Railway sleepers are rectangular wooden slats that are used to support the rails of a railway track. Their sturdiness and strength also makes them great building materials for gardens. A timber merchant in Essex shares how you can use railways sleepers in your garden.
Edging
Railway sleepers can be used for edging to partition and zone gardens. Their strong and robust properties make them excellent for holding back mounds of earth, allowing you to be as creative as you like with your garden and get the most out of your space.
Raised Flower Beds and Planters
Maintaining a garden can be back-breaking work which is where having raised beds can help. They are a great addition to any garden and are a godsend for those with arthritis and the elderly. Best of all, they can be created by any DIYer with the right tools and railway sleepers.
Garden Steps
For a hilly garden, you can also use them to create a durable set of wooden steps or use them as edging for a pebbled or shingle set that has character.
A Wooden Garden Pond
We are fully aware that we’ve mentioned the words wood and pond in the same sentence. As sleepers are so good at holding back weight, you can use them to create a sturdy garden pond provided that it’s lined and correctly secured.
Lay a Wooden Path
If you’re looking for something a little more rustic and homely than concrete slabs, you can create a wooden path using railway sleepers. They look more visually appealing to the eye, and you won’t have to jump around the garden to avoid burning your feet in the summer.
Decking
For a little socialising area why not create a deck? If you have any leftover material, you can even go the whole hog to create a fence for the end of your deck and a roof to create a mini extension.
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