Sleeper raise beds tend to be larger than other raised bed designs and therefore require a lot of topsoil.
Raised garden beds with sleepers.
We have a wide selection of raised bed kits available in both untreated softwood and oak along with a selection of planed flowerbed and loglap planters.
How to build raised beds using wooden railway sleepers for herbs etc.
Multiple types of plants can be grown beside one another without worrying about any adverse effects.
Harlaxton s railway sleeper walls fit for a king.
Hc landscape s project with railway sleepers previous.
Our sets of timber sleepers come in a choice of neutral colours and.
The problem with cutting.
Hold the sleeper up against the wall and mark it off.
Versatile garden sleepers and raised bed kits make a stylish addition to any outdoor living space.
When you re building your raised garden bed up against a wall take into account the thickness of the sleeper that will be attached to your support posts.
When making a raised bed instead of going in ground you can place it where the sun or shade is the best for the plants you want to cultivate.
A great alternative to using brick or stone you can create focal areas with natural textures and tones to complement your garden.
Haddon estate classic railway sleeper garden design.
Raised bed kits give you less strain on your joints as they can be used on a platform for gardeners who have difficulties with bending down yet still adds charm to your garden.
You can also prevent tunneling pests from decimating your plants.
Harden primary school s raised bed with railway sleepers.
We estimate that our design see below requires around 3 4 tonne bags of top soil to fill so if you can get any top soil or compost nearby from your garden it ll reduce the cost and possibly the effort dramatically.
Plants can be healthier and more productive in a raised bed because you can control the quality of the soil and water drainage.
From that line mark the width of the sleeper on the wall.
The main reason they are so popular is due to space saving benefit.
Perfect for growing your plants herbs and vegetables and visually stunning select the size of raised bed you need for your garden and we ll do the rest we found many of our customers were simply looking to build a raised bed using our garden sleepers the most durable and therefore cost effective material long term providing the sleepers are properly treated.
We explain how to build a raised garden bed with timber sleepers 05 08 2019 11 00 am there are many benefits to introducing raised beds into your garden which include assisting growing conditions via different soil types to grow a wide range of plants fruit and vegetables whilst also improving access and drainage.