* Long lasting. Will not rot.

* More Expensive than wood or SLRT (rubber) border.

* Pre drilled holes.

* Sun and heat can warp.

* Interlocking.

* Snow or cold can crack.

* No chemicals.

* Cannot be cut or modified.

* No need to seal.

* Easy to chip or damage with "weed eater".

* Can be reused if family moves.

* Due to how rigid plastic borders are installation can be extremely difficult if your yard isn't perfectly flat.

* Depending on the type of wood used and the amount of wood need, wood should be the least expensive.

* Sharp Edge - Child can be cut by falling on the edge.

* Slivers - children are prone to slivers from; walking barefoot, sitting on or coming in contact with a wood border.

* Need to use a wood with chemicals in it to help slow down rotting.

* Needs to be regularly sealed to slow down rotting.

* Not durable. Prone to rotting due to contact with soil and water. Generally needs to be replaced every 5 years.

* Easy to chip. A Weed Eater will quickly cause extreme damage.

* Difficult installation. Since a wood border is very rigid, a trench needs to be dug to make sure each border will line up even to each other.

* Normally need more than 1 piece of wood. To accomplish the recommended height of 4 1/2", you will need (2) 4"x4" pieces of wood nailed together.

* Not interlocking. Wood is "butted" up to each other.

* Not Pre-Drilled. Wood needs to be pre-drilled for mounting stake.

* Warping and splitting. Wood borders commonly will warp and split.

* Rounded corners. Top of border is rounded to lessen the risk of injury.

* Initially more expensive than a wood border - This does not factor in installation cost or durability.

* No Chance of slivers.

* Chemically free.

* Very durable - Will not rot.

* No sealing needed. Color will not chip off.

* Won't Chip - Weed eaters will not damage the border.

* Simple installation - SLRT works with the contour of your yard. No need to dig trenches.

* Only 1 is needed to reach the 4 1/2" height.

* Interlocking

* Pre Drilled for easy installation.

* Can be moved easily.

* Easy to cut for custom installations.

* Will not warp or split.

* Cost effective - Less expensive than plastic and competitive with wood when you factor in the one time cost and ease of installation.