FlexiBorder

FlexiBorder, recycled rubber garden edging

FlexiBorder is a British company that sells a garden and lawn edging system made entirely from recycled rubber. The firm presents itself as "The UK Home of Revolutionary Garden Edging" and its catalogue is built around a modular product that can be curved up to an angle of 70 degrees, making it possible to edge flower beds, paths and other curved shapes without the need for rigid pieces.

A modular system for edging the garden

The main product, FlexiBorder, is installed by placing the edging and securing it with colour-coded pins supplied with the order. The company states that the system is weather resistant, suitable for lawnmower wheels and safe for gardens with children, thanks to its soft, rounded edges. The edging can be cut to fit any area.

Alongside the standard model, the catalogue includes FlexiCorner, a specific solution for corners; FlexiFlood, a flood defence system; and EcoBlok, presented as a flexible flood defence system. Colour samples and spare parts, such as replacement pins, are also available.

Catalogue colours and prices

The shop shows FlexiBorder in five finishes: grey, brown, black, green and terracotta, all with a starting price of £34.99. FlexiCorner starts at £35.99, EcoBlok from £35.00 and spare pins from £3.95. Colour samples are offered from £34.99. These are indicative prices from the catalogue published at the time of the analysis.

Delivery and customer service

FlexiBorder offers free next-day delivery for orders placed before 14:00 in mainland UK, excluding certain areas of Scotland and the Scottish Highlands. The company handles enquiries by phone and email through its customer service team.

Television appearances and reviews

The product has appeared on the television programme "Escape to the Chateau DIY", where Dick Strawbridge shows the installation of FlexiBorder during a renovation. The company collects customer reviews on Amazon and Google: at the time of the analysis, the website showed a rating of 2,451 reviews on Amazon and 43 on Google, with comments highlighting the ease of installation, the quality of the material and the speed of delivery, along with some criticism about the price and the effectiveness of grass cutting in certain conditions.

Use cases and applications

The firm targets its product at those looking to separate the lawn from flower beds, create defined edges, delimit areas or create focal points in the garden. The flexibility of the system makes it suitable for gardens with irregular shapes or curved areas, and the ability to cut it allows it to be adapted to different configurations. The company also publishes case studies and a gallery of installations carried out by customers.