Creating a smooth curved border can be challenging without the right preparation and materials. In this case study, we take a closer look at a beautifully designed curved garden edging pathway created by Fiona using our RecoEdge flexible edging system as part of her impressive garden transformation project.
The Project
As part of her wider garden transformation, Fiona wanted to install curved gravel pathways on either side of her growing areas, leading towards the shed and planters at the rear of the garden.
Rather than allowing the gravel and soil to merge together, Fiona needed a solution that would create clean, durable borders while helping to prevent material migration between the different areas.
After researching suitable products, Fiona discovered our RecoEdge flexible edging system along with our RecoStakes. Impressed by the durability, flexibility, and neat finish the system could provide, she chose Grey RecoEdge rolls along with enough stakes to securely install the new curved garden edging throughout the project.
The Installation
To create the new garden pathways, Fiona followed our recommended installation method for the RecoEdge flexible edging system, helping to make the project simple, neat and easy to complete.
The first step involved marking out the shape and flow of the curved pathways to ensure the finished layout complemented the surrounding garden spaces. Once the pathway lines had been planned, Fiona dug a shallow trench along the marked edges where the RecoEdge flexible edging would be installed.
Thanks to the flexibility of the edging system, the RecoEdge flexible edging could easily be shaped and pushed into the curved trench to achieve smooth, flowing borders throughout the garden. To keep the edging securely in position, RecoStakes were installed behind the edging at approximately 1m intervals and fixed using chipboard screws, creating a strong and durable edge ready for the gravel pathway installation.
Conclusion
Speaking about the installation, Fiona said:
“RecoEdge is incredibly easy to use to create any shape pathway. We bought RecoStakes that were a little too long, but my husband was able to easily cut them down. The stakes are really strong and went into the ground easily despite all the stones that would otherwise prevent different pegs from being installed.”
We’d like to thank Fiona for choosing our RecoEdge flexible edging system and RecoStakes for her garden transformation project, as well as for sharing the fantastic installation photos used in this case study.
If you have photos from your own project or would like more information about our products, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
