Paver and path edges, beds next to pale paving, level changes
Weight
Approximately 0.6 kg per metre at 100 mm face height
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.
Nothing needed. If tea staining appears in a coastal garden, wipe it with warm water and a soft cloth rather than a wire brush, which would scratch the passive layer.
304 StainlessDoes not rust and does not stain pale paving
Three Face Heights50 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm for different jobs
Interlocking SectionsOne metre units lock into a continuous length
Three Spikes Per Metre100 mm steel spikes included
Takes A Tight Curve0.5 mm gauge bends more willingly than the 1.5 mm ranges
About this product
304 stainless, so it never goes orange.
Interlocking one metre sections in three face heights. The one to choose next to pale paving.
Stainless is the range to pick when the edging sits against something you do not want stained.
Corten and bare steel both shed run off while they weather. 304 stainless does not weather at all, so pale paving, render, decking and light gravel stay the colour they were.
It comes in three face heights. 50 mm is a lawn edge, 100 mm is the general purpose depth, and 200 mm is for holding back a level change or a deep mulch bed.
At 0.5 mm gauge it is the most flexible metal edging we sell, which makes it the easiest of the three to run around a tight circle.
Sections are one metre and interlock. Three 100 mm spikes come with every metre.
The argument for stainless over corten or black steel is almost entirely about what is next to the edging.
Weathering steel is supposed to shed a little rust while its patina forms, and black coated steel will do the same wherever the coating gets chipped. Neither matters against grass or dark gravel. Both matter a great deal against limestone paving, a rendered wall or new decking.
304 is the standard austenitic stainless grade, the same specification used for kitchen worktops and outdoor handrails. It does not need a coating because the chromium in the alloy forms its own passive layer.
The trade off is stiffness. At 0.5 mm this is a third of the thickness of the corten range, so it bends more easily, which is good for curves and less good for holding a long straight run dead true. On a straight run, space the spikes evenly rather than clustering them.
Choose the face height by what the edging is holding rather than by how it looks: 50 mm to stop a mower, 100 mm to stop grass runners, 200 mm to retain a change of level.
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.
50 mm to stop a mower running into a bed, 100 mm for general use and to stop grass runners, 200 mm to hold back a change of level or a deep mulch bed.
What grade of stainless is it?
304, the standard austenitic grade also used for kitchen worktops and outdoor handrails.
Will it rust?
No. The chromium in the alloy forms its own passive layer, so there is no coating to chip and nothing to go orange.
Will it stain my paving?
No, which is the main reason to choose it over corten or black steel next to limestone, render or new decking.
How thick is it?
0.5 mm.
Is it strong enough at 0.5 mm?
For edging, yes. It is a third of the thickness of the corten range, which makes it more flexible and slightly less willing to hold a long straight run dead true. Space the spikes evenly on a straight and it is fine.
How long is each section?
One metre, and the sections interlock into a continuous length.
How many spikes come with it?
Three 100 mm steel spikes per metre.
Can it take a tight curve?
Yes. At 0.5 mm it is the easiest metal edging here to run around a small circle such as a tree ring.
How do I cut it?
A hacksaw. Wear gloves: a freshly cut stainless edge is sharp.
Do you cut it to my length?
No. It ships as whole one metre sections and you cut if you need a shorter run.
Will it discolour by the sea?
Coastal air can leave light surface tea staining on 304. Wipe it with warm water and a soft cloth, never a wire brush, which would damage the passive layer.
Does the price change with the height?
Yes. Each face height is priced separately because it is a different amount of steel.
Can I mix heights in one order?
Yes. Add each height you want as its own line.
Is it visible once installed?
Barely. At 0.5 mm the top edge reads as a thin bright line, which is why it suits modern planting schemes.
What is it best used for?
Paver and path edges, beds sitting against pale paving, and holding a level change where the 200 mm height is used.
Does it need any maintenance?
No.
How does it compare with the black steel?
The black steel is 1.5 mm and coated, so it is stiffer and disappears visually; the stainless is thinner, more flexible and will never mark what is next to it.
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
Choosing a stainless steel edging height
5 min readGardenEdge New Zealand
The argument for stainless over corten or black steel is almost entirely about what is next to the edging.
Weathering steel is supposed to shed a little rust while its patina forms, and black coated steel will do the same wherever the coating gets chipped. Neither matters against grass or dark gravel. Both matter a great deal against limestone paving, a rendered wall or new decking.
304 is the standard austenitic stainless grade, the same specification used for kitchen worktops and outdoor handrails. It does not need a coating because the chromium in the alloy forms its own passive layer.
The trade off is stiffness. At 0.5 mm this is a third of the thickness of the corten range, so it bends more easily, which is good for curves and less good for holding a long straight run dead true. On a straight run, space the spikes evenly rather than clustering them.
Choose the face height by what the edging is holding rather than by how it looks: 50 mm to stop a mower, 100 mm to stop grass runners, 200 mm to retain a change of level.
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.
Stainless Steel Garden Edging (per metre) sold by GardenEdge New Zealand at gardenedging.net.nz.
304 stainless, so it never goes orange. Interlocking one metre sections in three face heights. The one to choose next to pale paving.
Price NZD 23 per metre, reference price NZD 29.
Sold by face height: 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm.
Material: 304 stainless steel.
Gauge: 0.5 mm.
Face heights: 50 mm, 100 mm or 200 mm.
Section length: 1000 mm (1 m), interlocking.
Spikes: 100 mm long, three per metre.
Sold: Per metre, no minimum order.
Shaping: Bends by hand, cut to size with a hacksaw.
Suits: Paver and path edges, beds next to pale paving, level changes.
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.
Stainless Steel Garden Edging (per metre), 50 mm, 50 mm
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