Well, I ended up buying a packet of Everedge to edge some beds, and no, you really wouldn't want to fall on it, if it's sticking up. Yes, it would break your arm or your ankle in a fall. But I have put some decking boards on the inside of the bed border where it seems dangerously placed. It looks like a good product for a safe spot, like edging borders for lawns. As ever, concrete foundations, post holes, pipes etc pose problems and with Everedge it's not that easy to work around them.
But it should outlast me, it's pretty easy to use otherwise and high quality. Also, reusable if you don't bend it. So I'm pretty pleased.
It's designed to sit just below the level of the grass so should be safe enough. If people are jumping over the wall I would consider installing it with the spikes up to stop them
My thoughts too. Hell mend them! What's a chugger Fire? Am I just stoopid or is it a 'darn sarf' term?
Fire, on what side did you use the Everedge? i.e. does it border a stone path or did you use it to edge between the grass and the bed? Just a bit confused from your description - easily done! I'd assumed the product is designed to contain a lawn only, with the top edge just below the grass so you can easily mow over it.
Hi, no, you can use it to edge anything, or make beds with it.
I used mine more like the below, edging a bed next to a path and also a bed next to some steps. I chose cor steel so that it is strong but will rust nicely over the years. You can see from the above that it wouldn't be fun to fall on. My old dad had a fall on my path (ice) and a friend fell on the steps (slippy decking) so I'm going to be careful with the protruding edges. It's good stuff, though.
Thanks Fire - I've only ever seen it sunk down below the grass and a path - didn't realize you can use it as sticky-uppy edging (if you'll pardon the expression!). You're right though, it could be nasty to fall on and as I seem to make a habit of that in the garden, better stick clear.
I think it would be fine if sunk in turf. I can't seem to go into the garden without bashing, scratching or pronging myself somehow. I'm always covered in bruises and rose battle scars. In fact, when unpacking the Everedge I managed to prong myself in the leg with a pointy prong. Quite a cut. I also managed to bash my head on a branch last week and had blood running down my face. I will be thankful when autumn comes and can retreat.
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