Introduction

Your landscape edging can take a lot of abuse from the sun, wind and rain. That’s why it’s important to practice preventative maintenance. You can also remove rust, waterproof your edging and use an alternative to metal. Read on for some tips on how to keep your landscape edging from rusting.

Practice Preventative Maintenance

Well, the main thing is to keep your landscape edging clean. This means removing any dirt and leaves that have accumulated on it, along with any grass or weeds. If you have children who play in the area, they can often cause damage to your landscaping by kicking their shoes into it or using it as a shortcut. The best way to prevent this kind of damage is by keeping your landscape edging free of debris at all times.

You should also make sure that there are no trees nearby that could drop leaves onto your landscape edging over time, as these will be harder to remove than smaller pieces of detritus like sticks or stones would be.

Remove Rust

You can remove rust by using a wire brush.

• From the top of the edging, use a wire brush to remove rust from all sides.
• From the bottom of the edging, use a wire brush to remove rust from all sides.
• From the edges of your landscape edging, use a wire brush to remove rust wherever necessary (you may not need to do this if you’ve already taken care of it).

Waterproof

If you have metal landscape edging, you’ll want to use a product specifically designed to waterproof it. Make sure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and that you apply waterproofing on all sides of your edging.

Use an Alternative to Metal Edging

If you’re worried about maintaining your landscape edging, consider using an alternative material. While metal is a traditional choice for edging, there are several other materials that can be equally as beautiful and easier to maintain.

Wood is a good alternative for those who want something more natural in appearance. However, if you have pets or children who may chew on the wood and make it unsafe for use, plastic is another viable option. Plastic tends to be more expensive than metal but is also easier to install and doesn’t rust over time like metal does. If you’re planning on using concrete as your landscape edging material of choice, it’s important that you hire someone with experience installing concrete walkways so they can ensure proper drainage systems are installed underneath the walkway surface before pouring any concrete; this will keep water from pooling up under your new walkway surface!

Keep your landscape edging in good condition by doing some preventative maintenance, removing rust, waterproofing it and using an alternative to metal.

It’s important to keep your landscape edging in good condition by doing some preventative maintenance, removing rust and waterproofing it.

Use a wire brush to remove rust from the metal surface of your landscape edging. This will help ensure that you don’t ruin any plants or grasses that may be growing close to the edge of your walkway.

Apply a rust remover on top of the wire brush so that you can get rid of more rust than just what was removed by brushing alone. If there are still pieces remaining after applying the rust remover, use sandpaper or steel wool to rub them off completely before painting over them with a coat of paint or sealant; this will prevent any future corrosion issues from occurring at those spots on your garden feature

Conclusion

There you have it, some easy ways to keep your landscape edging looking good. The best way to prevent rust is by making sure that the edging remains dry and that you remove any rust as soon as it appears. If the rust persists, then try waterproofing the edging, but if all else fails, use an alternative like composite plastic.