Elevate your garden style with custom steel raised beds
When it comes to design, you are likely already familiar with how the best garden edging makes all the difference. It provides structure and definition to paths, lawns and garden beds, separating the zones and maintaining their shape and integrity. What you may not have thought about is using steel landscape edging for custom-raised beds.
People in the Andes used raised beds in 300 BC to grow crops and prevent soil erosion. They are still popular and effective for irrigation today. Raised beds are a great way to grow plants, from fruit and vegetables to beautiful flowers and shrubs. Raised beds are practical and stylish, providing improved drainage and protection from weeds in your garden.
How to optimise the success of your raised beds
If you are planning to introduce raised beds to your garden, planning is essential. Think carefully about where you are going to position them. The best location is north-facing and gets 6-8 hours of sun per day. The morning sun is better for plants than the afternoon sun.
Before committing to a location, be mindful of irrigation. When setting up an irrigation system or watering manually, put the beds near the water source for easy access.
Choose the best type of material for your raised beds. There are different materials you can use.
Timber is cheap but needs maintenance and care, and eventually it will rot. Stone or brick are more durable, but they require professional installation and are permanent structures. Metal is the best material for raised bed garden edging because it lasts long, looks great, and needs no maintenance.
Metal garden edging is easy to install. It is also quick to install. This means that you can do it yourself without needing help from someone else.
You can use it for your raised bed project. With no additional labor costs associated with installation, metal provides an affordable raised bed solution.
5 reasons why metal landscape edging is best for raised garden beds
1. Steel garden edging is durable
Metal landscape edging demonstrates exceptional durability and withstands climate extremes without any impact. Unlike wood or plastic edging, steel edging withstands the elements without rotting, warping, or deteriorating over time. Once installed, it remains structurally sound and needs no further maintenance.
2. Achieve clean and crisp aesthetics
With sleek lines and well-defined borders, metal landscape edging delivers a clean and crisp aesthetic to your garden design. Metal borders go well with various garden styles, providing a modern or rustic appearance with weathered Cor-ten.
3. Metal landscape edging stops weeds
Landscape edging prevents weeds and unwanted grass from encroaching into the raised beds. By using a barrier, it stops weeds from spreading, saving time on weeding and keeping the garden tidy.
4. Steel garden edging is easy to install
You can easily install steel landscape edging, even if you're not good at DIY or have few garden tools. This includes non-regular shapes. EverEdge landscape edging is customizable and easy to install in sections. It fits any space and provides a simple setup.
5. Steel edging is versatile
Metal garden edging is available in different colours, finishes, and heights. This makes it easy for you to order according to your garden's layout and style. The metal is incredibly workable and can bend to produce curved shapes. Use metal rings for strong circles or create curved or straight borders with EverEdge garden edging.
Plan carefully for productive and beautiful raised beds in your garden. You do not have to sacrifice style for practicality. If you require some guidance about which EverEdge products to use for raised beds, contact us today. Call 021 925 389 or contact EverEdge NZ online by clicking here.
