Powder-Coated Colours
How to Choose the Right Garden Edging Colour for Your Landscape
Choosing the right garden edging colour can completely transform the look and feel of your outdoor space. With the launch of Formline’s new powder-coated colour range, it’s now easier than ever to match your garden edging to your home, fencing, and overall landscape design.
Whether you’re creating a bold modern statement or a subtle, natural finish, selecting the right colour is key to achieving a cohesive and well-designed garden.
Why Colour Matters in Garden Design
Garden edging isn’t just functional — it plays a major role in defining the overall aesthetic of your landscape.
The right colour can:
- Tie together your home exterior, fencing, and garden elements
- Highlight or soften garden features
- Create contrast between lawns, paths, and garden beds
- Elevate a simple layout into a professionally designed space
With more homeowners focusing on outdoor design, coloured garden edging is becoming an essential finishing touch.
Introducing Formline’s Powder-Coated Colour Range
Our new powder-coated range has been carefully developed to offer durable, long-lasting finishes in colours that work seamlessly across Australian and New Zealand homes.
These colours have been selected to align with popular exterior palettes commonly used in roofing, fencing, and guttering, making it easier to create a consistent look across your entire property.
If you’re unsure which colour is the best match for your project, our team can help guide you to the closest option.
Formline 150mm Flexible
Flexible 150mm Landscape edging is now available in Black and Charcoal Powder-coat.
Formline 250mm Flexible
Flexible 250mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Formline 400mm Flexible
Flexible 400mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Formline 550mm Flexible
Flexible 550mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Formline 150mm Rigid
Rigid 150mm Landscape edging is now available in Black and Charcoal Powder-coat.
Formline 250mm Rigid
Rigid 250mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Formline 400mm Rigid
Rigid 400mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Formline 550mm Rigid
Rigid 550mm Raised Garden Bed Edging is now available in Black, White and Charcoal Powder-Coat.
Our Colour Options
The Formline powder-coated range includes a selection of versatile, modern tones designed to suit a wide variety of landscapes.
Black Garden Edging
A go-to choice for modern landscapes, black garden edging creates a sharp, defined contrast against lawns, mulch, and planting. It’s ideal for contemporary homes and minimalist designs where clean lines and strong borders are key.
Charcoal Garden Edging
Charcoal offers a slightly softer alternative to black while still delivering a modern, refined finish. It pairs effortlessly with a wide range of exterior materials and is especially effective when matching darker roofing, fencing, or paving tones. A versatile option for both modern and transitional garden styles.
White Garden Edging
White edging brings a fresh, architectural feel to outdoor spaces. It works well with lighter homes, coastal designs, and bright landscapes, helping to lift and define garden areas while creating a clean, cohesive look.
How to Choose the Right Colour
Selecting the right edging colour comes down to how you want your garden to feel and function.
1. Match Your Home Exterior
Look at your roof, fencing, and guttering colours. Choosing a complementary edging colour creates a cohesive, intentional design.
2. Decide on Contrast vs Blend
- High contrast (e.g. black garden edging on green lawn) creates sharp, defined lines
- Blended tones create a softer, more natural look
3. Consider Your Garden Style
- Modern → darker, bold tones
- Natural/native → earthy, muted tones
- Coastal → lighter, softer colours
4. Think Long-Term
Choose a colour that will still work as your garden evolves over time.
Modern Garden Edging Ideas Using Colour
The introduction of colour opens up new design possibilities:
- Framing garden beds with darker edging for a crisp finish
- Layering spaces using different tones to separate zones
- Highlighting feature areas like trees or statement planting
- Coordinating with hardscaping such as paving or retaining walls
Coloured edging allows you to treat your garden like an extension of your home design.
Built for Durability
Like all Formline products, our powder-coated edging is designed for longevity.
The coating provides:
- A durable, protective finish
- Resistance to weather and wear
- Long-lasting colour retention
This ensures your garden continues to look sharp and defined for years to come.
Explore the New Colour Range
If you’re ready to elevate your landscape with modern, coloured garden edging, explore the new Formline powder-coated range.
Our team is also available to help you choose the right colour to suit your project and ensure the best match for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our powder-coated range.
Black and charcoal are the most popular choices in our powder-coated range, depending on location. In New Zealand, black garden edging is the leading choice for its clean, bold look, while in Australia, charcoal is the most popular due to its versatility and ability to complement a wide range of home exteriors.
Yes — our powder-coated range has been selected to align with widely used exterior colour palettes, making it easier to coordinate your design.
Yes — powder coating provides a strong, long-lasting finish designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
Consider your home exterior, garden style, and whether you want contrast or a more natural blend.
Design with Confidence
With the introduction of our powder-coated colour range, Formline gives you more flexibility than ever to create landscapes that are both functional and beautifully designed.
It’s not just about edging — it’s about finishing your garden the right way.