Rachel's Journal

I think that brick edging would be lovely. I have asked Steve to do this along my beds. But then, if I decided to extend the beds, that would limit expansion. So maybe something that can be taken up to facilitate further planting would be better. But Rachel, you have loads of space, so why not have brick edge. It will give a lovely crisp edging.

I used the lawn edge that comes in a roll which has ridges on it - I see you are thinking of using the straight one.  The problem with it was the lawn mower kept hitting off it and it broke into pieces; or at least the top part of it broke.  The bottom part had to be dug out and during the process, it broke.  Maybe it had been weakened by the weather.  Would be slow to use it again. 

That windy plastic edging is no good, go with Jacintas idea as it's probably the best idea :-)

Jacinta gets 12 points from this voter :-))

Okay, thanks, Jacinta, Mairin, Bill & Fran. I know you are right. It just seemed attractive because I thought I might be able to do it myself. Now I'm going to have to go talk sweetly to hubby : )

Okay, thanks, Jacinta, Mairin, Bill & Fran. I know you are right. It just seemed attractive because I thought I might be able to do it myself. Now I'm going to have to go talk sweetly to hubby : )

Think I'd go with the brick edging as it'll withstand the test of time and weather in better.

Me too Rachel, I will be watching with interest!

Rachel, We too went with the crinkly plastic edging last Spring to create a division between bed and pepple paths... it was medium priced, but has not lived up to expectations at all.  It became brittle very quickly and is breaking easily.  Visiting kids thought it was a great idea to walk on - Aarghhh!  A waste of our money for sure!  Maybe the more expensive stuff would last longer?  I will always wonder!

Hi Rachel -  I got the metal Ever Edge last year for a gravel  bed and am very very pleased with it. I got 20m of it for €200. I paid by credit card and it was delivered the next day. It was a little expensive but well worth it. I installed it myself -  it was so simple, very easy to bend into shape and very quick.  I drive on it with the ride on when mowing the grass and it hasn't moved. I plan on doing another bed with it this year as it gives a lovely finish. I highly recomend it. Got the number from the advert in The Irish Garden.

Thank you, AitAlainn. That does sound good but a little pricey, as you say. Glad of the recommendation.