Get the edge: mastering landscape design for beginners

If you're new to landscape design, the sheer choice of options can seem overwhelming. Which plants should you choose and where should you place them? Should you have curved or straight garden bed lines and paths, and how do you incorporate features like benches, planters, and birdbaths to attract vibrant wildlife? There are a thousand and one questions and ten-fold answers. However, not all aspects of landscaping require as much thought.

Garden edging is an instant way to transform your outdoor space. It creates clean lines to distinguish different areas of your garden while serving as a physical barrier that prevents weeds from spreading and keeps mulch and fertilisers in place for healthier soil and plants.

Choose the type of garden edging you need

There are many different types of garden edging available for delivery in New Zealand. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to spend time researching which is best for your needs and aesthetic. EverEdge NZ specialises in steel garden edging, and confirm it as the best garden edging solution for our climate:

• Superior durability withstanding wind, rain and shine, lawn mower blades and even the weight of vehicles.

• An easy to complete DIY project using minimal tools.

• Maintenance-free, once it’s installed that’s it.

• Incredibly versatile; its malleability means it can be used to achieve any desired shape without sacrificing strength or longevity.

• An effective barrier to weeds and grasses.

EverEdge Classic steel garden edging is available in brown or black or you can choose Cor-ten steel edging which develops a stunning unique patina overtime. Both the Classic garden edging and Cor-ten look fabulous in modern and more traditional-leaning garden designs, it’s purely down to personal preference. Having trouble deciding which colour edging to go for? For garden edging inspiration click here to visit our Facebook page and see examples of the different colours.

Plan the garden layout

If you are retrofitting edging to enhance your lawn or adding edging to flower beds, you already know where the edging needs to go. However, if you are creating a new bed or pathway, planning the layout is essential. Not only with respect to how it’s going to look but also to calculate how much garden edging you need to buy. Before you start digging, use a hose or string to outline the borders and paths to help visualise the shape and size of the layout and measure how much garden edging you need.

Prepare the soil before installing garden edging

Once you have started digging your new garden bed, the temptation is to get straight into installing the garden edging. However, it’s best practice to remove any weeds or unwanted plants and debris before installation. Use a spade or fork to loosen the soil and level where necessary. 

You are now ready to install your EverEdge NZ garden edging. Remember, one advantage of using EverEdge steel edging for new gardeners is that unlike paver or brick garden edging, it requires no mortar for installation so it can be moved should you want to change the size of your lawn or beds later.

If you have any questions or queries about installation, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information. Call 021 925 389 or email simon@everedgenz.co.nz.