Topic: Raised Beds - Wood, Brick or Metal?

[Robert_Brenchley]

I'm not sure about using membrane in raised beds since it's permanent. I use a layer of cardboard, which keeps weeds under control for months, until they're badly weakened and easy to keep down. ten it's just a matter of strimming between the beds.

[sparrow]

I use it on the side paths, nailed to the inside of the boards. So far it means that there are no weeds other than on the main path.

[cambourne7]

Alternatively Cam, you could get yourself a stool - a low one and just sit at the side of the bed to do your plantings etc.  I have one of those fishing stools for sitting in the greenhouse or on the lottie a milk crate with a plank of wood fixed on the bottom which is more than adequate.  This would mean that you wouldn't have to raise your beds so high.

had one of these and still caused back problems

[cambourne7]

Hubbie and i think 3 scaffolding boards might be ok... :)

We priced up brink and way out of the range we can afford

[Marlborough]

I used to have raised beds on my plot, but I have now gotten rid of them. I found them to be a haven for slugs and snails.

[jimc]

My sister in law has big slug and snail problems too in her raised beds Marlborough.

[Robert_Brenchley]

Scaffolding boards are fine. We have someone of the site who works for a scaffolding company, and they're everywhere.

[johhnyco15]

this raised bed was 3 left over roof joists my extension they are 7 by 2 treated timber 1 year on the strawberries seem to like it

[Digeroo]

I have a friend who uses grow bags on tables like the strawberry growers use.

It was very quick to set up, she now has them plumbed in so easier to water. 

[cambourne7]

yes considered this even though about putting them on lockable wheels which means i can move them about.