5 in vs 8 in Steel Landscape Edging: Which Height Should You Choose?
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5 in vs 8 in Steel Landscape Edging: Which Height Should You Choose?
Landscape edging height changes how much metal can sit below grade, how visible the border remains above the soil, and how well the edge separates mulch, lawn, gravel, or paths. This guide compares two bendable VEVOR galvanized-steel edging sets: 39 × 5 in and 40 × 8 in.
Quick answer
Choose 5-inch edging for lower-profile borders where you mainly want a clean visual separation. Choose 8-inch edging when you want more total vertical material for deeper placement, a taller visible border, or stronger separation between lawn, mulch, gravel, and planting areas.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | 39 × 5 in Set | 40 × 8 in Set |
|---|---|---|
| Section size | 39 × 5 in | 40 × 8 in |
| Quantity | 5 sections | 6 sections |
| Approx. total section length | 195 in / 16.25 ft before overlap or layout loss | 240 in / 20 ft before overlap or layout loss |
| Material | Galvanized steel | Galvanized steel |
| Included clips | Not listed | 6 mounting clips |
| Best fit | Low-profile flower-bed and pathway borders | Deeper/taller lawn, mulch, gravel, or bed separation |
When 5-inch edging makes more sense
- You want a lower visual profile.
- The border is mainly decorative or organizational.
- You are working in shallower soil or do not need as much below-grade depth.
- You want shorter sections that are easy to bend around compact curves.
When 8-inch edging makes more sense
- You want more material available below grade for a deeper-set border.
- You need a taller visible separation between two landscape materials.
- You are separating mulch, gravel, or planting beds from lawn and want a more substantial edge.
- You want six sections and included mounting clips.
How much edging do you get?
Five 39-inch sections total about 195 inches (16.25 ft) of raw section length. Six 40-inch sections total about 240 inches (20 ft). Actual installed coverage can be slightly less depending on overlap, connections, curves, and layout.
Curves, corners, and installation
Both products use bendable galvanized steel and can follow straight runs, angles, or gentle curves. The 5-inch version uses interlocking edges and extended ground spikes. The 8-inch set includes extended spikes plus six mounting clips. Wear gloves while handling and installing metal edging.
How to choose the height
- Decide how much edging you want visible above the finished grade.
- Estimate how much depth you want below grade for stability and separation.
- Add those two values together to estimate the total edging height you need.
- Measure the total border length and account for bends, overlap, and waste.
- Choose the set whose height and total coverage better match the layout.
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FAQ
Is 8-inch landscape edging better than 5-inch edging?
Not always. Eight inches gives you more vertical material for deeper or taller borders, while five inches is better when you want a lower-profile edge.
Can both versions make curved borders?
Yes. Both use bendable galvanized steel and are intended for straight, angled, or gently curved layouts.
Which set covers more distance?
The 40 × 8 in six-pack provides about 20 ft of raw section length, compared with about 16.25 ft for the 39 × 5 in five-pack, before overlap and layout losses.