For a garden that is well organised, and also low maintenance, using garden edging can be an effective choice. This can be used to outline and define different zones in the garden, and there are a number of different options for garden edging material, including wood, metal, stone, and rubber. But what are the benefits of rubber garden edging for low maintenance gardens? And how can rubber garden edging reduce maintenance tasks?
What are the benefits of rubber garden edging for low maintenance gardens?
There are a number of benefits and advantages to choosing rubber garden edging for your outdoor space, particularly if you are looking for a low maintenance garden. These benefits include:
- Being durable and long lasting
- Making mowing easier and more efficient
- Simplifying weed control
- Rubber edging is durable and long-lasting
When it comes to low maintenance garden edging, rubber is one of the most effective options. This is because of its long-lasting durability, that allows the edging to be resilient and to maintain its strong structure over time. When compared with other material options, like wood, metal, and stone, rubber will not warp, splinter, corrode, rust, or weather. Rubber edging can even resist rain, frost, and UV rays, which makes it the perfect option for the UK weather. This means that your edging will not need replacing for many years, reducing your maintenance costs and time.
In addition, rubber garden edging is naturally flexible. FlexiBorder for example can bend to a 70 degree angle, without strain. This means that you can create curved garden borders and circular zones, without the border becoming warped, or misshapen over time.
Rubber garden edging makes mowing easier and more efficient
For any garden or outdoor space, mowing the lawn is one of the most time consuming and challenging maintenance tasks. Using garden edging around the lawn, or paths or borders, can often make this even more challenging, as mowing up the edge becomes impossible. This means that you will need to use an edger or strimmer to finish the job, making this take longer and increasing the maintenance cost. However, rubber edging makes this easier. The uniform shape and slight elevation of rubber edging makes mowing the lawn much easier, as you will be able to get close to the edge, without cutting into the edging or leaving patches of grass uncut. You will also be able to mow along the edge without worrying about going into your flowerbeds or plants.
If you would prefer to use a strimmer, rubber edging offers an effective protective barrier, which can prevent accidental cuts to plants and damage to the edge itself. Since the rubber can absorb impact and is resistant to cuts or nicks, it remains aesthetically appealing and functional even after frequent trimming.
Rubber garden edging makes weeding easier
Along with mowing the lawn, weeding is another maintenance task that takes a significant amount of time and effort. However, this can be eased with rubber garden edging. By forming a physical barrier between the lawn and garden beds, rubber edging prevents grass and weeds from encroaching on flowerbeds, borders, and pathways. This can also help to block weeds from spreading through underground roots, which can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of weeding needed.
For rubber garden edging that can make your garden look great all year round, without hassle, FlexiBorder is the perfect choice. Why not take a look at the range of colours and designs available today?
