DIY Instructions

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

Please note video on top right is on how to shape the FormBoss metal edging system before installation.
Actual legth being used in video is a 1.6 gauge x 100mm length of FormBoss in raw finish.

All that is required for installation is a cordless drill with an 8mm tech screw bit, a small hand mattock and a rubber mallet, below is a list additional tools that may make your job easier.

• 4"angle grinder with cutoff blade (a hacksaw will do)
• Grass marking spray
• 1 pen marker
• 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.
  

Rectangle tree borders installed at Melbourne olympic park, step by step

1. Mark out shape on surface to be edged, with string, chalk or colored spray.	2. Make your shapes to suit area marked out.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.	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.
4. Loosen soil and remove any debry from subsurface such as rocks or wood with spade or hand sized mattock in line where edging is to be installed..	5. Connect lengths first with smart connectors.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.	6. Tap tapered stakes in behind edge (the side with lip) to top of edge. Then lift edging up onto stakes and screw with self drilling/tapping hex head screws (recommended) from either way 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 declines and inclines, cut one butting edge at desired angle.