Passionate gardeners helping Australians create beautiful outdoor spaces
Garden Edging Australia was born from a simple frustration that many Australian gardeners know all too well: trying to find reliable, honest information about garden edging products that actually work in our unique climate and conditions.
It started in 2019 when our founder, after spending countless hours researching edging options for a backyard renovation in suburban Melbourne, realised that most online resources were either outdated, written for overseas markets, or simply advertising disguised as advice. The Australian gardening community deserved better—a trusted resource that understood the difference between what works in the cool Victorian highlands versus the scorching Western Australian outback.
What began as a personal blog documenting experiments with Corten steel edging and recycled plastic borders has grown into Australia's most comprehensive garden edging resource. We've now tested over 50 different products across multiple climate zones, from the tropical humidity of Far North Queensland to the frost-prone regions of Tasmania.
Our testing process is thorough and practical. We don't just read manufacturer specifications—we actually install products in real Australian gardens, expose them to genuine weather conditions, and revisit them months later to assess durability. We've learned firsthand which galvanised steel edging holds up near the coast (where salt spray can accelerate corrosion), which plastic edging warps in direct summer sun, and which timber treatments truly resist termite damage.
We believe every Australian home deserves a beautiful, well-defined garden that brings joy to its owners and adds value to the property. Our mission is to cut through the marketing noise and provide genuinely helpful, unbiased guidance that helps you make confident decisions about your garden edging.
Whether you're a first-time homeowner tackling your initial landscaping project, a seasoned gardener upgrading tired borders, or a professional landscaper seeking reliable product recommendations for clients, we're here to help. We understand that garden edging is an investment—both financially and in terms of the time you'll spend installing it—and we take that responsibility seriously.
We're also passionate about sustainability in Australian gardens. That's why we give special attention to recycled and eco-friendly edging options, and we always consider the full lifecycle of products when making recommendations. A cheap plastic edging that ends up in landfill after two years isn't really a bargain when you factor in environmental costs.
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. When we recommend a product, we tell you exactly why—and we're equally honest about drawbacks and limitations. Every product featured on our site has been selected based on quality, value, and suitability for Australian conditions.
We do participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products through our links. However, this never influences our recommendations. In fact, we often steer readers toward products that aren't available on Amazon if we believe they're a better choice. Our reputation depends on your trust, and we won't compromise that for a few dollars in commission.
Our review methodology includes hands-on installation testing, long-term durability assessment, customer review analysis from verified Australian purchasers, and consultation with professional landscapers across the country. When we say a product is "great for coastal gardens" or "ideal for clay soil," it's because we've verified these claims in real-world conditions.
We're a small but dedicated team of gardening enthusiasts, landscape professionals, and content creators united by our love for Australian outdoor spaces.
Founder & Lead Reviewer
Former landscape architect with 15 years of experience in residential and commercial projects across Victoria and NSW. Marcus has personally installed hundreds of metres of garden edging and knows what works in the field.
Materials Specialist
With a background in materials science and a passion for sustainable gardening, Sarah leads our product testing program and ensures our durability assessments are thorough and scientifically sound.
Content Editor
A keen home gardener and professional writer, James transforms our technical findings into clear, actionable guides that help gardeners of all experience levels make informed decisions.
We love hearing from fellow gardening enthusiasts! Whether you have a question about a specific product, want to suggest a topic for our guides, or simply want to share photos of your newly edged garden beds, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit our contact page to get in touch, or follow our journey as we continue to explore the best garden edging solutions for Australian homes.
Happy gardening!
— The Garden Edging Australia Team