Gardening Edging Systems
Whether you need to dress up a swath of perennials, draw attention to a garden bench in the distance or keep gravel out of the grass, installing new edging can quickly and easily add a fresh look to any landscape. There are many materials available, from affordable plastic to more costly stone or metal. Each has its pros and cons, so consider the style of your landscape, your budget and installation ease before deciding on an edging material.
These raised edgings can be painted in almost any colour your desire edging is durable, stands up to lawn mower blades and resists the effects of frost heave and soil movement. Its color options—black or unpainted, which starts out gray and weathers to a rusty patina—can make it suit a wide variety of landscape styles. Black steel edging looks more formal, while unpainted edging suits more organic and traditional gardens.
Form and Function: The Role of Edging Systems in Modern Gardening
The flexible, no-dig edging for beds and borders is simple to install: Just push the tabs into the ground with a rubber mallet. It also cuts easily with shears, so you can customize the length of your edging. This product doesn’t provide much of a barrier to turf grasses and weeds, however, and it won’t last as long as a more substantial stone or metal product.
Integrated into the landscape, garden edging channels water flow so that plants get the most benefit out of each precious drop of rain or irrigation. This is especially important in regions that experience droughts and water scarcity, and it helps sustain a healthy garden by directing moisture to areas where it’s needed most.