Why are tree rings beneficial to the life of a tree?

It's never good when turf is growing against the trunk because of the potential of damaging the root flare when using a string trimmer to trim this turf. Once the root flare is damaged the tree will be susceptible to disease and pest that can potential kill the tree. In addition, a damaged root flare will restrict  the movement of water from the roots up the trunk to the crown of the tree.  Installing a tree well or a tree ring will protect the tree from these potential problem and enhance the appearance of the tree. Using a mulch material, in addition, will prevent moisture loss through evaporation and prevent any unwanted weeds from germinating.  

Many materials are available to construct tree rings.  Metal edgings look great when first installed, but overtime the grass will creep under or climb over the top because they are so thin. Concrete curbing would be a poor choice because as the tree matures the roots will lift, crack and break the curbing. Many plastic edgings may work, but most poly-board style edgings are not capable of bending on a tight radius, or when bent on a tight radius full have failure points at their weak connecting joints. Knucklehead edging tree rings are the perfect product! Being preformed into rings requires minimal staking and only take a few minutes to install. In addition, Knucklehead Edging tree rings are available with an optional weed barrier to prevent turf from growing into your tree well.

Knucklehead Edging Tree Rings -

• Are pre-formed 
• Install in minutes
• Are ascetically pleasing to the eye
• Have an optional weed barrier
• Decreases long-term maintenance
• Works as a guide for string trimming
• Available in multiple sizes
• Will be beneficial to your trees
  

Flower bed inserts

36" x 20" Support Ribbon
Additional sizes available

Edgeworks USA

Contact Info

Jeff@edgingusa.com

Flower Bed Inserts
by Knucklehead Edging.

Creating images using flowers just got much easier because of Knucklehead Edgings new miniature series. These are just two examples with many more available! Please request custom shapes that you would be interested in.  Knucklehead Edging miniature series features our patented "Knuckle" which defines and outline each shape creating a bold double wide stepped appearance, even when plants are out of season. 

Current shapes.

• Support ribbons
• Stars
• Hearts
• Music notes
• Eyes
• Letters
• Numbers
  

Knucklehead Edging miniature series are available direct to the public and found only at Edgeworks USA. 

Please inquire about distributors and manufactures representatives territories and pricing.

How Knucklehead Edging lawn edging sections are joined together.

Typical failure of plastic lawn edgings.

The "knuckle" overlaps the joint
 and connects to next section.

The next section receives the knuckle
 from previous section reinforcing the joint.

Most plastic lawn edging are milled, at the ends, to create overlapping "tongues". When the manufactures remove the excess material to create these tongues they are removing structure integrity of the material. Even when the tongues are properly aligned and secured with the recommended hardware, failure is imminent! The tongues are weak and too thin! The tongue will actually break off, from the edging or the screws, destroying any chance to re-install at a later date.
The Knucklehead Edging connecting joint consists of a left side and a right side that fit together like a puzzle! The knuckle extends 4 inches from one section and is received by the next section which has 4 inches of knuckle removed. For further reinforcing, Knucklehead Edging uses a "backing plate", that still allows for the installation of low voltage wiring and drip tubing, while added structural integrity to the joint.

Knucklehead Edging overlapping connection.

Why do the joints on lawn edgings break?

This is one of the most common issues with plastic lawn edgings on the market today! Why does this always happen? Even on my own installations, I was never shocked to see the the joints breaking and heaving out of the ground.

There are multiple factors that contribute to this problem. 

• Expansion and contraction of the edging material.

• Ground movement 

• Staking practice and type of stake used

The reason for this is simple! All edgings will expand and contract. Yes, even concrete curbing and metal edgings, just less than plastic edgings. The ground expands and contract also. The stakes are the only part of the edging system that are stationary. With the stakes being stationary, the edging is forced to expand and contract between each stake. This force will either break the hardware holding the stake to the edging or lift the stake out while still being connected to the edging. Either way, it is almost impossible to get the edging back to its original place of installation.

The answer is to allow for lateral movement and pre-forming.