The Importance of Mulch

27 June 2022

Mulch has many benefits to a garden. It helps to retain moisture and suppress weeds, it can also improve soil conditions (depending on the type of mulch used) whilst protecting roots from extremes of weather.

Best applied in the Spring and Autumn, when soil is moist and warm, when applied correctly, mulches are unlikely to have any detrimental effect on your garden.

According to the RHS Website, “single trees and specimen shrubs are best mulched to the radius of the canopy”. This is where the EverEdge steel Garden Tree Ring is so useful for gardeners. The ring quickly and easily allows gardeners to create a pit around trees and shrubs. This pit can be filled with beneficial mulches.

Created from pre-curved steel strips, the EverEdge Garden Tree Ring could not be easier to use. For more information, visit the Garden Tree Ring page. A simple installation video can also be seen below from our UK partners.

You can shop online for our Garden Tree Rings or our Classic Garden Edging. For commercial quotes or help with your garden edging project please don't hesitate to contact us

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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.