In article , Justin
Hughes writes
I am planning to make a raised flowerbed, surrounded by lengths of
timber logs. I have a couple of small apple trees in the garden, which
should provide about half the wood a need, but I will need to buy some
more. Any ideas who would sell these? Local garden centre couldn't
help.

I particularly want logs with the bark on and about 2-3 inches in
diameter. I know everywhere sells those log-like borders, but I am
looking for the natural effect. I am based in Berkshire if that helps.

Also once I have made this, can anyone suggest a way of preserving the
timber? how long is it likely to be before an untreated log loses it's
bark and then rots?

A couple of years to lose the bark, and then rotting over about 5 years.

Thanks,

Justin

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