Cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds
Weight
2 kg
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in the UK. It is free on orders of £100 or more, and a flat £25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, return postage included.
Knock the soil off after use and dry the blade. A wipe of oil on the blade before winter storage stops rust starting at the cutting edge.
Half Moon BladeCuts a clean curved line rather than a scalloped one
Step Bar For LeveragePuts your body weight straight over the blade
95 cm Long HandleCuts standing up rather than bent over
Powder Coated SteelBuilt for years of use, not a season
About this product
A half moon blade with a step, so your weight does the cutting.
Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. The tool that cuts the trench the edging drops into.
This is the tool that makes the difference between an edge you cut and an edge that looks cut.
The blade is a half moon, so each press gives you a smooth arc. A spade gives you a series of straight chords, which is what makes a hand cut curve look scalloped.
The step bar across the top of the blade is the working part. You stand on it, and your body weight goes straight down through the cutting edge instead of coming from your arms.
At 95 cm it is used standing up, which is why it is a different job from the same cut made with a border spade.
It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
Every edging job starts with a line, and the line is cut before anything is installed.
The half moon shape is the whole design. Pressing a straight spade into turf repeatedly gives you a polygon, and the eye reads a polygon on what should be a curve immediately. An arc shaped blade gives you an arc.
The step bar is the other half. Cutting turf takes real force, and pushing a blade with your arms tires you out in about ten metres. Standing on the bar transfers your weight through the blade, which is both easier and more consistent.
It is a lifetime tool if it is looked after: powder coated steel with nothing to break and no moving parts.
For installing our per metre edging, cut the line with this first, then open the trench slightly and drop the edging in before spiking. It is a far cleaner result than forcing the edging into uncut turf.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 covers you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
95 cm, so it is used standing up rather than bent over.
How much does it weigh?
2 kg.
What is the blade shape?
A half moon, which gives a smooth arc on each press. A straight spade gives you a series of chords, and that is what makes a hand cut curve look scalloped.
What is the step bar for?
You stand on it, so your body weight goes down through the cutting edge instead of the cut coming from your arms.
Does it arrive assembled?
No. It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
What is it made of?
Powder coated steel.
Is it the same as the half moon shovel?
They are close relatives and both cut an edge. This one is listed as the lawn edging tool and the other as the half moon shovel.
Can I use it to trench for edging?
Yes. Cut the line first, open the cut slightly, then set the edging in before spiking it. That is a far cleaner result than forcing edging into uncut turf.
How do I keep the edge looking cut?
Re-cut twice a season and it takes a couple of minutes. Let it go and you are cutting the whole shape again in spring.
What is the right technique?
Work backwards along the line so you always stand on uncut turf, keep the blade vertical rather than angled into the bed, and press in one movement instead of rocking.
Does it need sharpening?
A file on the cutting edge once a season keeps it cutting rather than tearing.
How do I stop it rusting?
Knock the soil off after use, dry the blade, and wipe it with oil before winter storage.
Can I use it on hard dry ground?
It will cut, but a day after rain is far easier on both the tool and you.
Will it cut through tree roots?
Fine surface roots, yes. It is not a mattock and should not be used on anything substantial.
How wide is the blade?
23 cm.
Is it suitable for a small garden?
Yes, though for a very short edge a border spade you already own will do the job.
What is the difference between the two options?
One is the tool head on its own and one is the complete kit with the handle. Choose the head only if you are replacing a head you already have a handle for.
Can I leave it outside?
Better not. Steel and a wooden handle both last longer under cover.
How much is delivery?
Delivery anywhere in the United Kingdom is GBP 25, and it is free once your order reaches GBP 100. There is one delivery service rather than a choice of speeds.
How long does delivery take?
Five to seven days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time while the order is picked and packed.
Do you deliver across the whole UK?
Yes, anywhere in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The per metre and per section ranges are sold by the unit, so you can order one metre or one section if that is all you need.
Can I change my mind after it arrives?
Yes. As a consumer buying online in the UK you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. Email us with your order number, then you have a further 14 days to send the goods back. Nothing we sell is made to your measurement, so that right applies to everything on this site.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate and stronger right under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and it runs for six years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and five years in Scotland. You can ask for a repair, a replacement or a refund, and we pay the return postage.
Who pays return postage if I simply change my mind?
You do, unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing.
Can I cancel before it ships?
Yes. Contact us with your order number as soon as you can. Most orders are picked within 24 hours, so the sooner the better.
How do I track my order?
You get a confirmation email with a tracking number once the order ships. Items in one order can travel in separate parcels.
What payment methods do you take?
Card payment and PayPal, both through a secure checkout. Card details are handled by the payment provider and never reach this site.
What currency are prices in?
Pounds sterling, GBP, and that is what your card is charged.
Do you sell to trade or in bulk?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote page with the lengths and quantities you need and we will come back with a price.
The complete guide
Cutting a clean lawn edge by hand
4 min readGardenEdge United Kingdom
Every edging job starts with a line, and the line is cut before anything is installed.
The half moon shape is the whole design. Pressing a straight spade into turf repeatedly gives you a polygon, and the eye reads a polygon on what should be a curve immediately. An arc shaped blade gives you an arc.
The step bar is the other half. Cutting turf takes real force, and pushing a blade with your arms tires you out in about ten metres. Standing on the bar transfers your weight through the blade, which is both easier and more consistent.
It is a lifetime tool if it is looked after: powder coated steel with nothing to break and no moving parts.
For installing our per metre edging, cut the line with this first, then open the trench slightly and drop the edging in before spiking. It is a far cleaner result than forcing the edging into uncut turf.
Delivery is GBP 25 anywhere in the United Kingdom, and free once your order reaches GBP 100. That is the rate this shop actually charges, proven against its own checkout rather than read off a settings page.
You have 14 days to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and separate rights for faulty or misdescribed goods under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 that run for six years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and five in Scotland.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across the UK on orders over £100.
Manual Lawn Edging Tool sold by GardenEdge United Kingdom at gardenedge.uk.
A half moon blade with a step, so your weight does the cutting. Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. The tool that cuts the trench the edging drops into.
Price GBP 59, reference price GBP 79.
Sold by what is included: Tool Head Only (no handle), Complete Kit (handle and tool head).
Material: Powder coated steel.
Height: 95 cm.
Width: 23 cm.
Weight: 2 kg.
Blade: Half moon with a step bar.
Shipping: Supplied in two parts, handle and head.
Suits: Cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds.
Delivery across the United Kingdom costs GBP 25 and is free on orders of GBP 100 or more.
Nothing in this range is cut to a customer's measurement before it ships: the sections are supplied whole and the customer trims them if a shorter run is needed. The goods are therefore NOT made to the consumer's specification, the regulation 28 exemption does not apply, and the full 14 day right to cancel under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 applies to every item on this site.
Manual Lawn Edging Tool, Tool Head Only (no handle), Tool Head Only (no handle)
