Get the edge: mastering landscape design for beginners

28 August 2024

If you're new to landscape design, the sheer choice of options can seem overwhelming. Which plants should you choose and where should you place them? Should you have curved or straight garden bed lines and paths, and how do you incorporate features like benches, planters, and birdbaths to attract vibrant wildlife? There are a thousand and one questions and ten-fold answers. However, not all aspects of landscaping require as much thought.

Garden edging is an instant way to transform your outdoor space. It creates clean lines to distinguish different areas of your garden while serving as a physical barrier that prevents weeds from spreading and keeps mulch and fertilisers in place for healthier soil and plants.

Choose the type of garden edging you need

There are many different types of garden edging available for delivery in New Zealand. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to spend time researching which is best for your needs and aesthetic. EverEdge NZ specialises in steel garden edging, and confirm it as the best garden edging solution for our climate:

Superior durability withstanding wind, rain and shine, lawn mower blades and even the weight of vehicles.

An easy to complete DIY project using minimal tools.

Maintenance-free, once it’s installed that’s it.

Incredibly versatile; its malleability means it can be used to achieve any desired shape without sacrificing strength or longevity.

An effective barrier to weeds and grasses.

A lawn edging is surrounded by rocks and grass.

EverEdge Classic steel garden edging is available in brown or black or you can choose Cor-ten steel edging which develops a stunning unique patina overtime. Both the Classic garden edging and Cor-ten look fabulous in modern and more traditional-leaning garden designs, it’s purely down to personal preference. Having trouble deciding which colour edging to go for? For garden edging inspiration click here to visit our Facebook page and see examples of the different colours.

Plan the garden layout

If you are retrofitting edging to enhance your lawn or adding edging to flower beds, you already know where the edging needs to go. However, if you are creating a new bed or pathway, planning the layout is essential. Not only with respect to how it’s going to look but also to calculate how much garden edging you need to buy. Before you start digging, use a hose or string to outline the borders and paths to help visualise the shape and size of the layout and measure how much garden edging you need.

Prepare the soil before installing garden edging

Once you have started digging your new garden bed, the temptation is to get straight into installing the garden edging. However, it’s best practice to remove any weeds or unwanted plants and debris before installation. Use a spade or fork to loosen the soil and level where necessary.

You are now ready to install your EverEdge NZ garden edging. Remember, one advantage of using EverEdge steel edging for new gardeners is that unlike paver or brick garden edging, it requires no mortar for installation so it can be moved should you want to change the size of your lawn or beds later.

If you have any questions or queries about installation, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information. Call 021 925 389 or email simon@everedgenz.co.nz.

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Man installing edging along a lawn path in a garden.

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.