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Lawn Edging

Posted by Green Giant Gardens on September 24, 2012 at 12:09pm in Turfcare

Creating beds and borders, along with planting trees is something I do a lot of. As the main planting season is now upon us, my thoughts are again turning to the best way to edge the boundary between lawn and planting area. 

Depending on the budget of the job the steel edging from Everedge is top of the list, but with rather high prices. Some of the better plastic strips look smart, but inevitably deteriorate over time, the good old log roll has too much of a diy look to it for my liking.

What do others like to use? From top of the range jobs to low budget there must be a wealth of recommended choices out there to give a smart, low maintenance finish.

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  • Dave Warden September 24, 2012 at 2:23pm

    We did a job a while ago where I suggested everedge, however the client found this cost prohibitive so bought his own edging for us to install. Cheap and nasty shiny rolls of metal.

  • Gordon Bowerman September 24, 2012 at 2:38pm

    I have used smartedge available at landscapeplus.com worked pretty well little bit fiddly but customer is happy .

  • Angelique Robb September 24, 2012 at 2:50pm

    I use only everedge as it goes in quicker - therefore I've managed to convince most of my clients to go this route as they are saving on man hours.  I refuse to put in the plastic edging as it always looks awful!!!  The low budget option is just a pressure treated gravel board - and stake it into the ground.  Cheers!

  • John Baker September 24, 2012 at 4:17pm

    Should always be the first option...relatively easy to maintain, compared to cutting back creep over an edge and if deteriorates, or requires changing...no problem
     
    Stephen Harris said:

    A 3 inch freshly cut drop from lawn to boarder. Moisten the soil edge and finish with the back of a trowel to a smooth finish. Looks stunning, (soil conditions allowing). Very cheap.
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    Green Giant Gardens September 24, 2012 at 4:23pm

    Thanks very much for the replies. I agree that the clean soil edge looks great if it's constantly maintained. Clients who like a clean edge just from mowing require a barrier to be installed. Seems Everedge is the favourite for quality and ease of installation. The light, pebbly soil around the Sutton Coldfield area doesn't lend itself to holding up a clean edge. 

  • Colin Hunt September 24, 2012 at 5:13pm

    We use Rite Edge, which is aluminium, around £6.00 per mtr depending on quantity. Can be bent to any shape and easy to use and cut. Comes as green, brown or natural.

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    Green Giant Gardens September 24, 2012 at 5:36pm

    Thanks Colin. Do you use Lite Edge, or one of their heavier duty options?

  • Kieran Ray September 24, 2012 at 7:00pm
    We use everedge in most situations, but if either the customer dosent want to pay so much, pressure treated gravel boards.
  • Colin Hunt September 25, 2012 at 6:36am

    I think Lite Edge is a new product so haven't used it yet.  We have found the rep very helpful and they will provide samples, advice and information.

    Green Giant Gardens said:

    Thanks Colin. Do you use Lite Edge, or one of their heavier duty options?

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