Buyer’s Guide

Metal Garden Edging in MelbourneAustralian-made steel edging in Redcor® & Galvabond® — SHAPESCAPER® and FormBoss®

Steel garden edging gives you a crisp, permanent line between lawn, beds and paths — and unlike plastic or timber it won’t rot, warp or go brittle in the sun. We stock both major Australian brands in Redcor® weathering steel (the rusted look) and Galvabond® (neutral silver-grey), from 1.6 mm to 2.5 mm, in heights from 75 mm right up to 590 mm. Pick up from our Bayswater yard or get delivery across Melbourne metro and VIC.

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After a natural look instead? Browse our timber garden edging. Building a structural wall to hold back a slope or driveway? That is a job for steel posts and sleepers, not edging.

Both SHAPESCAPER and Formboss use Australian BlueScope steel and are manufactured in Melbourne

  • BlueScope Steel

  • Australian Made

SHAPESCAPER® Metal Garden Edging

FormBoss® Metal Garden Edging

Redcor® vs Galvabond® — which finish?

This is the first decision to make, and it is purely about looks — both finishes carry the same structural strength and a comparable service life. Redcor® is a weathering steel (the same family as Corten); Galvabond® is zinc-coated steel.

Redcor® — the rusted look

A weathering steel that rusts on the surface for the first 3–6 months, then stabilises into a protective patina that slows further corrosion.

  • Warm rust-orange, deepening to brown
  • Best where you want the edging seen
  • Suits native, modern and gravel gardens
  • Also searched for as corten steel edging
Galvabond® — neutral silver-grey

Zinc-coated steel that stays a consistent silver-grey and does not develop a rust finish.

  • Quietly disappears into the garden
  • Best against pale pavers and concrete
  • Holds its colour from day one
  • The safe choice if you’re unsure

Both finishes run right across the SHAPESCAPER® range — edging, ring planters, hex planters and modular box planters — so a whole garden can be detailed in one consistent material. Australian-made from BlueScope steel, in 1.6 mm to 2.5 mm.

Which thickness and height do I need?

These two choices are linked. Thickness controls how rigid the edging is and how tight a curve it holds — but it also determines how tall you can go. All lengths are 2400 mm.

ThicknessHeights availableBest for
1.6 mm75, 100, 150, 185 mmThe most popular choice — garden beds, lawn edging and curves shaped by hand
2.0 mm75, 100, 150, 185, 230, 290, 390, 590 mmTaller beds and longer runs, where you want extra rigidity
2.5 mm100, 150, 185, 230, 290, 390, 590 mmHeavy-duty — deep raised beds, commercial and high-traffic areas

The key rule: 1.6 mm tops out at 185 mm high. If you want anything taller, step up to 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm.

HeightTypical use
75 mmLawn-to-path separation and shallow mulch borders
100 mmThe standard for most garden beds and mulched areas
150 mmDeeper mulch and lightly raised beds
185 mmDeep mulch and light soil retention — the tallest available in 1.6 mm
230–290 mmRaised garden beds and gentle terracing (2.0 mm or 2.5 mm)
390–590 mmTall raised beds and planter-style surrounds (2.0 mm or 2.5 mm)

Not sure? For a standard mulched garden bed, 1.6 mm at 100 mm high covers the majority of Melbourne jobs. Every size is also sold as a kit that includes the jointer, screws and matching stakes — usually the easier way to buy. For a structural wall holding back a slope or a driveway, you want steel posts and sleepers rather than edging.

How much edging do I need?

Lengths

Every length is 2400 mm (2.4 m). Measure the total perimeter in metres, divide by 2.4 and round up.

Kit or edging only?

The kit includes the jointer, screws and matching stakes for that height — simplest way to buy. Choose “edging only” if you already have stakes on site.

Corners

Count your 90° corners. You can fold the steel on site, but pre-made corner sections give a sharper, faster finish.

Example: a 20 m bed perimeter ÷ 2.4 = 8.3, so 9 lengths. Send us your measurements on 0456 776 666, or request a bulk quote for larger jobs.

How to install metal garden edging

  1. Mark your line

    Lay a hose or rope along the intended edge and stand back to check the shape before you dig — curves always read differently from a distance.

  2. Cut a shallow trench

    Dig a narrow trench so the edging will sit at your intended height, usually flush with or slightly below the lawn surface.

  3. Set the first length

    Stand the edging in the trench and check the top line with a string line or level. This first piece sets everything that follows.

  4. Drive the stakes

    Drive stakes on the garden-bed side, hard against the edging, and fix them to the profile. Keep the tops below the edging line so they stay hidden.

  5. Overlap and continue

    Overlap the next length and fix through both pieces at the join. For curves, ease the steel gradually rather than forcing a bend in one spot.

  6. Backfill and finish

    Backfill both sides and firm down. Lay weed mat inside the bed, then top up with mulch or decorative pebbles to the level you want.

Installing flush with the lawn gives you a mowing strip — you can run the mower wheel straight over the edge and skip the whipper snipper. Laying new lawn at the same time? See our instant turf range.

Frequently asked questions

Does Redcor® garden edging keep rusting away?

No. Redcor® is a weathering steel, not ordinary mild steel. It rusts on the surface for the first 3–6 months and that patina then seals the steel and slows further corrosion. It is designed to look rusted while still lasting decades in a normal garden setting.

Will rusted garden edging stain my pavers or concrete?

It can while the patina is forming, particularly on light-coloured or porous surfaces. Allow a small mulch or gravel gap between the edging and pale paving, or choose Galvabond® where the two meet. Once the patina stabilises, run-off largely stops.

Can metal garden edging be bent into curves?

Yes. 1.6 mm bends easily by hand into smooth curves; 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm hold larger radii and need more effort. Ease the steel gradually along its length rather than forcing a kink in one spot. Pre-made corner sections are available for sharp 90° turns.

What thickness of steel garden edging should I choose?

1.6 mm suits most residential garden beds and lawn edging and is the easiest to shape. Step up to 2.0 mm for long runs or light commercial work, and 2.5 mm where the edging is retaining mulch or soil, or in high-traffic commercial areas.

Is metal garden edging safe around children and pets?

Both SHAPESCAPER® and FormBoss® roll the top edge back on itself rather than leaving a raw cut, so there is no sharp exposed lip. Installed flush or slightly below the lawn surface, the top edge sits below foot level.

Will metal garden edging damage my lawn mower?

No. Installed flush with the lawn it works as a mowing strip. You can run the mower wheel along the edge and cut right to the border, which removes most of the edging and trimming work.

How long does steel garden edging last?

Both Redcor® and Galvabond® are built for decades of in-ground service in typical Melbourne garden conditions, far longer than plastic or untreated timber edging which becomes brittle or rots.

Do you deliver garden edging across Melbourne?

Yes. We deliver steel and metal garden edging across all Melbourne metro suburbs including Bayswater, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Doncaster, Croydon and Knox, plus regional Victoria. You can also collect from our yard at 3/5 Newcastle Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153. Get in touch for a delivery quote.

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The full SHAPESCAPER® system, every finish and height, on the shelf in Bayswater.

The complete SHAPESCAPER® system

Edging, ring planters, hex planters and modular box planters that all share the same steel and finishes — detail a whole garden in one material. See the range.

Australian made, BlueScope steel

SHAPESCAPER® is roll-formed from Australian BlueScope steel and manufactured right here in Melbourne.

Every finish and height

Redcor® and Galvabond® in 1.6, 2.0 and 2.5 mm, in heights from 75 mm all the way to 590 mm — no special-order wait.

Kits or edging only

Buy the edging on its own, or take the kit with the jointer, screws and matching stakes already included — one trip, whole job.

Pick up at Bayswater

Load the ute today — easy parking and quick in-and-out at 3/5 Newcastle Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153.

Melbourne-wide delivery

Delivered across Melbourne metro and regional Victoria. Bulk and trade pricing available.

Pick up & trade counter3/5 Newcastle Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153
Call 0456 776 666
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