Judy I use a scalloped edging made of heavy duty plastic. They are white (matches my picket fence) and each section is about 12" long and about 8" high. At each end is a steel rod that you push into the ground. After I enclosed my bed I placed straw along the eding to keep the weeds down. It has worked great for me. I bought them at HQ (hardware store here in St. Louis) for about $3.00 each. Since I bought alot of them it was kind of expensive but they have held up very well and will last for years. Donna in "muggy" St. Lou --------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the message text UNSUBSCRIBE PERENNIALS