Garden Edging Options: Defining Your Landscape with Style and Function

Garden edging is one of those finishing touches in landscaping that makes a big difference. It creates clean lines, separates spaces, and helps keep your garden looking tidy and intentional over time. Choosing the right edging can enhance both the look and the functionality of your outdoor space.

Timber edging is a popular choice for its natural, warm appearance. It works especially well in relaxed or rustic garden designs and blends easily with planting and lawn areas. Timber edging is versatile and cost-effective, making it ideal for garden beds, pathways, and informal landscapes.

Corten (Core-Ten) steel edging offers a more modern, architectural look. Its distinctive rusted finish complements both contemporary and natural landscapes while providing strong, long-lasting definition. Steel edging is flexible, allowing for smooth curves or crisp straight lines, and is excellent for keeping lawns and garden beds neatly separated.

Concrete edging is the most durable option and provides a clean, permanent solution. It’s ideal for high-traffic areas, driveways, and structured gardens where long-term stability is important. Concrete edging helps prevent soil and mulch movement and gives a polished, professional finish to any landscape.

At Kererū Development, we help clients across Kerikeri and the wider Bay of Islands choose edging solutions that suit their garden style, budget, and long-term maintenance goal for their landscapes. The right edging not only enhances the appearance of your garden but also helps protect your landscaping investment for years to come.