What is a mowing strip?
A mowing strip, sometimes called a mow strip or mowing edge, is a flat band of concrete laid at lawn height between your grass and whatever it borders. It's wider than standard garden kerbing, so your mower's wheels can ride along it and the blade cuts cleanly right to the edge.
It's lawn edging that saves you time. Instead of edging and trimming after every mow, you just mow. It also stops runners from Perth's common couch and kikuyu lawns creeping into beds and under fences.
Where to put a mowing strip
- Along Colorbond and timber fences. No more grass growing under the fence line or trimming along it.
- Against house walls and retaining walls. Keeps mower damage off render and limestone.
- Between lawn and garden beds. A clean border that also holds mulch in place.
- Around trees, poles and letterboxes. No more scalped bark or snipped cables.
- Next to paths and driveways. A tidy transition from lawn to paving.
Mowing strip vs standard kerbing
Standard concrete garden kerbing has a raised profile that clearly separates lawn from bed. It's ideal when you want a defined edge that holds mulch or pebbles. A mowing strip sits lower and flatter, so it's all about easy mowing. Many Perth gardens use both: kerbing around beds, and mowing strips along fences and walls.
Good to know: Mowing strips can be plain, coloured or finished with a brick look pattern to match the rest of your kerbing.
How much does a mowing strip cost?
Mowing strips use more concrete per metre than standard kerbing, so they cost a little more per metre. The final price depends on width, colour, length and site access. Read what affects the cost of kerbing, or ask us for a free measure and quote.