Metal lawn edging is more popular than ever. They are indestructible, can be shaped flexibly, are comparatively inexpensive and are also very easy to lay.
The lawn edge as a boundary between lawns and beds requires a lot of care. After all, the green must be constantly kept in check so that it does not creep into the beds. You have to do a lot of maintenance with the English lawn edge. At the latest every four weeks you have to cut off to avoid that the lawn grows too far into the beds. In retrospect, you have less effort with the lawn edge made of concrete. Here again, however, you have to plan a lot of time when laying.
Metal lawn edging has been on the rise for a number of years now. And the advantages are obvious:
- hard to see
- easy to install
- hardly any excavation necessary
- flexible formable
- durable
- Height differences can be compensated
- Snail protection
- Clear edge when mowing the lawn
The flexibility in particular is a major advantage over other materials, because it can be used to border particularly curved lawns. Laying is also much easier than with concrete, plastic or rubber, but more on that later.
Different metals
Metal is not just metal and so there are of course different materials for lawn edges. You can find an optimal overview at rasenkanten-experte.com, for example. Here is just a brief overview:
| Metal | Feature |
|---|---|
| Cortensteel | - rusty look - corrosion resistant |
| Stainless Steel | - robust and stable - bends less easily |
| Galvanized Sheet Steel | - corrosion resistant - light and flexible |
| Aluminium | - corrosion resistant - easy processing |
The optical differences are shown to you very clearly in this video:
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The material you ultimately decide on naturally depends on your own requirements.
New: Innovative clip system simplifies the assembly of metal lawn edges
Anyone who has ever laid metal lawn edges will certainly not like to remember the assembly of individual lawn edges. Because the assembly of the individual edges under each other can be a very fiddly affair. In my case, it was actually very painful because normal lawn edges have small "metal noses" at the ends that you have to bend into each other.
The metal lawn edges from rasen Kantedirekt.de, on the other hand, use an innovative (and protected) clip system that makes installing individual lawn edges child's play. It's best seen in this video:
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Laying lawn edging - That's how it's done
Once you have decided on a suitable lawn edging material, you can get started. Incidentally, laying metal lawn edges is a very simple option. Rubber lawn edges are just as malleable, but you have to do some earthwork beforehand.
Now enough of the long preamble, let's get started:
You will need:
- Wooden board
- poss. Spade
- Plastic Hammer
Step 1:
Lay out the metal profiles in advance. If you want to lay a lot of curves or circles, you should still get help. It's quicker and of course easier.
Step 2:
If you have decided on a system in which the individual elements have to be screwed before they are inserted, then now is the right time to do so. However, we recommend lawn edging with a clip system (see above).
Step 3:
If the ground is relatively soft, you can now carefully hammer the metal profiles into the ground with a plastic hammer (not a metal hammer). To protect the top edge, it is recommended to put a wooden board on top.
» A little tip: Place the elements at a slight angle.
If you have a hard floor, it is better if you first dig the area with a spade. It is then easier to insert afterwards.
Step4:
Work like thisNow move from element to element. If a sheet protrudes too far, you can trim it down with appropriate scissors, or even better, a metal band saw. My recommendation here is the all-purpose scissors from engelbert-strauss.de. It not only cuts sheet metal, but can also be used for other purposes in the garden, such as pruning various plants or cutting wire.
However, it is important that you treat cut edges, especially with galvanized steel, with a zinc spray (bestseller from Amazon.de). This is the only way to protect the relevant area from corrosion.