Product Reviews and Ratings - Raised Beds - Stonewall Border from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 39 ratings)

Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Landscaping, Raised Beds

These faux stones look like real stone, but they're lighter, easier to install and much less expensive. Made of heavy-duty plastic with a hand-painted, natural looking finish, they let you create corners and curves — without digging or pounding.

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Holds bark mulch in place and defines beds beautifully

Stones resist scuffs and chipping from mowers and trimmers

Takes just a few minutes and standard tools to install

Versatile: use to define corners, circles, curved and straight borders

Each set makes a 10' long x 6" tall border

Choice of Sandstone or Slate Gray

More information for the Stonewall Border

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 39 reviews)

76% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(31), Solid construction(15), Weather proof(27)

Best Uses:

Decoration(30), Protect garden(18)

Describe Yourself:

Avid do-it-yourselfer(4), Do-it-yourself(30), Professional(3)

Nice, for what they are!

By Cindy from Rock Hil, SC on 5/3/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Holds back mulch in beds

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I really liked them but in order to do all my beds I searched for a more reasonable price and found it at Neeps. Substantially less expensive and quick ship!
Good product, matched my base house stone.

Easy set up

By Orchid

from Texas on 2/28/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Using this as a raised garden in a trailer park where wires are not buried deep. This is a great solution and it's such an easy border to set up!

Great Look

By Visiting Gardener

from NJ on 2/7/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

We bought two sets and immediately after seeing how great the wall looked, we ordered four more sets for other areas of our garden. Setup is easy -- except for the end piece which is difficult to split despite the groove on the inside.

Don't judge a book by its cover

By Cya N the Garden

from Uncasville,Ct on 2/3/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Keeps Animals In/Out, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I had gotten the slate gray wall. I used it to go around a blue perennial bed I created. Which was a Lasagna bed, no dig solution, and it was the perfect height for the depth I had.And it looked Wonderful, even though the plants didn't fill it. Next spring should be even better

Looks bigger that is

By Termite

from Michigan on 11/30/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

NOT STURDY, Too small for price-not

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I liked the color and the style of the boarder. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to be as sturdy and big as the picture. I think the price was a bit much ([$] per set) for what we received. Plastic shouldn't be that expensive and I don't think it would last through the Michigan winters.

Easy to put up and looks good to us!

By marcm

from fairfax, va on 11/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Gardenlawn edging

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Used it to edge our flower gardens in the back yard. Was easy to set up and looks good now. Will have to wait to see how it weathers over winter and next summer.

Conveinient Sandstone border

By Shopshops

from North Texas on 11/3/2009

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I am using these to start a shade garden on the north side of my home. My home is slightly lower than the road so I can pull these off. If you are planning to use in the front of your home that is close to the road, I would reconsider. The product appears more beigey-brown than sandstone. It does not look like the product online or on the box of the product.

The design is realistic in appearance, but the colour is a little off. Perhaps it will fade with time. I would still buy this product for a non- visual area. I am going to try the white stone border on this website for my front yard, because based on the reviews this is more sturdy and very realistic in appearance.

Easy to install, yes- buts thats it!

By amy

from red bank, new jersey on 10/29/2009

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

the grey slate version looks more like a halloween decoration! i felt like i needed to a R.I.P. sign to complete the look! i will find something to replace in the spring- i would have returned if it was in the front of the house. it was easy to install i would have to say- perhaps the brown look is more believable

weathers well in Maine

By Mary Jane

from Phippsburg, ME on 10/24/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Installed one for a friend a year ago and it has held up so well that I bought one for another friend which I will install before snow. Held up in Maine weather. It is easy to install. I am a gardener and not a person who usually puts things together well! Both areas are difficult--one in a wooded area and the other next to a condo where there are strict rules.

Looks great & easy to install

By Becky

from Palmdale, CA on 10/2/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

We just installed artificial turf and wanted an attractive border. The gray stone design matched our house trim. It is easy to install. Just not sure how durable it will be, especially with kids. It is not constructed to be walked on, so the grandkids will have to be told to stay away from it.

Good alternative to a stone border

By Burdell

from Columbus. GA on 9/30/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I used as a border around small planting areas away from the house where a border was desired to prevent grass from growing into the plantings.

Simple to use

By Mud

from Gresham, OR on 8/12/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Went togeather easy and looks good ... from a distance. Much easier than dealing with real stone or brick.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very realistic

By Meg the gardener

from Green Brook, NJ on 7/29/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I used this product to build a little wall for my Buddha fountain.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

It's easy, but...

By just learnin'

from knoxville, tn on 7/23/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Versatile, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

The problem I am having is that there is no way that I see to have the cap piece on top of the 'wall'come out even...I am going to have to get someone to cut one of the plastic top pieces in half and put 1/2 on each end of the wall. I am not making a circle so it never comes out even.

it is attractive and light weight. durable. I think I can get it to work, but I am not happy with that.

stonewall border

By lulu

from Long Island New York on 7/1/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

so far the stonewall border is staying intack, I hope if will last through the winter

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Believable!

By Theycallmeamy

from Almost NH on 6/23/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Wish border was taller

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

From a distance, this looks like a real cobblestone wall. It was very easy and fun to set up. Most of the work was preparing the ground. I wish the border was a bit taller so it stood out better when the grass gets taller. I also wish the spikes were a bit longer to prevent any movement when bumped with the lawn mower. That being said, the border still looks flawless even though I've bumped it with the mower.

Love the Stonewall Border

By Tracy from Santa Ana, CA on 6/21/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Quick Installation and a great compliment to our gray paver driveway & sidewalk and our English Tudor Home. Looks better than I thought it would

Real stone design

By satisfied customer

from Hertford, NC on 6/18/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Very realistic in looks, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Keeps out grass, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

We were very pleased with the Sandstone Border. Most of our neighbors thought it was a real stone border and were very surprised when we told them that it was plastic. The product was exactly as you described.

Good Quality,Easy Install and looks Good

By Mike S.

from Northern NJ on 6/16/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I installed this around a flower bed and it installed in a flash and looks great. Very Happy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great looking in the Yard!!!

By Retired Barry

from Lakewood, NJ on 6/16/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Great looking divider - between grass and mulch.

Don't judge a book by its cover!

By LRVBH

from PA on 6/6/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant, Wind Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Comments about Stonewall Border:

We've purchased the sandstone color to put around our middle flower bed in the front yard. We plan to get more as they are very attractive and withstand our high winds here. Great for somebody whom cannot lift heavy stones.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Stonewall Border

By Jacqui

from Philadelphia, PA on 5/25/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I ordered the original product, same price and color, in 2006. The original kit contained two large walls and the smaller side pieces. This new kit, contains the same area coverage. However, there are 6 small pieces instead of the two larger ones, along with the sides. The new kit also has dark marking for a more realistic effect.

This kit is easy to install and easily broken up. I made two rock corners out of it with the one kit. I live in the city, so our yards are small. I would not have been able to do this with the original 2006 kit (which I used for one long front bed). The nails can be easily cut with very small bolt cutters, to avoid any underground lines.

I'm extremely pleased with it!!!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

WONDERFUL ITEM, IF YOU CAN''T USE REAL

By KITTYBARGAIN

from JERSEY SHORE on 5/6/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Extends Season, PRACTICAL, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

NEEDS A LOT OF FLOWERS

Best Uses:

Decoration, GREAT FOR TOWNHOUSES

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I PURCHASED 4 SETS. I CREATED A RAISED BED, IN A TOWNHOUSE. FILLED IT WITH LOTS OF FLOWERS, AND ENCLOSED ARBOVITES IN THE BED. IT WAS SO EASY, AND MATCHED THE BRICKS OF MY HOUSE TO A T. IF YOU CANNOT DO REAL STONE, THIS IS IT. AND IT DOESN'T LOOK FAKE, IF YOU USE LOTS OF FLOWERS DRIPPING OVER THE BORDER. IT IS A WONDERFUL PROJECT. WE ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYTHING "BUILT" IN THE COMPLEX, SO THIS WAS A REALLY WONDERFUL PRODUCT. IT ALLOWED US TO CHANGE THE GARDEN, WITHOUT VIOLATING CONDO RULES. WE LOVE THE PRODUCT. IT IS EASY, BUT REQUIRED A LOT OF WORK. BE PREPARED TO DIG, AND FILL IT WITH LOTS OF DIRT. IT IS A REAL RAISED BED, SO AS SUCH, IT TAKES WORK, BUT WHAT A NICE RESULT!!!! GO FOR IT. THE BROWN IS VERY NICE, WE HAD TO USE THE GRAY, BECAUSE OF OUR BRICKS.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great edging

By Irish Nana

from Oakdale, Connecticut on 5/1/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I've purchased many of these to use around my gardens and they give a uniform, "finished" look to each. I have a memorial, heart-shaped garden and they worked very well to define the shape. I find that they've also helped keep the soil in place during heavy rains. I'm purchasing two more today!

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Plastic

By Pam the Gardener

from Southwick MA on 4/17/2009

Cons:

Difficult to Set-Up, FAKE, Plastic

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

The border in the picture looks lovely but when it arrived, I was very disappointed. It looks, cheap, plastic and fake. NOT at all as it was described or pictured. I would not purchase this product again and am considering returning it for refund. It's terrible. Also, the stakes to steady it into the ground are not long enough to actually secure it very well at all. End peices have to be cut to get an even edge. Terrible product.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Not all I was expecting

By Garden Krazy

from Peru, Indiana on 4/1/2009

Pros:

Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Was hoping to stack to make a taller wall.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Disappointed

By mlw from central Illinois on 3/1/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Hollow on one side

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Was very disappointed when the walls arrived to find out they are hollow on the inter side of the wall. This should be in the description of the product.
If you do not fill with dirt or mulch up to the top of the bottom row it looks cheap.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

I purchased many & glad I did!

By ami

from Wilmington, Delaware on 12/3/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Extends Season, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I've made several garden areas & they really look lovely! My neighbors have commented favorable also, so that makes me happy ... I can stay in the neighborhood! They were easy to put together and look like natural stone from the street. I was able to give them curves on each end to go around larger bushes ... added a nice touch. [...] I have recommended them to a friend.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Quick and easy to use

By The Lawn Gardener

from Fort Wayne, IN on 11/25/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I used these to create a border for my flower bed and it was quick and easy to install. They are easy to move if you need to or change a design of the bed. They also create a nice clean finished edge to the flower bed.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

I'm expanding!

By Willow Pond Farm Trish

from cincinnati, oh on 11/13/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy assembly, Flexible design options, Perfect for square ft gar, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden, Square ft garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I set up a formal english garden design, for square foot gardening, off my kitchen door. The faux border is perfect for this application:
My beds are 3 feet deep - X2 sections of border.
The border is extremely attractive, making my vegetable garden a yard decoration.

It looks so great & works so well that I am expanding my garden for next season!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great wall

By Gary the Gardener

from Brookfield, MO on 10/31/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Very easy to assemble. Nice color. Wonderful replacement for the termite-eaten wooden posts previously used for our our borders. Now, NO termites.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice and easy " I like that"!

By Nature Girl

from Helena, AR on 10/30/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Haven't had very long

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I used this stone border for my font yard flower bed. It was very easy to install and looks good. I think I will like how it looks next spring when my bulbs come up.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Stonewall border was easy to do

By laurelk

from San Diego, Ca. on 9/18/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to assemble, Great border for any flo, Keeps bark mulch containe, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Containment, Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

The product was easy to assemble and did not take any special tools other than cutting one in half. I finished using 4 boxes in 3 hours. Looks great and got lots of compliments .

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Looks Great

By Tami

from West Mifflin,PA on 7/26/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I purchased this item in the color of sandstone . It look's fantastic! It's simple to put together, look's great, and makes a beautiful border for your flower's or shrubs. I am very pleased with this border!

[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Not as attractive as picture

By Maam

from Jacksonville, AL on 7/9/2008

Best Uses:

Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Looks good, but the picture online looks better than the actual product. Also, only 10ft for the price is not enough to cover an entire flower bed.

[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

looks better on line

By Betty

from New Jersey on 7/9/2008

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

I was disappointed when I opened the box. The functionality is as advertised but not the looks. I have purchased many other products from Gardeners Supply and have found them to be much more attractive and less artificial looking.

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Easy Natural Look

By Single Gardener

from Knoxville TN on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to install alone, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

This was so easy to install and it looks great. It makes a nice finishing touch to the front of the house. The look is pretty natural and it helps to have some plants that trail over the top a bit.

[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

light weight simulated stone

By Garden Diva

from Brevard, N. C. on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Bleaches in Sun, Very plasticy looking

Best Uses:

Protect Garden, Retaining lip on downhill

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

Very easy to install. Does hold back soil and is impervious to mowers. Look is very tacky(cheap) and would not recommend its use in a very visual impact spot in a garden. Perhaps the beige is less obviously plastic than the gray.

[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

over-priced, over-rated

By andrew

from new england on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Decoration, Protect Garden

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stonewall Border:

this assembles very easily,the problem is that it looks cheap. if you're using it in an area that doesn't get high traffic it's ok, but if it is easily accesible, people will see that it is plastic.

Customer Reviews about the Stonewall Border at Gardener's Supply Company