Garden edging might seem like a finishing touch that neatens up your flowerbeds, or makes your paths look tidy, but it actually plays a much bigger role in keeping your garden healthy. Whether you’re growing veg, herbs, perennials, or bedding plants, good edging can make a real difference to the health and happiness of your plants, and therefore the overall look and aesthetic of your garden. So how does garden edging keep plants healthy? And why should you consider installing garden edging in your garden?
How does garden edging keep plants healthy?
Garden edging can keep plants healthy in a number of different ways, including:
- Keeping weeds out
- Prevents soil migration
- Makes watering more effective
- Protects roots from lawn mowers and strimmers
Garden edging keeps weeds out
Whether your garden edging is for a flower bed, lawn or garden path, effective garden edging can keep weeds out of the space. This is often one of the biggest challenges in the garden, as if they are left to their own devices, weeds will creep into any space, making your garden look untidy. Beyond this, weeds in the flowerbeds will compete with your plants for space, water, and nutrients, harming the health of your garden plants and stunting their growth.
By drawing a clear line between your lawn and your beds, edging like FlexiBorder stops those root systems from spreading. This means your plants can grow without having to fight for what they need, which is especially important in the early stages when they’re still getting established.
Garden edging prevents soil migration
Rain, wind, and watering can all cause soil to wash away, especially if your beds are raised or on a slope. When this happens, roots can be left exposed and nutrients get lost. Garden edging holds the soil in place and prevents erosion, allowing your plants to get the nutrients they need without being waterlogged, and without exposing the roots. This is particularly helpful in the UK where we get plenty of rain, especially in the autumn and winter months.
Garden edging makes watering more effective
Edging can also help when it comes to watering. With a clear boundary in place, water is less likely to run off into paths or lawn areas. Instead, it stays within the bed and soaks down into the soil where it’s needed. This is especially useful during dry spells or heatwaves, because it helps make the most of the water you give your plants. If you use a hose or a watering can, garden edging like FlexiBorder can stop water from spilling out and going to waste. And if you use a drip irrigation system, edging can help direct the water exactly where it needs to go.
Protecting roots from lawn mowers and strimmers
If you mow your own lawn, you’ll know how easy it is to accidentally nick the edge of a plant bed. One wrong move with the mower or strimmer and you can damage shallow roots, cut back stems, or tear into bark. That kind of damage can stress a plant out, stunt its growth, or even kill it if it happens often. A strong edge between your lawn and your beds, like FlexiBorder, gives you a buffer zone. It protects the roots of your plants and keeps mechanical tools safely at a distance. With FlexiBorder you can even mow directly up to the boundary edge, for a neat finish.
Choose FlexiBorder to keep your plants healthy
FlexiBorder is made from recycled tyres, which means it’s durable, UV and weather resistant, and can even bend up to 70 degrees, making this a fantastic choice for any garden. It is long lasting and reliable, and provides a physical border that reduces weed spread and makes maintenance easier, while also improving the health of your plants. Why not take a look at the range of options on offer today?
