An alternative to wood for raised bed sides

[Victoria Hellyer]

I am hoping to start growing veg at the bottom of our recently-moved-to garden but the soil is very wet, most of the year, as it is on a water meadow.

As such, I'm intending to use raised beds but fear that ordinary timber may not last long as it is so wet. Instead, I am hoping to use some "immitation timber" made from recycled plastic but am having difficulty tracking down a supplier although I know that I saw some literature on recycled "immitation timber" planks for fences in the last couple of years.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

With thanks - V

[A guest]

www.linkaboard.co.uk or tel 01773590566

[The Grock in the Frock]

hi v.i think you will find that most gardeners dont pay for anything if they can help it,this is true with me anyway,i like to improvise on things i come across.why not try the long plastic pieces that the council use to fence off things eg holes in the road the ones with the orange>>>>>>>>>>> markings on them
you could pick them up for free if your that way inclined (not that i am promoting theft)or you could ask at your local council yard.
also you should never fall over them as they are so visable

[Beryl]

We obtained some off cuts from a local Double Glazing Firm. Also try your local tip, it is amazing what people thow out. We found enough to edge most of a 5 rod plot.

Beryl.