learn a few

Tradie Tips

Assuming you have a plan or at least a good idea of what you would like to achieve it's time to install. Please don't hesitate to call us directly on 1300 307 542 for any advice on choosing the right FormBoss™ kit or any specific installation questions you have.

The following information should give professional shaped edging results.

Example of installation of tree borders at Melbourne Olympic Park

All that is required for installation is:

  • A cordless drill with an 8mm tech screw bit
  • A small hand mattock and a rubber mallet
  • 4"angle grinder with cutoff blade (a hacksaw will do)

below is a list additional tools that may make your job easier.

  • Grass marking spray/ or a string line
  • 1 pen marker
  • A square
  • 2 vice grips
  • 240 volt variable speed drill
  • Tape measure
  • A 3mm x 20mm rubber strip (not shown here but available from Greenlines)
    This rubber strip helps shape curves that are under 1 metre radius.
Example Of A Typical Installation, Step By Step
Mark out the shape 1. Mark out shape
On surface to be edged, with string, chalk or colored spray.		 Loosen soil 4. Loosen soil
Remove any debry from subsurface such as rocks or wood with spade or hand sized mattock in line where edging is to be installed. No trench is neccessary just furrow out the area to be edged.
Make your shapes to suit 2. Make your shapes to suit
To curve, roll the metal edge under your feet or slide gently over your knee, see video. For angles and corners, lay a block of wood across the FormBoss™ edge, and simply lift. 		Connect lengths 5. Connect lengths
Butt lengths up with a smart connector, screw together with the screw being as low as possible, repeat this process. Tap the now complete length into soil a little at a time working back and forth along edge to a depth that is 2-4 cm above your desired finished height.
Lay FormBoss™ on top of your marked shape 3. Lay FormBoss™ on top of your marked shape
(as in step 1) and check shape of the new edge, repeat step 2 until the new edge is the same as the marked shape.		 Tape tapered stakes in 6. Tap tapered stakes in
Tap the stakes in as close as possible behind edge (the side with lip). Then lift edging lip up and over the stakes and screw them tight with self drilling/tapping hex head screws (recommended) as low to soil level as possible. Tap edging in to required depth working back and forth.

Important notes:

  • It is most important to put the stakes in last after the edging has been shaped, connected and buried (albiet partially buried) in position.
  • To join, butt lengths together, tap 1 stake or 1 "smart connector" (a short length of FormBoss™ inverted) in reverse side of top edge and secure with self tapping screw.
  • For best installation the edge should be a minimum of 1/3 under the soil level.
  • Screws should be as low as possible to avoid being visable.