Cutting and re-cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds
Weight
2 kg
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in Ireland. It is free on orders of €100 or more, and a flat €25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you, return postage included. That right comes from the Consumer Rights Act 2022, not from this policy.
Knock the soil off after use and dry the blade. Oil the blade before winter storage. A sharpening file on the cutting edge once a season keeps it cutting rather than tearing.
Half Moon BladeA single press gives a clean arc
Step Bar For Your FootYour weight over the blade, not your arms
95 cm Long HandleCuts standing upright
Powder Coated SteelHeavy duty construction throughout
About this product
The traditional edging iron, with a step to stand on.
Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. Cuts the arc a straight spade cannot.
The half moon shovel is the traditional edging iron, and it has not changed much because it did not need to.
A curved blade pressed into turf gives you a curve. That is the entire argument for owning one alongside a spade.
The step bar across the shoulder of the blade lets you stand on it, so the cut comes from your weight rather than your shoulders.
95 cm tall and 2 kg, powder coated steel, used standing up.
It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
An edging iron is a single purpose tool, and the purpose is a line.
Once a bed has been cut, keeping it takes a couple of minutes twice a season. Letting it go means the grass creeps in and you are re-cutting the whole shape from scratch in spring.
The technique is worth getting right: work backwards along the line so you are always standing on uncut turf, keep the blade vertical rather than angled into the bed, and press with your weight in one movement instead of rocking.
Powder coated steel with a step bar is a tool that outlives the person who buys it. There is nothing on it to fail.
If you are installing per metre edging, cut the line first with this, then set the edging into the cut before spiking it.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 cover you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
Cutting and re-cutting the edge of a lawn, and trenching a line for edging. It is the traditional edging iron.
How tall is it?
95 cm, used standing upright.
How much does it weigh?
2 kg.
How wide is the blade?
23 cm.
Why a curved blade?
A curved blade pressed into turf gives you a curve. A straight spade gives you a polygon, and the eye reads that immediately on what should be a smooth line.
What is the step bar for?
Standing on, so the cut comes from your weight rather than your shoulders.
Does it arrive assembled?
No. It ships in two parts, handle and head, for safe carriage.
What is it made of?
Powder coated steel.
Is it a digging spade?
No. It is a cutting tool for edges and should not be used to lever or dig.
How often should I re-cut an edge?
Twice a season keeps it crisp and takes minutes. Once a year means starting from scratch.
What is the right technique?
Work backwards so you stand on uncut turf, hold the blade vertical, and press in one movement.
Can I use it to lay edging?
Yes. Cut the line, open the cut, set the edging in, then spike it.
Does it need sharpening?
A file on the cutting edge once a season.
How do I store it?
Clean and dry, under cover, with a wipe of oil on the blade before winter.
Will it cut wet turf?
Yes, and wet turf is much easier than baked ground.
Is it the same as the manual lawn edging tool?
They are close relatives with the same dimensions. This one is listed as the half moon shovel.
What is the difference between the two options?
One is the tool head alone and one is the complete kit including the handle.
Can I use it around trees?
Yes, for cutting a clean tree circle, keeping clear of surface roots.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery anywhere in Ireland is €25, and it is free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is also offered at checkout for €25, and it is charged on every order, including orders over €100.
How long does delivery take?
Five to seven days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time while the order is picked and packed.
Do you deliver across the whole of Ireland?
Yes, to any address in Ireland, at the same delivery rates and in the same 5 to 7 days once the order has been handled. We deliver to addresses in Ireland only.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The per metre and per section ranges are sold by the unit, so you can order one metre or one section if that is all you need.
Can I change my mind after it arrives?
Yes. Irish consumer law gives you 14 days from delivery to cancel an online order, and this shop allows 15. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it, and return postage is at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. Email us with your order number first.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate right under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and it does not depend on the 15 days. You can ask for a repair, a replacement or a refund, and we pay the return postage.
Who pays return postage if I simply change my mind?
You do, unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing.
Can I cancel before it ships?
Yes, free of charge. Email us with your order number within 12 hours: orders are handled within 24 to 48 hours. Once an order has shipped it can no longer be cancelled, but you can still return it under the 15 day policy.
How do I track my order?
You get a confirmation email with a tracking number once the order ships. Items in one order can travel in separate parcels.
What payment methods do you take?
Card payment and PayPal, both through a secure checkout. Card details are handled by the payment provider and never reach this site.
What currency are prices in?
Euro (EUR), and that is what your card is charged.
Do you sell to trade or in bulk?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote page with the lengths and quantities you need and we will come back with a price.
The complete guide
Using a half moon edging iron
4 min readGardenEdge Ireland
An edging iron is a single purpose tool, and the purpose is a line.
Once a bed has been cut, keeping it takes a couple of minutes twice a season. Letting it go means the grass creeps in and you are re-cutting the whole shape from scratch in spring.
The technique is worth getting right: work backwards along the line so you are always standing on uncut turf, keep the blade vertical rather than angled into the bed, and press with your weight in one movement instead of rocking.
Powder coated steel with a step bar is a tool that outlives the person who buys it. There is nothing on it to fail.
If you are installing per metre edging, cut the line first with this, then set the edging into the cut before spiking it.
Standard delivery is €25 anywhere in Ireland, and free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is a paid option at €25 on any order.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 days Irish consumer law gives on an online order. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it. Return postage is at your cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are a separate matter under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across Ireland on orders over €100.
Half Moon Shovel sold by GardenEdge Ireland at gardenedge.irish.
The traditional edging iron, with a step to stand on. Powder coated steel, 95 cm tall. Cuts the arc a straight spade cannot.
Price EUR 69.
Sold by what is included: Tool Head Only (no handle), Complete Kit (handle and tool head).
Material: Powder coated steel.
Height: 95 cm.
Width: 23 cm.
Weight: 2 kg.
Blade: Half moon with a step bar.
Shipping: Supplied in two parts, handle and head.
Suits: Cutting and re-cutting lawn edges, trenching for edging, tidying around trees and beds.
Standard delivery across Ireland costs EUR 25 and is free on orders of EUR 100 or more. Express Shipping is a paid option at EUR 25, charged on every order. Orders are delivered to addresses in Ireland only.
Nothing sold here is cut to length or made to order: edging ships in standard sections, sold per metre, and the customer trims a section if a shorter run is needed. Irish consumer law gives a 14 day right to cancel an online order, counted from delivery; this shop allows 15 days from delivery. Goods come back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where possible, return postage on a change of mind is at the customer's cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are covered separately by the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and nothing in the returns policy limits that.
This line is not currently on sale through this shop.
Half Moon Shovel, Tool Head Only (no handle), Tool Head Only (no handle)
