Guard-n-Edge for Protection from Metal Edging and Decoration at Rain Shadow Gardens

Guard-n-Edge for Protection and Decoration
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Your price: $22.00


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Guard-n-Edge™
Guard-n-Edge™ Turns Exposed Edging into Safe, Decorative and Easy Borders

Protect Your Pets and Family
Although metal edging is an effective, low cost method of separating landscaping areas, the exposed metal edge can be very dangerous to people and pets.
Safe and Easy to Install
Guard-n-Edge™ is a decorative, protective cover for metal landscape edging. It is designed to protect people and pets from sharp and potentially dangerous metal edging. Guard-n-Edge™ is a safe solution that converts unsightly metal edging into a decorative landscaping border. It is easy to install and will beautify your garden and yard.
Covers edging up to 1/8 inch thick.

Available in Five Colors
Guard-n-Edge™ is composed of a super tough high impact polymer material that is blended with a UV inhibitor, providing maximum resistance to sunlight. Choose from four colors black, brown, green, and terra cotta. (NOTE: The tan color is no longer available.)
Comes in packages of 10 three foot pieces (total of 30 feet).
"As a veterinarian, I am very impressed with the Guard-n-Edge™ product, its durability and easy application. As my feelings are strong for the pets and clients I see, I would like to be able to introduce your product to them in hopes of avoiding the many lacerations and severe tendon injuries caused by metal lawn edging. . as well as getting them out there to fix the problem sooner then later..You would not believe the number of repeat offenders we have seen."
Michael DVM
After hearing numerous horror stories about people and pets being rushed to emergency centers bleeding from deep cuts and injuries caused by metal edging while playing in their own backyard, Scott Wilson put his mind to work. Metal edging is commonly used in landscaping to separate grass from garden, and that’s where the danger lies. Scott wanted to create a product to keep pets and people safer. An engineer by trade, Scott brainstormed and worked to develop a product that would make our yards a safer place to play and work. After 3 years and 12 revisions, he was finally satisfied. In 2006 Ren Concepts, the parent company launched Guard-n-Edge™, a decorative, protective cover for sharp, dangerous landscape edging. . This super tough polymer material withstands the hardiest of conditions to protect children and pets from the harm caused by metal edging in their own backyard.
Durable, protective cover
Easy to install
Super tough high impact polymer material
UV inhibitor to resist sun damage
Used by professional landscapers, as well as, do-it-yourself-homeowners
Turns any lawn with dangerous metal edging into a safe and decorative environment
Perfect for your family and pet safety
Manufactured in Colorado.
End Caps can also be purchased to protect you from the dangerous metal edging corners.
Watch a video showing how to install Guard-n-Edge™.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guard-n-Edge™

Do the "U" shaped stakes need to be removed first, or can Guard-n-Edge™ be installed over the stakes?
Sorry, but the "U" shaped metal edging stakes must be removed first, then install Guard-n-Edge™ over the metal edging, and then the "U" shaped stakes can be re-installed over the top of Guard-n-Edge™
How does Guard-n-Edge™ hold up to a string trimmer?
String trimmers will not damage Guard-n-Edge™ Uncovered metal edging will usually cut the string trimmer line. Guard-n-Edge™ will protect the line from being cut on the metal edging. Be sure that Guard-n-Edge™ is installed securely before using a string trimmer.
How does Guard-n-Edge™ hold up to a lawn mower?
Guard-n-Edge™ will help protect your mowers tires from getting cut on the exposed metal edging. However, nothing will hold up to a rotating mower blade. Our advice is "AVOID CONTACT WITH LAWN MOWER BLADES!"
Does Guard-n-Edge™ come in longer lengths?
No, Guard-n-Edge™ is manufactured in 36 inch lengths for several reasons. 1.) Three feet is a much easier length to work with during installation 2.) The thermal expansion gaps are much less at three feet. 3.) It is much easier to ship and transport
How will Guard-n-Edge™ hold up in the outdoor elements? Is it UV protected?
Yes, Guard-n-Edge™ is compounded with UV inhibitors to resist the affects of UV light. Guard-n-Edge™ is injection molded from a high impact polypropylene. Other products that are molded from this same material are outdoor playground equipment, snow shovels, and many exterior automotive parts.
Why is black Guard-n-Edge™ less expensive than the colors?
Black color concentrate is less expensive. Carbon that produces the black color is a natural UV inhibitor. A special additive must be added to the other colors to protect from UV light.
Is Guard-n-Edge™ affected by thermal expansion or shrinkage?
Yes, all material shrinks and expands with temperature changes. Even the metal edging itself will have a slight length change as temperatures change. It is normal for slight gaps of about 1/8 inch to appear between the sections at cold temperatures.
Can a mallet or hammer be used to assist with installation?
Only a soft faced mallet should be used to tap Guard-n-Edge™ into place. A hard faced hammer could mar the surface of Guard-n-Edge™ Do not pound on Guard-n-Edge™ in order to drive the metal edging into the ground.
Our metal edging has sunken into the ground, and only a small amount is visible. Can Guard-n-Edge™ still be installed, or does the metal edging height need to be adjusted before installation?
Guard-n-Edge™ is designed to hug the metal edging and in most cases it is possible to push Guard-n-Edge™ onto the metal edging without increasing the height of the edging.
Will Guard-n-Edge™ install over roll top metal edging?
Guard-n-Edge™ will fit over roll top edging. However, depending on the style of roll top edging, it can be a very tight fit when installing over two over lapping sections of roll top edging. We suggest that you request a free small sample piece of Guard-n-Edge™ to check the fit before you purchase.
How do you cut Guard-n-Edge™?
A hacksaw can be used to cut Guard-n-Edge™ to any desired length. Another method is to score the flex joint at the desired length on both sides with a utility knife and then simply break Guard-n-Edge™ on the scored joint.