Detachable panels, pieced into the shape and length wanted
Suits
Path edges, lawn borders, vegetable beds and keeping pets out of planting
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in Europe. 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.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. 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 under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 and the EU Sale of Goods Directive 2019/771, return postage included.
Touch in any chips in the paint finish with an exterior metal paint, since the paint is what protects the wire underneath.
Detachable PanelsPiece them into the shape and length you want
Welded Thick WireBaked paint finish, not easy to bend
3.3 m Per PackTen panels, and packs join to make longer runs
About this product
Ten panels that clip together into whatever shape the bed is.
Welded thick metal wire with a baked paint finish. 3.3 m of run per pack, detachable and repositionable.
A physical barrier at the edge of a bed does something edging cannot: it stops things crossing rather than just marking where the bed starts.
Ten panels per pack, 3.3 m of run, and they clip together so you can follow a curve or turn a corner.
Welded from thick metal wire with a baked paint finish, so it holds its shape rather than folding the first time something leans on it.
It works as a path edge, a lawn border, a vegetable bed surround or a pet barrier.
Detachable, so it lifts and moves when the planting changes.
Edging draws a line. A border fence puts something in the way. They solve different problems, and if the problem is a dog that walks through the middle of a newly planted bed, only one of them helps.
This is a panel system rather than a fixed run. Ten panels clip together into whatever shape you need, so a curved bed or a square vegetable plot are both straightforward, and packs join for a longer perimeter.
The construction is welded thick wire with a baked paint finish. Welding at the joints is what keeps a wire panel rigid, and the paint is both the finish and the corrosion protection.
Being detachable is more useful than it sounds. Beds change. A barrier that lifts out in a minute and goes back in a different shape next season is one you will keep using, rather than one you work around.
Two honest points about what it is. First, this is a decorative barrier, not stock fencing: it deters a dog from walking through a bed, and it will not contain a determined animal or one that decides to dig under it. The product name uses the dig proof phrasing that people search for, and we would rather set the expectation properly than repeat it.
Second, the paint is the protection. Where a spade or a mower chips it, the wire underneath will corrode from that point, so touch chips in the same way you would on the black steel edging.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 covers 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.
It deters a dog from walking through a bed. It will not contain a determined digger. The dig proof wording in the name is the phrase people search for rather than a tested claim, and we would rather say so.
How much fence do I get?
Ten panels per pack, giving 3.3 m of run. Packs join for a longer perimeter.
What is it made of?
Welded thick metal wire with a baked paint finish.
Can I shape it around a curve?
Yes. The panels are detachable and piece together, so you can follow a curve or turn a corner.
How does it fix into the ground?
The panels push into the soil. A fixing specification is not published, so contact the team if you need the detail before ordering.
Is it strong?
The wire is welded and described as not easy to bend, which is what keeps a panel rigid. It is still a decorative barrier rather than a structural fence.
Will it rust?
The baked paint is there to prevent it. Rust appears where the paint has been chipped through, so touch in any damage.
What happens if I chip the paint?
The wire underneath will corrode from that point. Touch it in with an exterior metal paint, the same as you would on the black steel edging.
How tall are the panels?
A height is not published for this item. Contact the team and we will confirm it with the supplier.
Can I use it for a vegetable bed?
Yes, it is listed for vegetable garden borders and works well as a low surround.
Will it keep rabbits out?
It is a decorative barrier rather than rabbit fencing. Rabbit exclusion needs a fine mesh buried at the base.
Can I take it up in winter?
Yes. The panels are detachable, which makes lifting and storing them straightforward.
Can I reshape it next season?
That is one of the main reasons to choose a panel system rather than a fixed run.
Is it suitable as a path edge?
Yes, it is listed for path edging and works as a low visual and physical boundary.
How is it different from edging?
Edging marks the line and holds material in. A fence stands above ground and obstructs crossing. Many gardens use both.
Will a mower damage it?
A mower will chip the paint if it strikes it, and repeated contact will bend wire. Mow around it rather than against it.
What colour is it?
A colour is not published for this item. Contact the team if it matters to your scheme.
Can I buy a single panel?
It is sold as a 10 panel pack rather than individually.
Does it come assembled?
The panels are detachable and piece together on site, so expect to assemble the run yourself.
Will it hold back soil or mulch?
No. It is an open wire barrier. Holding material in is a job for the steel or plastic edging.
Is it safe around children?
It is a low wire fence. Check for any sharp wire ends when you assemble it, as you would with any wire product.
Can I use it to protect new planting?
Yes, that is one of its better uses. A temporary barrier while a bed establishes, then lift it.
Does it work on a slope?
Panels can step down a gentle slope. A steep gradient will leave gaps under the panels.
How many packs do I need?
Measure your run and divide by 3.3 m, then round up. There is no minimum number of packs.
Will it stop cats?
Unlikely. A cat will step over or around a low decorative barrier.
Is it weatherproof?
The baked paint finish is applied to resist rust and the listing says it works in all kinds of weather. Keep chips touched in and it lasts.
Can I paint it a different colour?
Yes, with an exterior metal paint. Clean and key the surface first or the new paint will not hold.
Does it come with a guarantee?
No specific product guarantee is offered on this item. Your statutory rights under EU consumer law apply, including the 14 day right to change your mind.
Can I combine it with steel edging?
Yes, and it is a common combination: edging at ground level to hold the bed, fence above it to keep things out.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is Europe wide and takes 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling and processing time. A tracking number is emailed when the order ships.
The complete guide
Buying Guide
6 min readSteel Edging Company
Edging draws a line. A border fence puts something in the way. If the problem is a dog walking through a newly planted bed, only one of those helps.
Ten detachable panels per pack, 3.3 m of run, welded from thick wire with a baked paint finish. Clip them into the shape the bed actually is, and lift them when the planting changes.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across Europe on orders over €100.
Dig Proof Dog Fence, sold as a Garden Border Fence, by Steel Edging Company at
steeledging.eu.com at EUR 99 per 10 panel pack, warehouse pick code animal-barrier-fence. A
decorative garden border fence of welded thick metal wire with a baked paint finish, supplied as
10 detachable panels giving 3.3 m of run per pack, which clip together so the barrier can be
pieced into whatever shape and length is needed and packs joined for longer perimeters. Uses
include path edges, lawn borders, vegetable garden surrounds and deterring pets from planted beds.
Unlike edging, which marks where a bed begins, a border fence physically obstructs crossing. The
welded joints keep the wire panels rigid and the baked paint is both the finish and the corrosion
protection. Being detachable means it can be lifted and reshaped as planting changes. IMPORTANT
expectation setting: this is a DECORATIVE barrier, not stock fencing. It deters a dog from walking
through a bed but will not contain a determined animal or one that digs underneath, despite the
dig proof phrasing in the product name, which reflects the search term rather than a tested
capability. Care: touch in any chips in the paint with exterior metal paint, because the paint is
what protects the wire and exposed metal corrodes from the chip. Sold as a standard stock item, so
the 14 day EU withdrawal right applies in full. Delivery Europe wide, free over EUR 100, otherwise
EUR 25.