Is it time to retrofit your garden with metal edging?

21 April 2024

With any garden landscape, it is the attention to detail that separates the wheat from the chaff. One often overlooked yet crucial element of landscape design is garden edging. Wood and plastic have historically been popular, but to truly transform your outdoor space, modern metal edging has taken the lead with its numerous benefits and creative potential.

Benefits of EverEdge steel garden edging

Durability: crafted from robust steel, EverEdge garden edging is engineered to withstand the ravages of time and weather. Resistant to rust, corrosion, and the elements, this durable edging ensures your landscape continues to look great for years to come.

Versatility: EverEdge offers a variety of sizes and finishes and its malleability means any shape can be achieved giving unparalleled flexibility in design. Whether you envision sleek, straight lines or organic curves, our steel garden edging can be tailored to harmonise seamlessly with the landscape.

Low maintenance: EverEdge steel garden edging demands minimal upkeep, freeing you to enjoy your outdoor space without the burden of constant maintenance. After easy installation, your landscape edging requires no further action, no annual staining or sealing.

Eco-friendly: edging is an element of garden design that helps gardens flourish with minimal human intervention. It improves drainage by reducing soil compaction and erosion, acts as a natural barrier preventing weed creep but also ensures nutrients, mulch and water stay in place so plants can thrive.

Committed to sustainability, EverEdge's steel garden edging is recyclable and can be repurposed into new products, embodying our dedication to environmentally conscious landscaping practices.

Cost-effectiveness: while the initial investment in EverEdge steel garden edging may surpass that of other materials, its longevity and durability translate to long-term cost savings. There are no replacement or maintenance costs to consider preserving its functionality or beauty. Further, to achieve a professional finish you do not need to outsource installation, it does not require advanced DIY skills.

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Creative possibilities with EverEdge Steel Garden Edging

Aside from the structural benefits of metal landscape edging, it also delivers an incredible array of creative opportunities. The first decision to make is between the brown or black EverEdge Classic collection or the Corten garden edging which naturally weathers and rusts to deliver a unique warm patina. The flexibility of the steel means you have creative freedom without compromising the strength of the edging.

Here’s how EverEdge’s clients have used the metal edging on their projects:

Using steel edging to delineate crisp borders and define garden beds. This prevents soil erosion and weed creep, but also adds a refined finish to the garden.
Delineating pathways and walkways to create striking visual contrasts between borders and lawns. The clean lines elevate the flow and aesthetics of the landscape design.
Using EverEdge steel garden edging to accentuate outdoor features of the garden. By adding metal edging, elements such as sculptures, water features or trees are highlighted and emphasised which adds an incredible sense of sophistication. To make life easier and for a cohesive garden design EverEdge metal tree ring edging is available.
Combining the steel edging with other complementary materials (stone or wood, for example) to amplify the visual impact. The contrast of textures elevates the character and charm.

By choosing EverEdge steel garden edging, you're not just investing in durability and versatility; you're investing in a low-maintenance garden solution that also enhances the functionality and aesthetic of your outdoor space. For more information on our complete line of products, technical details or how to use steel edging in your garden design, contact the EverEdge NZ team today. 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.