Lebanon Community Library

Garden Edging That Looks Like a Stack of Classic Books

This garden idea turns ordinary bricks into storybook-style edging, creating the look of well-loved books lining a flower bed. It adds personality, structure, and a touch of nostalgia while still serving a practical purpose in the garden.

Painted brick “spines” inspired by timeless classics like The Secret Garden, Peter Rabbit, Winnie-the-Pooh, The Wind in the Willows, Charlotte’s Web, Anne of Green Gables, Frog and Toad, and The Velveteen Rabbit fit naturally among flowers and greenery, making the garden feel warm and inviting rather than decorative for decoration’s sake.

A garden doesn’t have to be complicated to feel special, sometimes it just needs a good story.

🌳🦕 Ready for a summer adventure? Join Get Outdoors (GO) Lebanon and Discover the Past!

Families, kids, and adults can explore Lebanon County parks and trails while searching for hidden site markers, solving clues, learning local history, and earning chances to win prizes. Simply stop by your local library to pick up a program guide, choose a hike, and start exploring! Plus, you can log your hikes and reading minutes in Beanstack all summer long.

Learn more and get started today: golebcounty.com

Have you read 1984?