Concrete Curbing vs Bending Board for Landscaping

Landscaping literally breathes life into your outdoors. However, there are a couple of choices you have to make whether doing it by yourself or hiring the experts like us to do it for you. One of the decisions is on the material to be used for curbing. Do you go for the concrete or are the bender boards the best option? Here is what you need to know.

Let’s jump right in and look at the benefits of each and the differences.

Concrete Curbs

Use of concrete in curbing is one of the best ways to achieve both functionality and aesthetics. As more and more people have shifted from metal to decorative concrete landscape edging, it has created a trend that even new home owners readily hop on. But what are the benefits of concrete curbing?

• Durable- does not rust or break like metal
• Great looking
• Can follow any curves and designs a landscape has
• Can be customized with colors and patterns to match the garden

Bender Boards

At Concrete Curbing HD, we have realized a considerable number of customers opt for bender boards when it comes to landscape edging. It is a plastic edging product which is manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. Benefits of bender board edging are:

• Curves effortlessly giving smooth sinuous curves
• Lightweight 
• Relatively inconspicuous
• It is relatively strong- resistant to splintering and breakage, doesn’t rot and is insect proof

Okay, sounds like each of them is a powerful choice in their own right. But here’s the deal, there are differences that might be deal breakers for you.

Differences Between Concrete Curbing and Bending Board

•  You can have colored concrete curbing while bender boards are not great for color customization
• Concrete can last the lifetime of your home while bending board lasts for 10 years
• Bending boards are less conspicuous than concrete 
• It’s hard to create straight lines with bender boards while its easier with concrete curbing
• Concrete is viewed as more environmentally friendly than bender boards
• Concrete c urbing is relatively more expensive than bender board edging

What to Choose

Now, even with the above differences you may still be a bit stuck in making that decision. Don’t worry here are some factors to consider.

First, look at your budget. If you are looking for a quick project that will go easy on your pocket then the bender boards are your ultimate choice. It will adequately define and contain the different elements of your landscape.

Secondly, focus on your customization needs. Concrete curbing allows you to do a great deal of customization like patterns, colors and designs. 

Length of stay is also crucial. If you will be in that home for a long time, then concrete is your ultimate option.

Final Thoughts

Both options are great and your choice depends on your personal preferences. Order concrete curbing or bender board edging from our concrete & landscaping company in High Desert and Inland Empire, CA today. Give us a call today through (760) 486-7709 and let us transform your home.

​The High Desert areas we serve includes Apple Valley, Victorville, Jess Ranch, Spring Valley Lake, Pinon Hills, Oak Hills, Baldy Mesa, Barstow, Adelanto, Helendale, Phelan, and Hesperia.

Our team of professionals also serves Inland Empire areas like Fontana, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, Redlands, Rialto, and Ontario.

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