Adding a stylish new piece to your patio doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. It might take a bit of elbow grease and trip to Lowe's, though.

Clean lines around your flower beds and lawn make a big difference in your landscaping. If you have a well-manicured lawn and well-maintained shrubs and plants, you want landscape edging that matches.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...