3 Options for edging artificial grass

When installing artificial grass, you need to create an edging around the perimeter of the area for the grass to be attached to. There are various ways we see people do this, but here are the best 3. Along with when you may use each type of edging.

 

Classic Edging

 

With classic edging, you can use either a composite or timber edging. Timber is cheaper, and is recommended for straight edges. Whereas composite is more expensive, but perfect if there is a curve in the area as it has a lot of give to it.

 

Timber edging is always what we would look at first. It is a cheaper way to edge the area, along with being durable and long lasting. Using a timber edge is also simple to install. All you need to do is put wooden stakes into the ground and drill the timber to it.

 

We would always recommend using timer. We like to keep it simple and effective, that’s what you get using timber. The only downside to using a timber edge, is if you have a substantial curve, the timber won't be able to conform with the shape. That where composite comes in.

 

Composite edging is a more flexible material to use when edging a lawn. This is ideal if you have a curve. We would still always use timber for straight edges, and if there is a curve elsewhere in the garden, we would use composite instead.

 

Concrete

 

Concrete edging is always our second choice for outdoor installs after the classic edging we mention above. We would use concrete to create a perimeter around the area along with setting red plugs in for the screws. To create this, make a 4 inch wide concrete rail around the perimeter and place the plugs every 10cm or so. This is to attach the grass later.

 

The reason we would use concrete if it is going to a paving or fence that has concrete in the way, you won't be able to get a steak in. Because of this, you can build up the concrete to create an edging for your artificial grass.

 

Rubber Edging

 

Rubber edging isn't something that you would use on an everyday garden install. However, rubber edging is typically used when edging artificial grass laid over a hard flat surface like contract, tarmac or indoor floors. If you're installing artificial grass on a surface like this, rubber edging is perfect for it.

 

We often see grass just laid flat on these surfaces or screwed in to the concrete. This works, but it could be better. Reason one being, if you just lay it flat, over time the corners will curl up becoming a trip hazard. To bypass this, people often drill straight into the concrete. This leaves a messy edge finish, whereas the rubber edging cleans up the edge of the grass giving it a nice seamless integration to the surface.