dunsborough and south west wa

Garden Edging & Borders

Limestone, steel, brick and timber edging for a crisp finish.

GARDEN EDGING & BORDERS

THE DEFINING LINE

In the world of landscaping, edging is the unsung hero. You might not notice good edging, but you definitely notice bad edging. Bad edging is when the lawn bleeds into the garden. It’s when the mulch spills onto the driveway. It’s when the curves are kinked and the straight lines wander. It makes the whole property look messy and neglected.

Conversely, crisp, solid edging is the hallmark of a professional landscape. It provides the visual "frame" for the picture. It separates textures — green turf against dark mulch against grey paving. It gives the eye a line to follow.

The Master Grass provides professional edging installation in Dunsborough. We treat edging as a structural element. We don’t use flimsy plastic strips that warp in the sun. We install solid, durable borders that define your zones and reduce your maintenance workload.

EDGING MATERIALS WE USE

We offer a range of edging styles to suit the architecture of your home.

Reconstituted Limestone Blocks

This is the "Dunsborough Look." These blocks (usually 100mm x 100mm or larger) are made of crushed limestone and cement.

  • Pros

    Extremely durable. Matches the coastal aesthetic. Can be used to retain small height differences (up to 200-300mm). They weather beautifully.

  • Installation

    We bed them on a concrete footing (haunching) so they don’t sink or tip over. We mortar the joints for a seamless solid line.

Corten or Galvanised Steel

Steel edging is the choice for modern, architectural homes. It is a thin (2mm-3mm) strip of metal that stands vertically.

  • Pros

    It virtually disappears, creating a razor-sharp line between grass and garden. It is flexible, allowing for perfect, flowing curves. It takes up very little space.

  • Aesthetics

    Corten steel rusts on the surface to a warm orange/brown patina (sealing itself), which looks stunning against green foliage. Galvanised steel stays silver/grey.

  • Installation

    We use heavy-gauge steel spiked deeply into the ground.

Clay or Concrete Bricks

A traditional choice that works well with red brick homes or cottage gardens.

  • Pros

    Solid and robust. Can be laid flat (flush with the lawn) or on edge (raised).

  • Installation

    Must be laid on a mortar bed to prevent them moving or grass growing between the cracks.

Timber Sleepers

Great for a rustic or rural feel. We use H4 treated pine (resistant to termites and rot) or hardwood like Jarrah.

  • Pros

    Natural look. Cost-effective for long straight runs. Can be used to build raised beds effortlessly.

  • Installation

    We use galvanised steel posts or heavy timber pegs to anchor them.

WHY EDGING REDUCES MAINTENANCE

Many clients think edging is just aesthetic. It’s actually functional.

The Root Barrier

Aggressive lawn varieties like Kikuyu and Couch spread by underground runners. Without a deep, solid edge, they will invade your garden beds in weeks. You will spend your weekends pulling grass out of your rose bushes. A proper edge stops this invasion.

The Mowing Strip

We install edging so it acts as a mowing strip. You can run the wheel of the mower along the edge, or run the whipper snipper against the hard face of the block/steel. This allows for a perfect vertical cut without scalping the lawn or damaging the plants.

Material Retention

It keeps expensive mulch in the garden bed where it belongs, preventing it from blowing onto paths or washing away in heavy rain.

Levels & Drainage

Edging also helps manage water. By setting the edge height correctly, we can ensure that water from the garden bed doesn’t wash mud onto the patio. We can direct water flow towards drains. When we install edging, we are always checking levels with a laser or spirit level to ensure it is visually flat and functionally correct.

FIXING "WOBBLY" EDGING

We do a lot of repair work. Often, DIY edging or cheap plastic edging moves over time. The frost heaves it, the roots push it, and suddenly your straight line is a snake.


We come in and rip out the old failure. We re-cut the trench to the correct line (using string lines and marking paint). We install a proper structural edge. The transformation is instant. The yard suddenly looks "tight" and managed again.

OTHER SERVICES

Paving

Installation

Turf

Installation

Garden Bed

Installation

More Details

Lawn

Mowing

FAQ'S

Can I mow over the edging?

If we install a flat "mowing strip" (e.g., flat bricks), yes. If we install raised edging (blocks or steel), you run the mower wheel next to it and trim the edge with a line trimmer.

Does the steel edging get hot and burn the grass?

It gets warm, but we haven’t found it damages the turf. The soil acts as a heat sink.

How deep does the edging go?

It depends on the type, but usually 50-100mm into the ground. This is deep enough to stop most surface runners.

Areas We Serve

We operate from Dunsborough and work across the South West—Busselton through to Margaret River, including Yallingup and Cowaramup. If you're outside that core (Dunsborough East, Siesta Park, Metricup), send your location and we'll check the drive.

Service Areas

  • Dunsborough

  • Busselton

  • Margaret River

  • Yallingup

  • Cowaramup

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