Is metal lawn edging right for your garden?
If you are looking to create a curved shape to define your lawn, pathway or borders while keeping the edges neat and tidy then metal lawn edging is an easy to fit, flexible landscape edging option.
Key Features
- No maintenance / upkeep
- Won’t rot, crack or become brittle in cold weather
- Easy to install
Metal lawn edging can be manufactured from a variety of materials including galvanised steel, aluminium and cast iron. Each of these materials has its own strength when creating a seamless transition from paving to your surrounding areas.
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Metal Lawn Edging
Materials
Flexible steel edging and lawn edging – An incredibly durable material, steel can be made flexible to allow it to curve and bend so that virtually any shape can be easily formed to your lawn, path or bed. It requires no maintenance and will protect your lawn from erosion and strimmer damage.
Galvanised steel edging is rust proof, highly durable and able to withstand all weathers, whilst still looking stylish.
Corten steel edging will develop a layer of oxidation over time and is designed to rust. It is also extremely robust and offers a weathered look which adds beauty to any garden whatever the season.
Aluminium – The key properties of aluminium enable this type of edging to be lightweight yet strong. It is extremely durable but also flexible enough to be easily shaped to form beautiful smooth classic lines.
Cast Iron – This type of edging is usually sold in panels since it is not able to be manipulated into shape. It is strong and durable, being virtually non-corrosive and is available in ornate designs, often featuring scrolls or ‘Fleur-de-lys’ patterns.
Installation and Maintenance
How do you install metal edging?
Start by marking out the border you want to edge using a hose or string. Using a spade cut a line in the soil to ensure you have a clean face to edge against.
Most metal edging, typically needs to be inserted into the ground about 2-3 inches. The top of the edging should sit just below the cut height of the grass. Some designs feature serrated teeth that make it easier to embed into the ground. If the soil is hard however, you may need to dig a shallow trench to make this easier. If not, you can use a rubber mallet to hammer the metal edging into the desired shape.
Metal lawn edging requires no maintenance and will leave your edges tidy and defined for many years to come.