Hello everyone,
We have set up a large climbing frame and now want to spread wood chips/bark mulch in that area. We plan to use a metal lawn edging strip to separate it from the lawn.
We want to use the same type of edging along our hedge as well.
There is a relatively expensive option at 7€/m (about $) available in 20m (66 feet) lengths, made of aluminum and zinc. Then there is a cheaper option at 4€/m (about $) but only comes in 1.3m (4.3 feet) lengths. It looks nicer to have as few joints as possible, but do these joints actually stand out? After all, the edging is flush with the ground so the robotic mower can operate properly.
We need around 30m (98 feet) for the climbing frame and 35m (115 feet) for the hedge. A few extra meters might be needed for other small areas.
Does anyone have experience with this and can recommend something?
We have set up a large climbing frame and now want to spread wood chips/bark mulch in that area. We plan to use a metal lawn edging strip to separate it from the lawn.
We want to use the same type of edging along our hedge as well.
There is a relatively expensive option at 7€/m (about $) available in 20m (66 feet) lengths, made of aluminum and zinc. Then there is a cheaper option at 4€/m (about $) but only comes in 1.3m (4.3 feet) lengths. It looks nicer to have as few joints as possible, but do these joints actually stand out? After all, the edging is flush with the ground so the robotic mower can operate properly.
We need around 30m (98 feet) for the climbing frame and 35m (115 feet) for the hedge. A few extra meters might be needed for other small areas.
Does anyone have experience with this and can recommend something?
I recently dealt with this topic myself and can only say that these thin metal edges are rubbish. They’re useless and don’t look good. There are nicer, wider options made of stainless steel or corten steel, starting at about 20€/m (around $22/yard). But I was too stingy for that.
I find it quite contradictory to want to fill the climbing frame area heavily with mulch or wood chips (= full coverage and costly) to make sure no one scrapes their leg. Yet at the same time, it should be bordered with a thin metal edge? Try stepping on that barefoot...
I find it quite contradictory to want to fill the climbing frame area heavily with mulch or wood chips (= full coverage and costly) to make sure no one scrapes their leg. Yet at the same time, it should be bordered with a thin metal edge? Try stepping on that barefoot...