base where required
- Premium edgers in your choice of color and style
- Hand-fit curves, corners, and transitions
- Tight joints and clean line work
- Site cleanup and final walkthrough
- 1-year workmanship warranty
What Affects Final Price
- Total linear footage of the project
- Edger material selected (tumbled Belgian, granite, natural stone)
- Existing bed condition and required excavation
- Site access for equipment and material delivery
- Complex curves, corners, or step-downs
- Removal of existing edging or borders
- Integration with new mulch, plantings, or hardscape
How We Quote
- Free in-person walkthrough of your property
- Measure linear footage and assess site conditions
- Discuss material options and show samples
- Detailed written proposal within 48 hours
- No high-pressure sales, no hidden fees
- 50/50 payment structure for standard projects
Popular Add-Ons
Stone edging looks even better as part of a complete outdoor upgrade. Here's what our best projects combine it with.
Stone edging and a paver patio are a natural combination — clean borders define the space and give your entire outdoor living area a cohesive, finished look.
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New edging is the right time to top the bed with fresh mulch or decorative rock, so the border and the bed look finished together.
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Why stop at the edges? Pair your new stone edging with a recurring lawn care plan — mowing, trimming, and seasonal maintenance to keep your whole yard looking sharp all season.
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Local Crew.
High Standards.
When you hire YD Exterior Visions, your project gets the attention it deserves.
Our own crew installs every stone edging project — no shortcuts. You get consistent quality from start to finish.
We set edgers properly — packed tight with the right base — so they don't shift, heave, or scatter after a Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycle.
Our clients consistently call out our communication and quality. We show up when we say we will and leave your yard cleaner than we found it.
Stone Edging Questions, Answered Honestly
The questions Madison homeowners ask most before starting a stone edging project — answered straight, without sales fluff. If yours isn't here, just call or text.
How long does stone edging last?
Properly installed stone edging is built to last. Tumbled Belgian edgers and natural granite don't degrade, fade, or break down. What determines actual lifespan is the installation: edgers installed on a compacted base with the right depth stay locked in place through Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles, while edgers set in loose soil or without proper base prep can shift, heave, or scatter within a few seasons. Built right, stone edging will outlast almost everything else in your landscape.
What types of stone edging do you install?
We install premium edgers including tumbled Belgian (in colors like Quarry Gray, Belgian Gray, Belgian Autumn, and Kendall Charcoal), natural granite (Rose Granite, Buff Granite, Granite Gray, Kendall Gray), and small boulder edging for a more rustic look. We bring physical samples to every consultation so you can see exactly how each option looks against your home and existing landscape before committing.
How long does a stone edging installation take?
Most stone edging projects take 1 to 3 working days from start to finish. A standard 60-foot front-yard install typically runs 1 to 2 days. Larger property-wide projects with multiple beds, complex curves, or required excavation can run 3 to 5 days. Weather can extend timelines — we don't rush base prep when conditions aren't right, because shortcuts there are what cause edgers to shift in year two or three.
Why is stone edging better than plastic or metal edging?
Plastic edging warps, fades, and lifts out of the ground after a few Wisconsin winters. Metal edging rusts and bends. Both look cheap up close. Stone edging is a one-time install that looks better with age, doesn't require replacement, and dramatically improves the curb appeal of your property. The upfront cost is higher than plastic, but you're not coming back to replace it in 3-5 years like you would with cheaper materials.
Do you offer a project minimum for stone edging?
Yes, our minimum project size for stone edging is $1,000. This covers the setup, equipment mobilization, and material delivery costs that exist on every project regardless of size. Most residential edging jobs land between $1,500 and $4,000 depending on linear footage and material choice. For projects under our minimum, we recommend bundling edging with another service like a mulch refresh, new plantings, or a patio install to bring the total project value up.
Can stone edging hold back mulch or rock without it spilling out?
Yes — that's one of its main jobs. We install edgers at the right depth and height to fully contain mulch or decorative rock inside the bed, without spilling onto the lawn or sidewalk. Properly installed edging keeps your beds looking clean for years and significantly reduces the maintenance time spent re-edging or sweeping mulch back into place.
What kind of warranty do you offer on stone edging?
All of our stone edging installations come with a written 1-year workmanship warranty from the day we finish. If edging we installed fails because of our work, we fix it at no charge, labor included. Granite and tumbled Belgian edgers are built to last. Frost heave, weather and de-icing salt aren't covered. See our warranty page for the full terms.
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Recent stone edging projects
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