Edging your lawn is one of the final touches to create a beautifully manicured garden in Australia. Whether you’ve got grass growing in flower beds or your foot path is being overtaken by greenery, maintaining the edges of your instant lawn looks good and is highly functional. With a range of tools and techniques that you can implement to get a neat look, Strathayr’s how-to guide will get you started with the best practices for edging a roll out turf or lawn.

Edging Tools

You can opt for manual edging tools if you want a more precise, affordable but physical option. Specialist edging shears or long-handled grass shears allow you to maintain the look of your instant lawn by helping you get a more precise cut. Suitable for small spots around paths and garden beds, manual tools are easily stored and maintained. Mechanical edging tools such as electric or battery powered edgers and trimmers give you an adjustable blade height and can handle more work. Though more expensive, these tools allow you to get your lawn edging completed quicker and can require less physical exertion on your part.

How to Edge Your Lawn

Trimming your lawn prior to mowing allows you to work in a cleaner area and follow the perimeter of your lawn. You can choose to use both powered and manual tools for a well-rounded look. If you are seeking a perfectly straight line, cut along a plank of wood for a more precise cut. After you have finished, you can then mow, leaving your lawn looking neat and well-manicured. To complete the process, remove the cuttings to use as mulch or simply dispose of them in your green wheely bin.

Best Practices

RTF Tall Fescue turf from Strathayr is an excellent roll out turf for Australian backyards, and it can be easily maintained throughout the year. With a medium soft leaf suitable for all seasons, this turf is self-repairing and low maintenance. Regular and slow trimming is ideal, so that you can manage the cutting process of your lawn. To prevent damage to your tools when trimming, ensure that you keep powered tools clear of paths and concrete.

To learn more about lawn edging or our RTF Tall Fescue turf, call Strathayr on 1800 622 455 or contact us online.