Concrete Landscaping Curbing in Myrtle Beach — Complete Guide

Concrete landscaping curbing is the single most underrated exterior upgrade available to Myrtle Beach homeowners and vacation rental investors. A one-time installation transforms the visual quality of a property's landscaping and eliminates one of the most persistent, low-grade maintenance headaches in coastal South Carolina — the constantly migrating, deteriorating plastic edging that never stays put.

What Is Concrete Landscaping Curbing?

Concrete landscaping curbing is a continuous, poured-in-place concrete border that permanently defines the separation between lawn and garden beds. Unlike plastic or metal edging that gets inserted into the soil, concrete curbing sits on top of and is bonded to a prepared base — it becomes a permanent feature of the landscape.

The curbing is poured in a continuous, seamless run with no joints or seams that can crack, separate, or allow grass to cross. It can be shaped in flowing curves or straight runs and is available in several profiles and finishes.

Why Concrete Curbing Outperforms Alternatives in Myrtle Beach

vs. Plastic Edging

Plastic edging is the most common choice for budget-conscious installations — and the most commonly regretted. In Myrtle Beach's subtropical climate, plastic edging experiences thermal expansion and contraction through summer heat and winter cool that causes it to heave, bow, and shift constantly. Within 2–3 years, most plastic edging has sections above grade, gaps where grass has crossed, and visible deterioration. Concrete curbing doesn't move, doesn't crack from thermal cycling, and doesn't deteriorate.

vs. Metal Edging

Metal edging performs better than plastic but is particularly problematic in Myrtle Beach's salt air environment. Steel edging corrodes significantly faster in coastal conditions — within 3–5 years, rust staining can be visible on surrounding concrete. Aluminum is better but still subject to the soil heaving and movement that affects all thin-profile edging. Neither is permanent.

vs. Brick or Natural Stone Edging

Brick and stone edging can look beautiful but requires individual piece setting, re-leveling as soil settles, and more maintenance over time. It's significantly more expensive than concrete curbing for equivalent linear footage. Concrete curbing achieves a similar polished look at lower cost with zero maintenance.

Concrete Curbing Styles

• Curved border (most popular): Smooth, flowing curves — the classic landscaping curb profile
• Mow-over curbing: Lower profile that allows mower wheels to ride over cleanly — minimizes trimming time
• Straight-run border: Clean lines for modern or formal garden designs
• Stamped/patterned: Impressed with brick or cobblestone texture for decorative applications

Color Options

Standard concrete curbing is gray. Pigmented options include tan, terracotta, red, brown, and charcoal. Colored curbing costs slightly more but can coordinate beautifully with a home's exterior and complement the overall landscape design.

Cost in Myrtle Beach

Concrete curbing is priced per linear foot. Standard pricing runs $4–$7 per linear foot installed, depending on profile complexity and site conditions. A typical front yard installation of 50–80 linear feet runs $200–$560. A full property installation covering all beds and borders might run $600–$1,500+ depending on total footage.

Compared to the ongoing cost of replacing plastic edging every 2–3 years and the time spent re-edging beds, concrete curbing pays for itself within 3–5 years for most Myrtle Beach homeowners.

Maintenance After Installation

Almost none. Concrete curbing is genuinely low-maintenance: occasional inspection for cracking (rare with properly installed curbing), cleaning with pressure washing if staining occurs. No re-edging, no resetting, no replacement.