Concrete Edging Installation Services in Minnesota

Curb appeal shouldn’t cost you your weekends.

If your lawn feels like it’s constantly spilling into your flower beds or you’re tired of flimsy plastic edging giving up every season, you’re not alone. For homeowners across Plymouth, MN, and the greater Twin Cities area, finding a clean, durable, and aesthetically pleasing landscape solution can be frustrating.

That’s where concrete edging steps in. In this post, we’ll walk you through the best ideas for concrete lawn borders, explore the styles that complement your home, and show you how it can significantly reduce your outdoor maintenance.

Comparison of concrete, plastic, and metal lawn borders

Why Homeowners Choose Concrete Edging Over Other Options

Concrete edging isn’t just practical — it’s elegant, customizable, and built to last.

Here’s why it’s quickly becoming a favorite in Minnesota neighborhoods:

  1. Zero Shifting: Unlike plastic or metal edging, it won’t move with soil or freeze-thaw cycles.
  2. Built-in Beauty: Choose from slate, cobblestone, or.
  3. One-Day Installation: Professional curbing can be installed quickly without disturbing your yard.
  4. Lowers Maintenance: Creates a mower-friendly border that blocks mulch spills and weed creep.

Showcase Services, we’ve installed decorative concrete curbing for hundreds of Twin Cities homeowners — and most say it completely transformed their yard’s look and feel.

Best Concrete Edging Styles for Curb Appeal

Not all concrete curbing looks the same. You can personalize your borders to complement your home’s architecture and landscape theme. View examples in our gallery.

Popular Styles:

Stamped and colored concrete edging around flower beds

1. Straight (Flat) Concrete Edging

Best for: Modern and minimalist landscapes

  1. Clean, linear edges with a smooth finish.
  2. Commonly used to separate lawns from flowerbeds or pathways.
  3. Simple to install and ideal for formal designs.

2. Curved Concrete Edging

Best for: Naturalistic or flowing garden designs

  1. Follows organic, curved shapes for a softer look.
  2. Great for gardens that emphasize natural contours or irregular planting beds.
  3. Can be pre-cast or poured-in-place.

3. Stamped Concrete Edging

Best for: Adding texture and visual interest

  1. Concrete is stamped with patterns (such as brick, stone, or wood grain) before it sets.
  2. Mimics the look of other materials at a lower cost.
  3. A wide variety of patterns and colors are available.

4. Colored (Dyed or Stained) Concrete Edging

Best for: Customizing to match your landscape or home

  1. They are added for permanent color.
  2. Colors range from earth tones to bold accent shades.
  3. Often used alongside stamping for enhanced visual impact.

5. Slant/Angled Edge (Mower Style)

Best for: Easy lawn maintenance

  1. Edging has a sloped face so a lawnmower wheel can run over it.
  2. Common around lawns and sidewalks to simplify trimming.
  3. Reduces the need for string trimming.

6. Curb-Style Concrete Edging

Best for: Heavy-duty, long-lasting separation

  1. Tall, raised edges like small curbs.
  2. Ideal for driveways, tree rings, and preventing mulch or gravel spillage.
  3. Can also provide structural reinforcement in high-traffic areas.

7. Exposed Aggregate Concrete Edging

Best for: Textured and durable finishes

  1. is washed away to reveal embedded stones.
  2. Decorative, slip-resistant, and highly durable.
  3. Suitable for upscale gardens and commercial properties.

8. Poured-in-Place Continuous Edging

Best for: Seamless, custom-shaped landscapes

  1. Installed on-site with a concrete extruding machine.
  2. Can follow complex shapes or terrain.
  3. Provides strong, long-lasting borders.

9. Precast Concrete Blocks

Best for: Easy installation and modular designs

  1. Comes in interlocking or standalone block segments.
  2. Minimal tools and equipment required.
  3. Often imitates brick or stone.
Concrete landscape curbing being installed in fall season

When Should You Install Concrete Landscape Borders?

While concrete curbing can be installed spring through fall, timing it right has its benefits.

  1. Spring: Ideal for prepping before planting season.
  2. Early Summer: Best for warm, quick cures and fresh mulch installs.
  3. Fall: Lock in a clean look before winter hits.

Also, add real estate value when prepping your home for sale — a subtle upgrade buyers notice. See how others have upgraded in our blog. Whether you’re interested in cement lawn borders, formed concrete edging, or poured-in-place systems, choosing the best concrete edging style ensures lasting results.

Concrete Edging vs. Other Lawn Borders

Let’s break down how concrete edging compares to other lawn border options like edging for concrete walkways and garden edging alternatives:

Feature Concrete Edging Plastic Edging Metal Edging
Durability ✅ 15+ years ❌ 1–2 years ⚠️ 3–5 years
Maintenance ✅ Low ❌ High ⚠️ Moderate
Design Flexibility ✅ High ❌ Low ⚠️ Medium
Curb Appeal ✅ High ❌ Low ⚠️ Neutral
Mower-Friendly ✅ Yes ❌ No ⚠️ Not always
Side-by-side comparison of concrete, metal, and plastic edging types

What Our Clients Say

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Robert Schultz
June 12, 2025

Erik was very easy to work with. We had showcase services out to do seamless curbing done around our home. The crew got to the house and went right to work getting the job done. The finished project look absolutely great. We are going to have them out to have more landscape curbing done later this year.

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cindy mckee
May 30, 2025

Just a shout out to Jess!!! She’s amazing! When we call she’s ALWAYS so helpful and polite. Can’t say enough good things about her! We have recommended several members of our family to your company and Jess is a big reason why. Thank you Jess much appreciated.

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Jon Hanbury
August 30, 2024

We had Showcase install concrete curbing around the front and back of our house. Project turned out great and we love the way it looks + no more maintenance on black edging. Team was very good and explained everything well.

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Karey Sargent
August 3, 2024

Jonathan and his crew were amazing from beginning to end for our families two decorative curbing projects. We would highly recommend to anyone in the future ... money well spent!!

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Joseph DeMarco
July 6, 2024

Jonathon and the team at Showcase did a a great job replacing the black rubber trim around the perimeter of our house and two trees out front. Jonathon was informative, patient and incredibly knowledgeable to work with. He was able to answer all of our questions and tell us what to expect throughout the entire process. Our neighbors did the same and they had a very positive experience as well. Top notch company and customer service. Would highly recommend Showcase and getting curbing to update your houses curb appeal!

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Diane Haugen
May 13, 2024

Showcase replaced the old rubber lawn edging around the our home and trees, and it is stunning! Jonathon was extremely informative and helpful in determining style/color, and his recommendation was spot-on, and no high pressure sales! The crew was prompt, professional and did quality work. I highly recommend Showcase services!

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KEVIN OCONNOR
February 15, 2024

We have used Showcase services for 4 years now for Christmas lights and decorations and would highly recommend them! They are professional, competitively priced and do a great job of communicating with their customers about scheduling and understanding our expectations.

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Al Randen
February 9, 2024

Thanks again for a wonderful job on our pine tree. This image is from the first time Showcase Services wrapped it with lights and this years was even more spectacular, but I didn't capture it as we didn't have snow. Thanks again and we'll see you next year!

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Catherine Fox
February 8, 2024

I was so happy with my Holiday lighting! Not only did the lights look beautiful but they did a great job hanging my lights and taking them down. They were responsive and easy to work with. I recommended them to my neighbors and they were as happy as we were. I am definitely going to be using Showcase services again.

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Sue A
February 7, 2024

This business did custom holiday lights for us. Great to work with! They had good ideas, quality products and excellent customer service. We will definitely use them again.

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John Wilson
February 5, 2024

On time, great display, came back to resolve minor issue, will uae as professional, courteous, and will use again!

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Cassie Hendrickson
January 30, 2024

My company has collaborated on a holiday project with Showcase Services two years in a row now and I can't say enough good things. They are responsive, flexible and always going above and beyond to provide excellent customer and business service. Jonathan and his team do the most and we will continue to work with them year after year. - Cassie and the Pretty Creative team

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A Google User
May 22, 2023

Jonathon and his team were great. He was responsive, professional and his business provided a great value. Design aesthetic and color / design patterns were exactly what we wanted. We implemented their concrete edging around our house and a garden. Looks great and feel confident on the quality standing the test of time!

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Marge Meeker
May 19, 2023

We would highly recommend this service. They were on schedule, very professional, honest and gave great advice for helping to choose which stones for color contrast, etc. We are very pleased with the results in our backyard and how beautiful it looks now.

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Stephanie Martha
April 13, 2023

They did our Holiday lighting and did a wonderful job!

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Rick Moulton
April 8, 2023

Showcase does an excellent job of Christmas Light installation.

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Mary Doubek
April 6, 2023

I had them do my Christmas lights for the last 2 years. They are very dependable and did a fantastic job!

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Mike MacIsaac
March 30, 2023

We use Showcase Services every year for our home Christmas lights. They do a great job!

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Keri Nelson
March 2, 2023

For years, they have installed our holiday lighting and it’s impressive every time. Looks amazing, brings us lots of joy. Plus, everyone is a pleasure to interact with…so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Highly recommend.

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Cindy Snyder
March 1, 2023

Showcase Services did Christmas light trimming for us. We were very pleased with the finished look and pleased with how careful the workers were with our plantings.

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Patrick Hawkins
February 27, 2023

We have been using Showcase Services for a number of years and they provide wonderful products and services. First, they designed and then installed a beautiful landscape lighting system that is everything we envisioned and more. Also, for the last number of years they have put up awesome Christmas lighting that we love! They are truly the best at what they do and Jonathon and crews have always been professional, on-time, and willing to go the extra mile to make our experience one we will never regret. Highly recommend Showcase Services/Christmas Decor of the Twin Cities! Pat & Michele Hawkins

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Bonni Jacobson
February 19, 2023

I am thrilled with the curbing that Showcase Services installed in our landscaping to help define some gardens. They look great and Jonathon and his team could not have been any easier to work with. I really appreciated the wide variety of choices as well as the assistance with selecting some really nice colors and curbing types to complement our home and yard. The samples that Jonathon brought out during the consultation were really helpful for visualizing the finished product, although it turned out even better than I envisioned. I'm so excited for spring to arrive, so I can get to work on my new garden spaces!

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Steve Selby
February 18, 2023

I’ve been using them for a few years now to do my exterior Christmas lighting - house trim and trees. They do an amazing job and make sure you are 100% satisfied with the result. They are more than happy to come out and make changes and are quick to resolve any issues. The crews are friendly and professional and the office/sales staff is very responsive and helpful with design ideas. I highly recommend them.

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Christian Paul
February 10, 2023

I have been using Showcase for 3 years for Christmas lights. Their pricing is great, lights always work and customer service is top notch. Highly recommended!

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Christina Sheran
February 8, 2023

Service is great and professional. My house is the best looking house every Christmas. Would recommend this company to all friends.

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Josh S
February 6, 2023

Great company and very detailed in their work.

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Kristen Karpinsky
January 31, 2023

Showcase Services does our outdoor Christmas Light installation every year. They are professional and dependable. I highly recommend their service.

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Lee Beauduy
July 8, 2022

We've been wanting to upgrade our landscaping with curbing for quite some time; we should've done it sooner. The result is fantastic! The process could not have been easier as Jonathon delivered samples to the house in multiple colors at the time he measured and estimated the project. I was particularly pleased with the crew's attention to detail when they installed the curbing. They obviously had a "get it done right" attitude. I have some finishing work to do and the photo doesn't do it justice, but it is a relatively good representation. Showcase Services gets an A+.

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Chris Gran
June 24, 2022

Great looking landscape curbing at reasonable prices. Lots of styles available with nice color selection too, and very solid, stable and secure products. They respond quickly to quotes, answer all questions, and provide good design advice as well when requested. Crew was on time, friendly, and efficient. And they follow up after the work has been completed. Would recommend Showcase Services to all.

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Lynn Choromanski
June 10, 2022

I was very pleased with the project they completed for me. I would highly recommend this business.

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Andrew Spence
May 23, 2022

I have used them on two projects. They do what they say they will do. What more can you ask for from a contractor? They are timely, responsive, and easy to work with. Add some light to your dull and boring life! Just kidding. I am sure your life is great but a little light from Showcase will make it better 🙂

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Oz Santos
April 26, 2022

Showcase Services is a great business to deal with!! Extremely recommend it!

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Fadwa Elamin
September 9, 2021

This team did an outstanding job for me! They asked for my input and included me in the decision making process, they were receptive to making changes as I kept changing my mind! The entire crew was extremely professional and they did exactly what they said they are going to do within the timeline and budget they specified upfront! I recommend them to anyone who wants a beautiful curb appeal!!! Thank you showcase Services!

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Lawrence Graham
August 24, 2021

Very responsive when we made our enquiry and provided excellent solutions to two houses we needed lighting for. One had been a problem for years when done by a different vendor but Showcase fixed it and it now works wonderfully. I would definitely recommend them for any outdoor lighting.

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Phil Miller
August 23, 2021

We are really happy with our backyard lighting project! Jonathan and his crew did a great job of designing, installing and finishing the work. We wanted some accent lighting on our large silver maple and garden statues, a set of path lights along our new patio walkway, and some overhead lighting in our patio dining area. He went out of his way to find just the right accessories to give our backyard lighting a personal touch. And he was amazingly flexible throughout the project as we came up with new ideas and changed our initial design. COULD NOT be happier. We highly recommend Showcase Services for any outdoor lighting projects -- they really are a great group of people to work with!

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Jacqueline Byers
July 20, 2021

Jonathan did an outstanding job designing lighting to showcase our new garden installation. We had more fixtures installed than our original landscapers did, for a lower cost. He also fixed an issue with our existing lighting at no cost. We are absolutely thrilled with the service, quality, and results!

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Judy Kilgore
June 11, 2021

Love their service and quality of work! Their communication and commitment to any size job, large or small, did not disappoint! Very pleased customer! Thank you!

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Gene Heath
June 3, 2021

Had showcase services do the curbing around my entire house. Looks great and they are really easy to work with. Great company

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kathryn gannon
June 2, 2021

We utilized Showcase Services for their decorative curbing and we are so thrilled with how it turned out! My husband and I moved into a newly built home last year and wanted something that would make our landscaping really pop and the decorative curbing was exactly what we needed. We called around a few different companies that curbing, but ultimately of the different options - Showcase had the best patterns, widest variety of colors, and they were priced very aggressively while seeming to be the most professional option out there. We worked with Jonathan who was excellent, he was super responsive (even via text) and everything got done exactly when mentioned. If your thinking about decorative curbing - save some time and go with Showcase Services. Here are some pictures of how our landscaping turned out below! Jordan & Kathryn

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Jonathon was great, followed through perfectly, Great Job, looking forward to do business again.

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Orhan Uner
May 20, 2021

We recently used Showcase Services to replace our accent lighting around the house. Instead of showing up with the intent of selling us lighting, they came prepared to solve our problem with our current lighting and attempted to use any existing components to reduce expense. They did an excellent job, and by replacing halogen lighting with LED we will save on electrical expense. I highly recommend Johnathon Steen and Showcase Services. Excellent choice!

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Label Support
May 10, 2021

We had 200 feet of landscape curbing put in. It’s beautiful! These guys pay attention to detail, offer great consultation and did it on time and in budget. No more black edging to deal with thank god!

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Sachin Mehta
May 6, 2021

Jonathan and his team worked on the curbing in our house and also some landscaping work. The team did an amazing job and we could not be happier. I would highly recommend Jonathan and showcase services for your landscape lights and curbing.

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Kiran Lassi
April 15, 2021

Jonathon and his team are amazing! They really know how to highlight the strong Architectural features of your home and provide great lighting that helps with security purposes also. They are timely, professional and very helpful in giving you different ideas without being pushy at all. I would recommend this company in a heartbeat for anyone that's look for incredible quality and work. Thanks so much Showcase Services!

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Nancy Wynn
July 17, 2020

This is a wonderful company and I can’t say enough about them. They repaired our very dated outdoor landscape lighting system and we couldn’t be more pleased. These people are professional and do fabulous work. If there’s a problem, they are back in a heartbeat.. they truly want their customers happy. Not only that, they are reasonably priced and never tried to hard sell anything to us. Without question we would use them again and would happily refer them without hesitation!

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Jenny Kimball
June 27, 2020

We couldn’t be happier with this company! We met with Jonathon and he listened, advised and helped us create beautiful outdoor lighting that was custom to our home. He worked within our budget to accomplish all of our wants and needs. They do what it takes to make it perfect. My favorite thing about them is that they set up a trial lights display for a weekend so we could decide what we liked before investing with them. It really sealed our confidence in them that they will help you in any way and this is a company we wanted to work with - Erik and Adam are hardworking and will come and do the best job they can for you. You won’t be disappointed when working with these gentlemen!

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johnnylarson100
June 14, 2020

We have new landscape lighting in our yard and are really enjoying the atmosphere it’s brought to our home. There are lights in the gardens, on the trees and pillars...lovely. Many thanks to Jonathan Steen and the crew. They were very professional.

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Jill Henning
May 8, 2020

I can't say enough about working with Jonathon and the team at Showcase lighting! I would definitely use them for additional services and recommend them to anyone wanting to work with a top notch company. They are responsive, professional, and truly strive to ensure their clients are satisfied with their work!

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Drew Fautsch, DC
April 16, 2020

Great company doing amazing things with lights! Check them out if your looking for that missing piece to your home or business!

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David Wahrenbrock
July 11, 2019

Last year they installed some extensive landscaping lights. They were extremely professional and great to work with. Last night at 9:00 i emailed them that a few bulbs on a string of lights were not working. At 5:30 am they responded that the dimmer needed adjustments, by 2:00 they were here, fixed it and left a replacement set of bulbs. That is real customer service , a year later and rock star service. I also live in Wisconsin , so it wasn’t a five minute drive over.

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Susan SlatteryBurke
February 26, 2019

Christmas Decor does a really nice job. Crew is friendly and efficient. CD has always been very accommodating and quick to fix anything that needs fixing i.e. tree stops lighting. I highly recommend Christmas Decor for your holiday lighting and decor.

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Jeff Lemasters
February 18, 2019

First time using Christmas Decor. Very professional and looked great.

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Denise Hedden
February 14, 2019

We have been using their service for over 5 years to install and take down our Christmas lights and have been pleased with the overall experience. Quality service with great ideas for decorating!

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Mike Thelander
February 11, 2019

Great customer service. We've used Christmas Decor for the last 3 years. A couple of times we had a minor problem with the lights (for example, a light becomes unattached from a gutter). They come out within a day if not the same day to get things back to 100%.

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Rob Duchscher
February 7, 2019

Good service. Good quality. I even came home one day to find them rechecking the lights after a strong wind to see if all was still good. I highly recommend them!

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M Nasifoglu
September 24, 2018

John and his team are meticulous, neat and customer oriented. They listened to our questions and concerns and found the best solution to meet our needs. We love the placement suggestions and how magnificent our yard looks at night. We can not compliment them enough.

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Roger T
September 22, 2018

The Showcase Lighting company did a great job refitting my old halogen system. They have great customer service and made sure everything was working perfectly. Their products are also very high quality. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for an install or refit.

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House of Avondale
July 6, 2018

Jonathon and his team made this process simple and fun...and in the end, they delivered a fantastic lighting project. Our home and yard look transformed. They were very detail oriented and worked...and re-worked...every lighting element until it was just right. I would HIGHLY recommend them to friends, neighbors and family.

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Brian Steines
June 6, 2018

Jonathan and the crew came in and wowed us with a light demo of our backyard and a revamp of all our old halogen lights. Fantastic to work with, answered all my questions, and reworked until we were 100% satisfied. If only all contract services could be this good and on top of things.

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Aaron Binstock
November 28, 2017

Showcase lighting did a phenomenal job with our lighting on our pool deck and back yard . They also updated our front yard lighting which was 14 years old and it looks great. Highly recommended.

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Kyle
August 20, 2017

Very happy with the work that Showcase Lighting provided and was a great experience working with them. Highly recommend them!

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Mary Beerling
August 1, 2017

The transformation of my house is amazing! The addition of a few strategically placed lights really highlights the unique architecture and has given my house a definite "wow" factor. Jonathon and his crew are professionals that have a creative vision that blends perfectly with my ideas for lighting my home.

Thinking About Concrete Edging Near You?

Your yard deserves a border that works as hard as you do. Whether you want a clean lawn line, decorative concrete garden borders, or low-maintenance cement edging for landscaping, concrete edging delivers. Learn more about our team

Or to see what’s possible, contact us today.

FAQ: Concrete Edging for Minnesota Homes

Properly installed concrete edging is reinforced and sealed to handle weather swings. Hairline cracks are rare and mostly cosmetic.

Yes! The smooth, sloped design allows mower wheels to glide along the edge, eliminating the need for weed trimming.

Most projects are completed in a single day, depending on the layout and length.

A clear sealant is applied during the installation process. Resealing every 3–5 years can extend the life of the sealant and enhance its color.

Why Concrete Edging Is a Smart Choice for Your Landscape

Concrete edging is more than a clean line between your grass and garden — it’s a low-maintenance, high-impact upgrade for your entire yard. With a variety of textures and patterns available, it’s easy to match your style while reducing yard work.

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