Not Brick Or Pavers: Costco Has A Rust-Proof Garden And Driveway Edging Alternative

Using edging along your garden and driveway helps create a clear divide between two places and keeps gravel and plants where they are supposed to be. You don't want to pick one simply based on visuals, though, as driveway edging is way more than just for looks. It's best to avoid something that will break down quickly in the elements, while also being inexpensive and easy to install. Costco's rust-proof Professional Aluminum Garden Edging hits all of these marks. That's why it is such a great choice for your lawn.

There are a lot of garden edging ideas that make for the perfect landscaping. This one might not be the most visually stunning, but it is a sturdy and effective option. "We installed this edging around our landscaped beds with black mulch and it really finished off the look and keeps everything in place nicely," said a 5-star review on Costco's website.

However, even if you've edged your garden before, that doesn't mean you can just jump right into using this product. To make sure you get the most out of the edger, you have to install it correctly. "... If you plan to cut and want to join the cut end do not use the recommended bending back and forth to snap off- it distorts the metal and you will never get it to slide in to join together. Use the bend method for butt ends only," says a 2-star review on Costco's website.

Aluminum is a fairly soft metal. It's easy to twist, bend, or break if you're not careful. When it comes to this garden edging in particular, the pieces tend to have a much shorter lifespan than expected if not installed correctly. Shifting, bending, and erosion from improper placement can cause damage to the structure of your aluminum edging. Considering this product can easily last 25 years, creating damage you have to fix isn't ideal, which is why you need to be sure you know everything about using metal edging in your lawn.  

Thankfully, though you must do it right, it's not hard to install aluminum driveway edging. It just takes a lot of planning and prepping. Don't be in a rush to get the work done. Start by figuring out exactly where you want it to go. By reducing the number of times you have to bend and adjust the metal to get it shaped correctly, you reduce the chances of accidentally breaking or denting it.

Then you need to dig a hole down to the recommended depth — usually ½ an inch less than the total height of your edging panels. The trench needs to be level so the exposed parts on the surface will be equal all the way around. Once satisfied, set the edging into the hole, stake it down, put the door in, and pack it tight to help keep everything in place.