How to Use Metal Landscape for Long Term Garden Success

23 October 2023

With the arrival of spring, there's a palpable sense of rejuvenation in the air – you can almost touch it. It's the perfect time to breathe new life into your outdoor spaces and prepare the garden for year-round splendour. The work you do now in the garden hugely influences the rest of the growing season and its period of hibernation: the visual impact, the maintenance demands and, most importantly, the free time you have to enjoy it.

The importance of garden bed edging in NZ

Defined and well-maintained garden beds instantly elevate the overall look of your outdoor space. Renowned for its clean lines and versatility, steel landscape edging effortlessly complements various garden styles, from modern and minimalist to traditional and eclectic. Its robust structure provides excellent support for maintaining the integrity of garden beds and pathways ensuring a polished and refined look that lasts through the seasons.

While integrating metal landscape edging into your garden design transforms it into a well-defined sanctuary of natural beauty, it also brings numerous other benefits to New Zealand gardens:

Metal edging prevents weeds and grasses spreading

Garden bed edging not only delineates different sections of your garden but also reduces the opportunity for weeds and grasses to encroach into flower beds or landscaped areas. The metal edging creates a physical barrier between the plants you want, and those you’d rather do without. Without the competition for nutrients and water your plants thrive, and your garden beds require significantly less frequent weeding.

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The unmatched strength and durability of steel garden edging

Steel is used for garden edging for its unparalleled strength and longevity. Its characteristic strength means any chance meeting it has with garden machinery (such as a lawnmower) it remains unscathed and resistant to wear and tear. With the benefit of being one of the strongest metals, steel garden edging requires next to zero maintenance and will not need to be replaced.

Whether you choose EverEdge Classic or Cor-Ten steel garden edging, its strength and weather-resistant properties make it the ideal choice for the variable climate conditions in NZ. Able to withstand rain and extreme temperature conditions the risk of the deterioration or warping associated with alternative types of garden edging is removed.

a rusty metal fence is surrounded by rocks and grass .

Landscape edging protects soil health

The key to an abundant garden is ensuring the plants have the best growing conditions for their type. Some plants need direct sunlight, others prefer shade, some are drought resistant, and others require frequent watering. However, the majority of plants (including lawn grass) suffer in gardens with poor soil.

Landscape edging safeguards soil against the detrimental effects of erosion and displacement. Good soil quality ensures plants establish a thriving root system, so they are able to survive and thrive.

Note: If you mulch your garden, you will be particularly pleased with how landscape edging prevents its migration from its designated space. When mulch moves, either through wind or rain, it can leave unattractive gaps which leaves the flower bed or under a tree susceptible to weeds.

As you start to plan your spring gardening journey, integrate high-quality garden edging products to redefine the aesthetics and functionality of your outdoor space. Whether you opt for the timeless charm of corten steel edging or the sleek sophistication of classic steel landscape edging, each option delivers a practical and visually striking solution for easy year-round maintenance.

If you are about to spring into action and require advice or guidance about how to use EverEdge steel garden edging in your project, drop us a line by clicking here or call 021 925 389.

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Winter lawn care: preparing your lawn and edges for a strong spring comeback

30 July 2025

Winter might give you a break from summer’s relentless mowing schedule, but it’s no time to forget about your lawn. While grass growth noticeably slows in the cooler temperatures, your lawn still needs some attention through the colder months. With just a little care now, you’ll be rewarded with a healthier, more resilient lawn that requires less maintenance and attention come spring – and at the heart of a healthy lawn is EverEdge garden edging . Mow smart Whereas growth warm-season varieties of grasses like kikuyu, couch, and buffalo slow, cool-season grasses such as perennial rye, fescue, and Kentucky blue grass remain active through winter and benefit from regular mowing. Every 3–4 weeks should do the trick, depending on growth. Keep the mower height up a little higher than you usually would set it to allows for a thicker leaf area to absorb more light and helps the lawn stay robust. Mow on a dry day and use a catcher to reduce fungal issues. Sharpen mower blades and clean them between cuts to prevent disease spread - healthy grass starts with clean tools. Light and airflow matter Low winter sun and a change to trees can put your lawn under stress. Your lawn needs light to be able to photosynthesise so where necessary, prune overhanging branches to allow more light through to vulnerable areas of lawn. Regularly raking leaves prevents the blanket of tree debris smothering the lawn and helps reduce the risk of disease. Moss and fungal issues thrive in damp, low-light conditions, so improving air and light circulation is key. Feed roots, not leaves Feeding your lawn in winter isn’t essential, but it can be beneficial - particularly in warmer regions or for cool-season grasses. But it’s important to choose a formula that supports root development and soil biology – this helps to improve resistance to stress and fungal issues.