Cutting and re-cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds
Weight
2 kg
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in New Zealand. It is free on orders of $100 or more, and a flat $25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
Under this shop's own returns policy you have 15 days from purchase to change your mind and send the goods back in resaleable condition, at your cost and with a $39 handling fee per order. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, return postage included.
Knock the soil off after use and dry the blade. Oil the blade before winter storage. A sharpening file on the cutting edge once a season keeps it cutting rather than tearing.
Half Moon BladeA single press gives a clean arc
Step Bar For LeverageYour weight over the blade, not your arms
95 cm Long HandleCuts standing upright
Powder Coated SteelHeavy duty construction throughout
About this product
The traditional edging iron, with a step to stand on.
Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. Cuts the arc a straight spade cannot.
The half moon shovel is the traditional New Zealand edging iron, and it has not changed much because it did not need to.
A curved blade pressed into turf gives you a curve. That is the entire argument for owning one alongside a spade.
The step bar across the shoulder of the blade lets you stand on it, so the cut comes from your weight rather than your shoulders.
95 cm tall and 2 kg, powder coated steel, used standing up.
It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
An edging iron is a single purpose tool, and the purpose is a line.
Once a bed has been cut, keeping it takes a couple of minutes twice a season. Letting it go means the grass creeps in and you are re-cutting the whole shape from scratch in spring.
The technique is worth getting right: work backwards along the line so you are always standing on uncut turf, keep the blade vertical rather than angled into the bed, and press with your weight in one movement instead of rocking.
Powder coated steel with a step bar is a tool that outlives the person who buys it. There is nothing on it to fail.
If you are installing per metre edging, cut the line first with this, then set the edging into the cut before spiking it.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. Under this shop's own returns policy you have 15 days from purchase to send it back in resaleable condition, at your cost and with a $39 handling fee per order. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
Cutting and re-cutting the edge of a lawn, and trenching a line for edging. It is the traditional New Zealand edging iron.
How tall is it?
95 cm, used standing upright.
How much does it weigh?
2 kg.
How wide is the blade?
23 cm.
Why a curved blade?
A curved blade pressed into turf gives you a curve. A straight spade gives you a polygon, and the eye reads that immediately on what should be a smooth line.
What is the step bar for?
Standing on, so the cut comes from your weight rather than your shoulders.
Does it arrive assembled?
No. It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
What is it made of?
Powder coated steel.
Is it a digging spade?
No. It is a cutting tool for edges and should not be used to lever or dig.
How often should I re-cut an edge?
Twice a season keeps it crisp and takes minutes. Once a year means starting from scratch.
What is the right technique?
Work backwards so you stand on uncut turf, hold the blade vertical, and press in one movement.
Can I use it to lay edging?
Yes. Cut the line, open the cut, set the edging in, then spike it.
Does it need sharpening?
A file on the cutting edge once a season.
How do I store it?
Clean and dry, under cover, with a wipe of oil on the blade before winter.
Will it cut wet turf?
Yes, and wet turf is much easier than baked ground.
Is it the same as the manual lawn edging tool?
They are close relatives with the same dimensions. This one is listed as the half moon shovel.
What is the difference between the two options?
One is the tool head alone and one is the complete kit including the handle.
Can I use it around trees?
Yes, for cutting a clean tree circle, keeping clear of surface roots.
How much is delivery?
Delivery anywhere in New Zealand is NZD 25, and it is free once your order reaches NZD 100. There is one delivery service rather than a choice of speeds.
How long does delivery take?
Five to seven days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time while the order is picked and packed.
Do you deliver across the whole NZ?
Yes, anywhere in New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Bluff, including Waiheke and Stewart Island.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The per metre and per section ranges are sold by the unit, so you can order one metre or one section if that is all you need.
Can I change my mind after it arrives?
Yes, under this shop's own policy. New Zealand law gives no automatic cooling-off period on an online order, so this is goodwill rather than a statutory right: you have 15 days from purchase, the goods come back in resaleable condition at your cost, and a $39 handling fee applies per order. Email us with your order number first.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate and stronger right under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, and it is not limited to a number of days: it runs for as long as the goods should reasonably have lasted. You can ask for a repair, a replacement or a refund, and we pay the return postage.
Who pays return postage if I simply change my mind?
You do, unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing.
Can I cancel before it ships?
Yes. Contact us with your order number as soon as you can. Most orders are picked within 24 hours, so the sooner the better.
How do I track my order?
You get a confirmation email with a tracking number once the order ships. Items in one order can travel in separate parcels.
What payment methods do you take?
Card payment and PayPal, both through a secure checkout. Card details are handled by the payment provider and never reach this site.
What currency are prices in?
New Zealand dollars, and that is what your card is charged.
Do you sell to trade or in bulk?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote page with the lengths and quantities you need and we will come back with a price.
The complete guide
Using a half moon edging iron
4 min readGardenEdge New Zealand
An edging iron is a single purpose tool, and the purpose is a line.
Once a bed has been cut, keeping it takes a couple of minutes twice a season. Letting it go means the grass creeps in and you are re-cutting the whole shape from scratch in spring.
The technique is worth getting right: work backwards along the line so you are always standing on uncut turf, keep the blade vertical rather than angled into the bed, and press with your weight in one movement instead of rocking.
Powder coated steel with a step bar is a tool that outlives the person who buys it. There is nothing on it to fail.
If you are installing per metre edging, cut the line first with this, then set the edging into the cut before spiking it.
Delivery is NZD 25 anywhere in New Zealand, and free once your order reaches NZD 100. That is the rate this shop actually charges, proven against its own checkout rather than read off a settings page.
You have 15 days to change your mind under this shop's own returns policy. New Zealand law gives no automatic cooling-off period on an online order, so that is goodwill rather than statute: the goods come back at your cost in resaleable condition and a $39 handling fee applies per order. Faulty or misdescribed goods are a separate and stronger matter under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across New Zealand on orders over $100.
Half Moon Shovel sold by GardenEdge New Zealand at gardenedging.net.nz.
The traditional edging iron, with a step to stand on. Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. Cuts the arc a straight spade cannot.
Price NZD 59, reference price NZD 79.
Sold by what is included: Tool Head Only (no handle), Complete Kit (handle and tool head).
Material: Powder coated steel.
Height: 95 cm.
Width: 23 cm.
Weight: 2 kg.
Blade: Half moon with a step bar.
Shipping: Supplied in two parts, handle and head.
Suits: Cutting and re-cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds.
Delivery across New Zealand costs NZD 25 and is free on orders of NZD 100 or more.
Nothing in this range is cut to a customer's measurement before it ships: the sections are supplied whole and the customer trims them if a shorter run is needed. New Zealand law gives no change-of-mind cancellation right on an online order, so what covers a change of mind here is this shop's own 15 day returns policy rather than a statute. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers faulty, unsafe or misdescribed goods separately, and nothing in the returns policy limits it.
This line is not currently on sale through this shop.
Half Moon Shovel, Tool Head Only (no handle), Tool Head Only (no handle)
