What are the benefits of garden edging for tiered gardens?
Using garden edging for tiered gardens can be very beneficial for a number of different reasons, including:- Improving the visual appeal
- Preventing soil erosion
- Improving water management
Garden edging can improve the visual appeal of a tiered garden
With clean and defined borders around each tier, garden edging can create a tidy space that looks well organised and appealing, all year round. This can help to visually define each different level for a garden that will look well maintained. This is also perfect for showcasing the purpose of each tier. Many tiered gardens for example make use of the space to grow different things in different areas, including shrubs and trees , flowerbeds, and vegetable patches. Well implemented garden edging can help to distinguish between three different roles for a garden space that is interesting and visually appealing.FlexiBorder can be a perfect choice for this type of garden edging. Made from recycled rubber, and available in a wide range of colours, this garden edging option is also very flexible, allowing you to create tiered garden spaces that are not simple square or rectangular. Instead, you can create bold curves, or sweeping circular options for a dramatic and interesting effect.
Garden edging for tiered gardens can reduce soil erosion
Another significant benefit of using garden edging in a tiered garden is that this can reduce the amount of soil that erodes away, by improving soil retention. Because of the nature of tiered gardens, soil erosion can be a common problem due to the height levels of the different areas. In heavy rainfall, soil can easily be washed down to the lower levels, exposing plant roots and disrupting growth, as well as causing a mix up of the soil or substrate types in the lower levels, which can be time consuming to rectify. Garden edging can negate this problem by providing a hard border or barrier that prevents soil from being washed away, providing the necessary stability, particularly for heavy slopes.
FlexiBorder can be a fantastic choice for tiered gardens, as this has the strength to retain the soil and the visual appeal to create a striking effect.
Improving water management
Rainwater doesn’t just cause soil erosion, it can also lead to waterlogging and cause root rot for your plants. This is because the rain will tend to wash down the sides of a tiered garden, finding the path of least resistance, and ponding or pooling on the lowest level. Installing garden edging can be a good way to prevent this issue with the build up of standing water, as this can direct the water flow in a more constructive way, to ensure effective drainage for your tiered garden. This also provides a hard border, which can help to retain some of the water.
FlexiBorder is the perfect choice for this and it can also be combined with other water management to options including the use of gravel in some tiered levels, to slow rainwater runoff and control the flow of the water.
For high quality garden edging for your tiered garden, FlexiBorder is the perfect solution. This is easy to install, well designed for longevity and resilience, and offers increased design flexibility. Why not take a look at our different options for your tiered garden today?ย ย ย ย
