Define Lawns, Garden Beds & Landscaped Areas

A clean garden edge does more than improve appearance. Rally garden edging helps separate lawns, garden beds, ground cover, pathways & landscaped areas so different surfaces stay more clearly defined. The range includes galvanised steel, polyethylene plastic & black steel edging, giving landscapers, property maintenance teams & garden projects several ways to build the boundary around the job.

Material choice changes how the finished edge looks, handles & installs. Rally Galvanised Garden Edging is available in multiple heights & roll lengths, Rally Plastic Garden Edging adds colour choices & a thicker flexible polyethylene construction, while Rally Black Steel Edging provides a heavier 3mm steel option designed to develop a rust-patina appearance over time.

Getting the boundary right starts before anything goes into the ground. Consider the shape of the garden bed, required edge height, total run length, material preference & fixing method before selecting the edging.

What Is Garden Edging?

Garden edging creates a defined boundary between different areas of a landscape.

It can separate lawn from a garden bed, contain ground cover, outline planted areas or provide a clearer transition beside pathways & other landscaped surfaces.

Rally offers several edging constructions rather than one universal material:

► Galvanised steel edging
► Polyethylene plastic garden edging
► Black steel edging designed to develop a rust-patina effect
► Compatible edging pegs for securing selected systems

Each suits a different combination of appearance, dimensions & installation requirements.

Why Choose Rally Garden Edging?

The useful difference in this collection is choice rather than one material being presented as right for every landscape.

Rally's range provides:

► Metal & plastic edging options
► Multiple heights across selected ranges
► Multiple roll lengths across galvanised & plastic edging
► Black, green & terracotta plastic options across selected sizes
► Dedicated Rally fixing pegs for compatible edging
► Options for straight boundaries & suitable landscaped layouts
► Practical choices for lawns, garden beds & ground cover

Selecting by material first can make the rest of the decision considerably easier.

Rally Garden Edging Range

Check the individual product option before ordering. Not every combination of height, length or colour is necessarily offered across every material.

Common Applications

The boundary being created should guide the edging choice.

Rally garden edging can be considered for:

► Separating lawns from garden beds
► Defining planted areas
► Containing ground cover
► Creating garden borders
► Dividing landscaped zones
► Edging beside suitable pathways
► Defining vegetable-growing areas
► Property maintenance projects
► Residential landscaping
► Commercial landscape maintenance

A clearly defined edge can also make ongoing mowing, trimming & garden maintenance easier to organise.

Product Selection Guide

Start with the material, then work through height, length, appearance & fixing method.

A useful selection sequence is:

► Decide what two areas need separating
► Measure the complete edging run
► Consider straight sections, bends & curves
► Choose the preferred material
► Select an appropriate edging height
► Confirm the available length
► Check how the edging needs to be secured
► Allow for joins, changes in direction & installation conditions

Different projects can place very different demands on an edge, so dimensions should be chosen around the actual landscape rather than appearance alone.

Galvanised Garden Edging

Galvanised steel provides a slim metal edging option for defining garden areas.

Rally Galvanised Garden Edging is 1mm thick & available across selected combinations of:

► 75mm height
► 100mm height
► 150mm height
► 6m length
► 10m length
► 30m length

Rally identifies it for surrounding plants, sectioning garden areas & helping keep ground cover within the garden.

Installation involves preparing a small trench before securing the edging with Rally Galvanised Pegs.

Choose the roll length around the measured run rather than automatically buying the longest option. Shorter runs can reduce unnecessary leftover material, while longer landscaping boundaries may benefit from longer available rolls.

Plastic Garden Edging

Polyethylene edging provides another approach where flexibility, colour choice & roll format suit the landscape.

Rally Plastic Garden Edging is approximately 3.2mm thick & is offered across selected combinations of:

► 75mm height
► 100mm height
► 150mm height
► 6m length
► 10m length
► 30m length
► Black
► Green
► Terracotta

Rally recommends cutting the edging to the required length, supporting it with Rally Poly Garden Edging Pegs & partially submerging it in a small trench for stability.

Colour can help the edge either blend into the surrounding area or form part of the visible garden finish.

Check the specific size because colour availability varies across the range.

Black Steel Garden Edging

Some landscapes call for a more substantial steel edge with a deliberately changing surface appearance.

Rally Black Steel Edging measures 2400mm x 100mm x 3mm & is designed to age over time to create a rust-patina effect.

That makes it materially different from Rally's galvanised roll edging.

Consider the black steel option where:

► 100mm edge height suits the project
► 2400mm sections work with the planned layout
► 3mm steel is preferred
► The developing patina suits the intended landscape appearance

Don't confuse the product with Corten simply because a rusted appearance is desired. Select it according to Rally's documented black steel construction & intended ageing effect.

Galvanised Steel Or Plastic Garden Edging?

Material choice affects both installation & the finished boundary.

Neither material should be chosen from thickness alone. Steel & polyethylene behave differently, so compare the complete material, dimensions, fixing method & intended layout.

Choosing Garden Edging Height

Edge height should follow what the boundary needs to separate or contain.

Rally's galvanised & plastic ranges provide 75mm, 100mm & 150mm options across selected products.

When deciding between them, consider:

► How much edging will sit below ground
► How much needs to remain visible
► Soil levels on either side
► Lawn height
► Ground-cover depth
► Appearance of the finished border
► Installation conditions

A taller product isn't automatically better. Excess exposed height can change the appearance & function of the finished edge.

Measuring The Edging Run

A few minutes spent measuring can prevent both shortages & excessive leftover material.

Walk the complete boundary rather than measuring only its straight-line distance.

Allow for:

► Curves
► Corners
► Changes in direction
► Garden-bed returns
► Joining points
► Obstacles
► Cutting allowance

For larger landscape layouts,  Measuring & Layout Tools can help establish runs, positions & consistent set-out before trenching begins.

Planning Curves & Straight Edges

The shape of the landscape matters as much as its total length.

Long straight boundaries benefit from careful set-out so small alignment errors don't become obvious across the completed run.

Curved beds require the edging to follow the intended shape without introducing unwanted kinks or abrupt changes.

Mark the proposed boundary first, then inspect it from several angles before committing to the trench.

Changing the line is much easier before the edging has been secured.

Securing Rally Garden Edging

Correct fixing helps the edging stay where the landscape design puts it.

Rally provides dedicated fixing products for its main edging systems.

Galvanised Steel Edging Pegs are designed to hook over Rally galvanised edging before being driven into the ground. Rally documents these pegs at 300mm x 20mm x 3mm.

Plastic Garden Pegs are made from polyethylene, measure approximately 29.5cm long & are intended to help secure Rally Plastic Garden Edging. They are available in black, green & terracotta.

Match the fixing method to the edging system rather than substituting an unrelated peg simply because it fits into the ground.

Basic Installation Planning

A good-looking border begins with the line rather than the final peg.

Before installation:

► Mark the intended boundary
► Measure the full run
► Confirm the edging material & height
► Check required lengths
► Prepare the trench
► Position the edging
► Check curves & alignment
► Secure it with the appropriate compatible fixing method
► Recheck the finished height before completing surrounding soil work

Rally specifically directs users of its galvanised edging to dig a small trench & secure it using galvanised pegs. Plastic edging is also intended to be partially submerged in a small trench before being supported with Rally Poly Garden Edging Pegs.

Edging Between Lawn & Garden Beds

Grass spreading into planted areas is one of the practical reasons for installing a defined edge.

Rally describes its galvanised garden edging as helping prevent lawn from spreading into garden beds.

For this type of boundary, consider:

► Required visible edge
► Soil level in the bed
► Lawn level
► Mowing access
► Curves around planting
► Peg positioning
► Ongoing maintenance

The edging creates the boundary, but routine garden maintenance may still be required as plants & lawn continue to grow.

Edging Around Ground Cover

Spreading ground cover can make the edge of a planted area increasingly difficult to define.

Rally specifically identifies keeping ground cover within the garden as an application for its galvanised edging.

A properly planned border can establish a clearer transition between the planted area & adjoining surface.

Choose the height with the final soil & ground-cover levels in mind rather than considering only the edging dimensions before installation.

Expert Tips

Set the line before digging. A well-positioned boundary contributes more to the finished appearance than trying to correct alignment after installation.

Measure curves along the actual route. Straight-line measurements can underestimate material requirements around shaped garden beds.

Account for the buried section. Total edging height isn't the same as the amount visible after installation.

Use the compatible fixing system. Rally has dedicated pegs for both galvanised & plastic edging.

Check colour availability by size. Rally's plastic edging range doesn't offer every colour across every listed dimension.

Treat black steel differently from galvanised edging. Rally Black Steel Edging is a 2400mm x 100mm x 3mm product designed to develop a rust-patina effect.

Don't assume rust-patina steel is Corten. Use the manufacturer's stated material description when specifying the product.