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Title: are gravel boards good for raised beds
Post by: mememe72 on January 07, 2009, 16:54:52

I have rang the local timber merchant in derby and they have quoted me £2.73 for 3.6.m gravel boards which are 1 inch thick and 6" deep would these be a good buy for raised beds and if so what height should we go for 6" or 12".
Thanks in advance

Title: Re: are gravel boards good for raised beds
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 07, 2009, 17:00:40

That depends how far you want to raise your beds. There are three factors involved. If your plot gets waterlogged, that might be a reason to go for twelve inches. on the other hand, if you're short of energy for the necessary labouring, or short of material to fill the beds, six inches might be more sensible.

Title: Re: are gravel boards good for raised beds
Post by: betula on January 07, 2009, 17:01:40

I have used gravel boards and they are fine.

12 will need a lot of filling,I have done 6 and they have been fine :)

Title: Re: are gravel boards good for raised beds
Post by: asbean on January 07, 2009, 17:14:51

I used gravel boards on a couple of beds when the free scaffold boards ran out, although they are only six inches high they can always be extended upwards if needs be. :) :)

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