Landscape curbing costs $5 to $18 per linear foot or $400 to $2,200 total on average, including labor fees. Prices for the curbing material alone are $2 to $7 per linear foot for plain poured concrete or $3.50 to $8.50 per linear foot for stamped concrete. You can pay extra for decorative edging along a garden, lawn, or driveway.

Landscape curbing is the short border that runs along a garden, lawn, sidewalk, driveway, or house. Landscape curbing and edging helps enhance landscaping, protect decorative flower beds from damage due to water runoff, and increase a home’s curb appeal.

The best time to install anything with poured concrete is during dry, warm seasons. This is when inclement weather is the least likely to occur and therefore the least likely to ruin the concrete before it dries properly.

A typical landscape edging job takes about 50 to 200 linear feet of material, depending on your project’s scope.

Concrete edging takes: 

• Less than 1 hour to pour
• 1 to 2 days to dry
• 4 weeks to fully cure

Make sure you turn any sprinklers off and avoid any contact with the concrete during the first 48 hours. Otherwise, you could end up with pockmarks, paw prints, or flaws in the concrete.

Concrete curbing lasts 10 to 30 years on average, depending on your location and how well you take care of it. Extreme temperature changes may cause concrete to crack or become brittle slightly faster.

Before hiring landscape curb installers, make sure you:

• Read multiple company's reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
• Pick a licensed, insured, bonded company with 5 or more years of experience.
• Get three or more estimates to compare and contrast.
• Avoid the lowest bids as the quality may be lower.
• Ask questions about project costs before signing a contract.
• Make a payment schedule instead of paying in full before they start.

Asking these questions can help you find a qualified company:

• How long have you been in business?
• Is your company licensed, bonded, and insured?
• What certifications or qualifications do you have?
• Can I see some references from your previous jobs?
• Do you own or rent this curbing equipment?
• Does this estimate include all your equipment, labor, and delivery fees?
• How long should this job take from start to finish?
• Does this estimate include any debris removal?
• Will you get any necessary permits?
• What's the payment schedule for this project?
• What financing options do you guys offer?