Garden makeover with flexible steel garden edging

[EleventhCoastal]

This stylish, low-maintenance garden makes great use of Oxy-Shield steel garden edging and Lytworx garden lighting.

• The project
• How to plan a garden makeover
• More project inspiration for your outdoor areas

The project

From site fences and dirt to greenery, Oxy-Shield flexible steel garden edging, podium stands and stunning feature plants, this glow-up has taken over 18 months with several design plans being changed and the hard work and action only happening recently!  

We bought some of the plants from Bunnings. All the edging, the native mix potting mix and the mulch was also from Bunnings.

 

The grass tree sits in pride of place in the Whites Oxy-Shield Podium Ring, with a wider border using the garden edging.

I used the Oxy-Shield for all the edging. Whether it be 200mm high or 130mm high, it works seamlessly together for a beautiful feature. Can you spot the Lytworx lights in the grass tree area?

How to plan a garden makeover

Horticulturist and Bunnings Workshop member Noelle has created this helpful guide to planning a new garden or garden makeover, including tips on design and plant selection.

More project inspiration for your outdoor areas

Workshop member Jimi carried out a stunning front-yard transformation involving a curving stone retaining wall and crazy paving complemented by thoughtful garden planting.

Workshop member Rufaro's complete backyard makeover turned a tired yard into an attractive and functional outdoor living area.

There are also plenty of great ideas in our collection of Paving ideas for outdoor entertaining areas, our Top 10 most popular garden makeovers and our collection of Ideas to revamp your side yard. 

Let us know if you need a hand with your project – we're here to help.

[Remarka6le]

This looks great @EleventhCoastal , do you have any pictures Lytworx lights at night for reference? Love the letterbox as well, where did you find it?

[Caron]

I love this idea. @Bunnings - do you have something a little less $ than the steel that can be used? Im moving and trying to do simple updates (if i was staying, would do the metal).

[EricL]

Hello @Caron 

I propose having a look at these alternatives:

• Icon Plastics 150mm x 10m Slate Grey Garden Edge 
   
• Icon Plastics 75mm x 10m Jarrah Garden Edge 
   
• Tuscan Path 75mm x 10m Black Garden Edging 
   
• Tuscan Path 135mm x 6.1m Charcoal Composite Edging 

They come in larger and longer rolls, so be sure to choose the one that best suits your needs. These are all made for garden edging and can withstand direct contact with the soil.  

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Nailbag]

Love the use of Corten in your project @EleventhCoastal its one of my favourite landscaping materials.

Nailbag

[newbeginner]

Lots of nice aspects. Creativity can be fun but hiring a designer is so expensive. I've got a small block that I want to build a new garden from scratch. 

I always wonder if someone else would have better ideas. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @newbeginner,

That sounds like something our fantastic community could help you with.

Perhaps you'd like to start your own discussion and provide some measurements and details so the community can help you brainstorm ideas.

I'm sure we can help you crowdsource a beautiful design for your space.

Jacob