INSTALLATION GUIDE
Garden Edging Direct Weathered steel edging is designed to create clean, defined garden borders with a modern architectural finish. The system is simple to install and suitable for DIY or professional landscaping applications. The edging is supplied in a raw mill finish and will naturally develop a protective rust patina once installed or exposed to moisture. For strength and long term stability, the edging is designed to be installed approximately 30 to 50mm below the finished surface level.
Materials Required
• Garden Edging Direct Weathered steel edging lengths
• Straight stakes
• 45 degree or 90 degree corner stakes
• Connector plates (joiner)
• Fixing screws
• Backfill material such as soil, gravel, or mulch
Tools Required
• Shovel or trenching spade
• Rubber mallet or hammer with timber block
• Drill or driver
• Grinder with metal cutting disc if trimming is required
• Tape measure
• String line or spray marker
Safety Information
• Always wear gloves when handling Weathered steel edging
• Wear eye protection when cutting or drilling steel
• Use caution when working with grinders and power tools
• Ensure all cut edges are safely positioned below ground level
• Keep hands clear when hammering stakes into the ground
Installation Steps
1. Mark out your desired edging layout using spray paint, string line, or stakes.
2. Dig a trench approximately 100mm wide and 30 to 50mm deep, depending on your required finished height.
3. Lay out edging lengths and attach connector plates where required. Lengths can be cut to size using a grinder if needed.
4. Use straight stakes along straight runs and 45 degree or 90 degree stakes at corners for added rigidity and alignment.
5. Position the edging in the trench and drive the stakes into the ground using a rubber mallet or block of wood.
6. Hook the lower lip of the edging over the stakes and fix from the rear of the stake into the edging using supplied screws.
7. Adjust height and alignment as required by gently tapping the edging down with a block of wood.
8. Backfill and compact soil on both sides of the edging, ensuring all fixings remain below ground level.
