Edging towards perfection: choosing the right colour for your garden

30 March 2025

Garden edging is more than just a functional element – it's the defining line that transforms your outdoor space from ordinary to extraordinary. One of the most common questions we are asked at EverEdge NZ is ‘What colour garden edging is best to choose?’.

The power of colour in garden design

When it comes to landscape edging, colour is your secret weapon. Whether you're creating a sleek modern garden, a traditional cottage-style space, or a vibrant botanical haven, the right metal landscape edging makes all the difference.

EverEdge offer an unparalleled versatility for garden enthusiasts across New Zealand. From the Classic range of galvanised and powder coated steel edging choose from an earthy brown or timeless black garden edging; or choose our stunning Cor-ten garden edging which develops a rust-like patina with the passage of time.

Match your garden's personality

Every garden tells a story, and your garden edging should be its punctuation mark. Here's how to choose the perfect colour:

Natural and traditional gardens

Brown edging seamlessly blends with earthy surroundings, creating a soft, organic border to complement abundant greenery. It's the perfect choice for gardens that celebrate natural landscapes and want a subtle, sophisticated definition.

Modern and minimalist spaces

Black steel landscape edging creates sharp, clean lines that bring structure and contemporary elegance. It's ideal for gardens with geometric layouts, providing a bold statement that defines spaces with precision and style.

Rustic and evolving designs

Corten steel is often used for sculptures and installations, and with good reason. This steel edging offers a unique solution for those seeking character and depth. As this remarkable material ages, it develops a rich, warm rust patina that tells a story of time and transformation. Perfect for garden bed edging that grows more beautiful with each passing season.

A garden with a tree and plants in front of a house.

Practical considerations other than aesthetics

EverEdge steel garden edging isn't just about looks – it's engineered for durability. Unlike other materials, EverEdge products withstand New Zealand’s weather conditions, from driving rain to summer’s heatwaves.

Low maintenance: darker colours like brown and black naturally conceal dirt and algae, reducing cleaning requirements.

UV resistance: EverEdge steel edging maintains its colour integrity, preventing fading and the need to replace it.

Versatility: suitable for garden paths, flower beds, lawns and edging for driveways which means your defined garden spaces are united by sharing the same material and colour of edging.

Design tips for garden edging products

Professional landscapers know that garden edging is the framework of your outdoor design. It's not just about separation – it's about creating visual harmony, guiding the eye, and elevating the entire garden experience. Always consider how your chosen material complements existing landscape features, creating a cohesive and visually compelling garden design.

Your garden, your style

EverEdge provides professional-grade edging and tree ring solutions that combine form and function. Our range of colours ensures you'll find the perfect match for your unique landscape vision. However, we’re always on hand to give you guidance on how to use our garden edging products and create a landscape that truly reflects your style and is sympathetic to the landscape. Call 021 925 389 or email simon@everedgenz.co.nz .

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The gardener’s guide to avoid garden edging mistakes

by Simon Mullinger • 25 August 2025

A well-designed garden isn’t just about the plants you choose; it’s the finishing touches that make all the difference. Garden edging frames your beds, pathways, and lawns, creating a clean, structured look while keeping soil, mulch, and grass exactly where they should be. But despite its time-saving capabilities, small mistakes during planning or installation can leave you with an untidy or high-maintenance garden – exactly what you didn’t sign up for. As a supplier of the best high-quality steel landscape edging products in New Zealand , EverEdge has heard it all – from shallow installs that allow grass to creep back in, to cracked or warped materials that ruin a carefully designed border. To help you get it right the first time, here are the top three garden edging mistakes and how you can avoid them. 1. Choosing the wrong edging material One of the most common mistakes is selecting edging that doesn’t stand the test of time. Plastic and timber edging might look appealing initially, but they deteriorate quickly over time, accelerated by harsh weather. Plastic warps under the sun, while timber is prone to rotting and shifting. Both often require replacement within just a few seasons. Even if you opt for the more expensive concrete garden edging it is vulnerable to ground movement and freeze-thaw cycles. By contrast, metal landscape edging, particularly steel garden edging, offers durability, flexibility, and a clean aesthetic. It can be shaped into sweeping curves or sharp angles without cracking, and it resists corrosion for decades. EverEdge products are designed for professional results and are trusted by landscapers across New Zealand for everything from garden bed edging and metal tree ring edging to driveway edging. Choosing a long-lasting material from the outset saves you time, money, and endless frustration down the line. 2. Installing at the wrong depth Even the best edging material won’t perform if it’s not installed correctly . A frequent error is laying edging too shallow. This allows mulch and soil to spill over and gives grass and weeds the perfect opportunity to creep back into your beds. Too deep, on the other hand, and the edging becomes buried, disappearing from sight and failing to give that crisp separation between lawn and border.