Bender Board® — The Ultimate Landscaping Tool
Bender Board®, from Howell Pathways, is the premier choice for creating beautiful, long-lasting landscapes. Made from 100% recycled plastic, our boards are engineered to never decompose, rot, or splinter like traditional wood or metal borders. Howell Pathways provides an edging that is incredibly strong, insect-proof, and designed to withstand the toughest outdoor environments while remaining flexible enough for any custom design.
Unlike rigid metal edging, Howell Pathways Bender Board® offers the superior flexibility needed to create elegant arcing shapes and sweeping curves. Available in multiple colors and various widths, this material integrates seamlessly into any outdoor space, making it a favorite for professional designers and DIYers alike.
Why use Bender Board®?
Made From 100% Recycled Materials
We are committed to sustainability. Our product is a truly "green" solution, created from 100% recycled polyethylene plastics recovered from blue box collections. When you choose our Bender Board®, you are choosing a sustainable, eco-friendly product that diverts waste from landfills without sacrificing professional-grade performance.
Rugged Construction & UV Protection
We provide double the weight and thickness of most standard landscape border products. To ensure your investment looks new for decades, Howell Pathways incorporates high-quality UV inhibitors that prevent sunlight breakdown. Lab proven results, which you can see here. This rugged design ensures your edging stays in place and maintains its color for over 20 years with minimal maintenance.
Long-Lasting, Cost-Effective Results
While metal edging typically corrodes and lasts only a decade, Bender Board® is estimated to last 25 years. This makes it the most cost-effective investment for your property. Your garden beds will remain perfectly contained, preventing grass and mulch from bleeding into your landscape and maintaining a pristine appearance.
Timeless Design Elements
Unlike traditional materials such as metal, which can corrode overtime, bender board is designed to last and promote sustainability in landscape design. This means that garden beds will remain contained and grass and other materials won't bleed into the landscape, creating a messy and unappealing look.
Common Uses for Bender Board®
Landscape Edging
Keep your garden lines and flower bed borders crisp and clean
Concrete Forming
Create organic, curved forms for patios and walkways
Synthetic Turf
Secure artificial grass with a heavy-duty, invisible boundary
Tree Wells & Raised Paths
Protect your trees and define walking paths with ease
Extreme Durability
25-year estimated lifespan; will not rot, splinter, or rust even in wet conditions.
Superior Flexibility
Easily creates tight curves and organic shapes that metal or wood cannot achieve.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
100% recycled HDPE plastic supports sustainable building practices.
Full System Support
Howell Pathways provides the Bender Board®, stakes, and expertise needed for a complete installation.
Long-lasting, lab proven results
Our stakes were sent to the Exotest Group; an international group of testing laboratories specialising in durability and reliability testing.
When weathering in a dry, hot climate using a filtered Xenon Arc lamp, our products after 1500hrs have no degradation reported! Specialized inhibitors mean no fading or structural failure from sun exposure.
You can confidently know that your project will still shine and hold up against the test of time. Read the full report below!
Installation Specifications
Below are temperature and measurement specifications for using Bender Boards
Bender Board Installation
Video Installation Process
Our Bender Board product is easy to install, watch the steps here to complete your project!
