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Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can make these out of
please? I've been using some made of old chopped up pallets which I joined
together using various metal "bits" but these have had it now and I'd like
to make something slightly more aesthetically pleasing. My first thought
was railway sleepers but these (untreated) seem prohibitably expensive -
especially delivered to Somerset. I also thought about scaffolding planks
but cannot find anywhere selling these. Any suggestions would be most
welcome. TIA,

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Hayley
gardening on clay in Somerset


Hi Hayley,

Gravel boards (as used at base of fencing to reduce risk of rotting) are
commonly used to edge beds. They are available in 6', 8' and 12' lengths,
although I think 6' is most often readily available (to fit with 6' fence
panels). I should think any of the diy sheds will supply them; price very
approximately £3 for 6' length. Relatively smart, relatively long-lasting.

Spider



You can get them in cast concrete as well, I used slabs set in half their
depth but you need to link the tops (drain pipe with a slot cut in)
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea