Path & Lawn Edging

Enhance your flower beds and grass area with our range of path and lawn edging products. Ideal for completing your paving project and tidying up key areas of your garden by preventing grass from growing into garden paths and flower beds, edging and log rolls are a multi-use solution for neat outdoor spaces. Choose subtle wooden lawn edging to blend into borders, robust metal lawn edging for statement landscaping or plastic lawn edging for flexibility and ease of installation. Plus, find gabion baskets in our collection; a finishing touch designed to improve stability of structures. 

Don't forget to check out our selection of compost and topsoil, ideal if you’re starting fresh with brand new turf. 

Discover how to edge a lawn in our straightforward guide from the Wickes experts.

FAQs

What is a gabion?

A gabion is a structure made of wire mesh or woven baskets which is filled with rocks or other suitable materials. Gabions are used for various applications like erosion control, retaining walls, and landscaping. Gabion baskets provide stability and strength to these structures.

How do you edge a lawn?

To edge a lawn, you can use plastic edging, metal edging, or timber edging. Simply install the chosen edging material along the desired border of the lawn with fixing pegs, ensuring it’s securely anchored into the ground, to create a defined and neat edge.

How do you edge a gravel path?

Start by digging a narrow trench along the path's desired edge. Then, insert edging material such as metal, plastic, or wood into the trench, ensuring it is level and secure. Finally, backfill the trench with soil or gravel to hold the edging in place.

What are the benefits of installing lawn and path edging?

By installing path and lawn edging, you’ll create a neat and defined boundary between various areas of your garden – creating a visually pleasing outdoor space. Plus, it keeps walkways clear, flower beds tidy, reduces maintenance, and sometimes improves drainage. 

How to maintain different types of garden edging

It’s easy to maintain lawn and path edging, but care instructions do vary per material.

Plastic: Simply wash the surface with water and replace any split sections.

Metal: Inspect for signs of rust or movement regularly and clean occasionally with a simple wipe.

Wood: Wooden lawn edging may require regular treatment and staining to protect it against rot. You should also check for any loose or damaged sections.