Edging Plant Beds

• Concrete pavers make good edging material for flowerbeds. These paver blocks can be arranged in a variety of configurations and layered for height as needed. Concrete pavers last for many years and do not deteriorate the way vinyl, aluminum and wood edging do. Concrete paver blocks will also not be damaged by lawnmowers or other lawn-care equipment. Concrete pavers will hold up to foot traffic as you're watering and maintaining your flowerbeds.
  
  

Pavers for Hardscapes

• Concrete pavers make a good material for use in residential hardscapes such as patios, driveways and sidewalks. Interlocking paving blocks provide large expanses of area for outdoor activities and are low-maintenance. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and textures to add more interest to hardscape areas of your landscape, according to the Concrete Network site. Paver blocks can add extra material at the edges of other material to allow for easy lawn maintenance and to prevent weeds from encroaching on other surfaces. Concrete pavers made of cement can be lined along driveways for a neater look. They can also be used at the edges of patios to provide more definition from the rest of the yard.
  
  

Raised Beds

• Concrete pavers offer an easy alternative for creating raised beds for flowers, foliage plants and vegetable gardens. Layer the pavers in an alternating pattern as you would brick to the height required for your garden needs. Pavers will provide a strong and long-lasting perimeter to hold large amounts of soil. It will not rot or become infested with wood-boring insects the way landscape timbers do. Concrete is impervious to water and will give you service for many garden seasons. It is also easy to clean, using water from a garden hose and a stiff-bristle brush.
  
  

Retaining Walls

• Concrete paver blocks are an inexpensive and easy way to create retaining walls on your property to divert water flow and prevent soil erosion. Simply stack the pavers in an attractive pattern to the height you require, although it's recommended that you not stack pavers higher than four feet. Choose a color that complements your home or blends in well with the other structures on your property, according to the Concrete Ideas website.