Lawn garden edging: 5 reasons why steel edging delivers the best finish

27 November 2023

In the world of garden design, lawn edging has emerged as an essential element for providing an extra finishing touch to your outdoor space and making the partitioned areas look sleek and polished. Deciding how you separate the different and distinct areas is as important as what you choose to put in them.

Treating timber annually or using a spade to regularly define and maintain garden and lawn edges is a drain on time and energy, and this is where metal edging comes into its own. It keeps grass and organic matter where it is supposed to be with zero maintenance, and it looks sublime.

How does landscape edging successfully add the finishing touch to a garden design? Here are 5 reasons:

1. Refined and streamlined garden edges

The classic lawn is neat, tidy and precise. Steel garden edging delivers a sleek appearance to complement both traditional and contemporary garden designs by enhancing the overall neatness and orderliness of the outdoor space. Refined and streamlined, a clean aesthetic is achieved making the lawn a statement.

2. Barely-there garden edging

Available in various heights, you have flexibility as to how much garden edging is visible. Installing a low-level edge means the metal edging provides the practical benefits, but in a more simple and understated way which works beautifully in contemporary garden styling.

3. Stunning unique Corten steel edging

The natural weathering process of Corten steel edging develops a patina, a distinctive rusty hue coating which makes it weather resistant but also gives it a unique beauty. The tones exude warmth and character blending seamlessly into a variety of outdoor settings, from lush traditional garden landscapes to modern patios. The naturally created appearance creates harmonious garden edging.

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4. Design flexibility for the ultimate garden design cohesion

Rarely do garden designs consist purely of uniform straight edges. Typically, there are undulations, curved corners of flowerbeds and paths, and trees that require rings. Steel garden edging can be manipulated from straight lines into any shape easily, without negatively impacting its strength. This allows for the garden zones to be aesthetically united although they may have differing styles, purposes and elements, they come together to produce a charming garden.

5. Indestructible and high-quality landscape edging

There are many options to choose from for garden edging to bring your garden design to life. There’s stone, brick, timber and metal landscape edging, or more playful materials such as shells, there is no need to restrict yourself creatively-but you do need to consider installation, maintenance and durability alongside the aesthetic value it gives your garden. Incredibly durable, it is indestructible and able to withstand damage from garden tools and extreme weather and requires no maintenance – it will look as good as the day you installed it for your lifetime.

Ready-made and easy to install, EverEdge steel edging is the ideal for defining garden borders and lawns, lining boundaries and driveways. It’s an affordable way to revamp and restyle your garden without having to either roll up your sleeves for an extensive overhaul or dig deep into your pockets to pay for it. Affordable and practical, it also delivers a long lasting and outstanding finish to a garden’s design.

If you have a project you would like to discuss, or you require further information about EverEdge products in New Zealand, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can click here or call 021 925 389 for a no-pressure chat.

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From messy to manicured: how to use edging to transform your garden

28 April 2025

Creating definition between a lawn and garden beds is one of those seemingly small details that makes an enormous difference to the overall aesthetic of an outdoor space. A well-defined edge transforms a garden from casual to sophisticated, providing clean lines that elevate planting schemes while making maintenance significantly easier. Why garden edges matter Garden edges create visual boundaries that guide the eye and bring structure to your landscape. Beyond aesthetics, quality garden edging prevents grass from encroaching into beds, keeps mulch and soil in place, and simplifies mowing. Without proper landscape edging, gardens can quickly develop that dreaded unruly and unkempt look that requires constant attention. Material matters: the case for steel There are many edging options, from traditional brick to temporary plastic, but steel landscape edging stands in a class of its own for durability and clean definition. Unlike wooden edges that rot or concrete that cracks, metal landscape edging provides a permanent solution that ages beautifully. EverEdge steel garden edging offers the perfect combination of flexibility and strength. Whether you're creating straight formal lines or gentle curves, steel edging maintains its shape year after year, withstanding seasonal shifts and gardening activities. For contemporary gardens, Corten steel edging brings an added dimension with its rich, rust-coloured patina that develops naturally over time.