Metal as a bed border can create two very different visual effects. On the one hand, shiny elements underline the modern design. On the other hand, you create a rustic ambience with a romantic rust look. In this guide you will find nice suggestions, regardless of which variant you choose.
A bed border made of metal is noble and durable
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- Other purchase criteria
- Brands/ where to buy
- care instructions
- equipment
- corten steel
- stainless steel
- Galvanized sheet steel
- aluminum
- Rustic look also in the cottage garden
- easy-care
- also available in serpentine lines
- acid sensitive
- stainless
- robust
- Expensive
- not suitable for natural gardens
- Inexpensive
- many forms
- Not as high quality as stainless steel, for example
- Low own weight
- corrosion resistant
- risk of scratching
- height
- Assembly
- edge finish
- extensibility
- Easy construction
- Will quickly become overgrown
- just
- edged
- rounded
- obi
- Hornbach
- toom
- Hagebau market
- Beckman
- bauhaus
product types
Metal comes in various looks. Unlike cheap plastic, it proves to be durable and sturdy. Choose from the following product types:
corten steel
Thanks to its rusty look and slightly reddish shimmer, Corten steel gives garden decorations a rustic, romantic look. For this reason, there are numerous decorative elements made of metal. A bed border made of the same material stylishly rounds off the overall picture of your garden. Corten steel also looks very good with granite. You can even find bed borders (€12.90) in curved shapes on the market.
To the buying guide for corten steel bed borders
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IRKA lawn edging tape corten steel garden 15cm x 20m x 1mm | Corten steel lawn edging grate with stiffening edge 15 cm | Flexible bed edging metal grate | Corten steel lawn edging
198.00 EUR To the producttips
Corten steel is sensitive to acids. Bird droppings can damage the material.
stainless steel
In contrast to Corten steel, stainless steel is completely rustproof. The shiny appearance may look out of place in cottage gardens, but modern gardeners are very fond of the metal. Above all, the unsurpassed robustness makes stainless steel popular. As a low lawn edge, it keeps the lawn out and gives hungry snails no chance of getting to the vegetables.
Go to the buying guide for stainless steel bed borders
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Flexible and perforated lawn edges made of stainless steel V2A (20x100cm flexible)
14.99 EUR To the productGalvanized sheet steel
Galvanized sheet steel is an all-rounder in the garden. Unlike other metals, it is very inexpensive. Models are available in both straight and curved versions.
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Lawn edge 5m 10m 15m 20m 30m 40m 50m 100x14cm or 100x18cm galvanized bed edging bed border mowing edge metal palisade (length 5m - height 14cm)
EUR 18.90 To the productaluminum
Aluminum is particularly suitable for beds that are not frequented too often. Because it is a particularly light material, installation requires little effort.
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Beckmann KG BKZ aluminum frame
31.95 EUR To the productOther purchase criteria
Unfortunately, when mowing the lawn, you have to be very careful not to scratch your metal border. You can find out what else you need to watch out for below.
shape
When choosing the form, the following criteria play a role:
height
Unfortunately, while a low lawn edge can be installed quickly and easily, it does not prevent the overgrowth of large plants. However, only corten steel is suitable for high bed borders, as shiny material looks unnatural.
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Corten steel is best suited for higher metal bed borders
Assembly
You certainly want to save yourself as much work as possible when installing your border. The relevance of height for this criterion has just been discussed. The higher a bed border is, the more support you have to give it. At low heights, it is sufficient to embed the border of the bed about two thirds into the ground.
When buying, pay attention to butt connectors. With these tools, you don't have to drill or weld.
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If you're digging a joint when sunk into the floor, be aware that metal warps with temperature. The colder it is during assembly, the wider the joint has to be.
edge finish
With regard to the edge finish of your bed border, you will find the following variants on the market:
The purchase decision is purely a matter of taste.
extensibility
At best, your metal can be bent just like sheet metal. This property makes it easier to lay curves. Aluminum is highly recommended in this regard. Alternatively, you can use a ready-made template.
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Many DIY stores also offer custom-made products.
Brands/ where to buy
You can find flower bed borders made of metal on the Internet at Amazon or in hardware stores. Here is a list of the most popular outlets:
Sometimes metal bed borders are also available from discounters such as Aldi.
care instructions
Each metal has advantages and disadvantages. Stainless steel is definitely the most durable material. Even aluminum does not rust. Although corten steel is susceptible to acids, it is still considered to be very easy to care for. Carefully wipe off minor dirt, such as splashes of mud, with a sponge.
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Did you know that the platina of the CorTen steel reproduces itself even if there are abrasions?
equipment
Metal bed borders are usually offered as a complete system. Use ground spikes to connect the individual elements. Butt connectors make it easier to assemble the outside corners and radius curves. In addition, when using aluminum, a lawn edger that resembles a spade is recommended.
A special utensil are tree rings, which are also commercially available under the name bed edging. They are used to border trees or shrubs.