A lot of effort goes into making a lawn look nice, but sometimes the edges of a lawn can go forgotten. Lawn edgings give lawns a nice, polished look. Not only are they pretty, they are practical too! Having lawn edging can stop the lawn from growing into unwanted spaces like your garden beds.
What to consider before choosing a lawn edge material:
- Shape – whether the edges of your lawn are straight or curved
- Size – The size of the area
- Cost – There are simple lawn edging options if you’re on a budget and grand options like concrete and retaining walls.
- Aesthetic – what type of look are you going for and which material you think will suit the design of your lawn
- Practicality – will it be easy to trim the edges of the lawn
Lawn edging material options
There are lots of different types of lawn edging material options, many of which you can find at your local Bunnings store.
For simple, subtle and nearly invisible edges, there are strips of steel, aluminium or plastic options. These are best used for flat, even terrain.
Steel
Steel landscape edging is the most common metal garden edging but keep in mind that it can eventually rust.
Aluminium
Aluminium edging is firmer, lighter and won’t rust. You can buy aluminium edging in a variety of painted colours.
Plastic
Plastic edging looks basic but can be hidden into the lawn. When exposed to sunlight, it can become warped and dislodged. Plastic edging that’s mostly buried into the lawn is less likely to warp makes a good, subtle barrier.
Pine and hardwood timber
Pine and hardwood timber look nice and natural. Look for timber edging that is designed to be long lasting.
Stone, charcoal and brick pavers
You can choose from a huge variety of paver options depending on the look you want to achieve. Some can be laid out in different ways to create different heights. They are simple to install and create well defined areas.
Stone retaining walls
Stone walls can improve the appearance of your lawn dramatically and be used to define different areas of your lawn, fix drainage and issues with a sloping lawn. Stone walls can be a huge job to take on. Speak with a professional for stone wall jobs that are close to or higher than 1m tall.
Concrete
Concrete is a strong and long-lasting option that comes in a variety of colours and finishes. Concrete installed by professionals is a good option if you have a higher budget and an organic shaped lawn or you can buy prefabricated concrete edging for straight edge lawns.
