Raised Beds

[uulwyn]

Hi all, having on a small garden and with the mild success i had with icegem lettece in tubs last year, I am looking for the best place where i could buy cheap(but look nice) raised beds from. Any recommendations from fellow growers?

Thanks

Steve

[snuffer]

Has to be 'build your own'. That way you can have just what YOU want. Good quality timber is a little expensive but would be cheaper than buying the comercially available raised beds.

It is not a difficult job. Four pieces of timber cut to the required length and screwed together with a piece of 2 x 2 in each corner for added strength at the joints. Simple.

I have made all of mine using 2 inch thick boards. Give it a go, you'll have fun and save a bob or two into the bargain.

[Bigmallly]

I'm with snuffer on this one...make your own to size using scaffold boards & stian the outsides if you wish.

[Nicos]

We used 1 x 6" treated boards from a farm supplies shop- thy have been sturdy enough.
The problem with any boards is that if you try and line them - or put something else in front to disguise them, then the slugs and snails will thank you for their 21stC motel!!!
We tried to get free scaffolding boards - but with no success- these seemed to be the cheapest option as an alternative.

We're giving up our site next year , but we'll certainly be bringing the boards with us!!!

[Bigmallly]

You could also use decking boards which look really nice but may be more expensive.....you need to measure the area & price it all out.

[zazen999]

I bought decking boards on offer when I made mine.

B&Q had them at £2.79 I think it was [less than £3] per 2.4m length in the weeks up to Easter - as soon as the hols hit they doubled in price.

Wickes had an offer which came in slightly higher than that B&Q offer, a few weeks back.

Timing, as with everything in life, is essential

[uulwyn]

Thanks all for the speedy responses. Considering I am useless for a bloke at any DIY, I am thinking of getting this

Raised Vegetable Bed (1sqm)

Doesnt seem too bad for the price and looks quite nice for £24 inc delivery. Actually found somewhere cheaper £19 + brace supports £2.95.

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...GDN-760&ctgry=

[zazen999]

Uulwyn - I'm a tightwad and wouldn't consider buying in a ready made raised bed. As long as I have the ability to saw and screw - and cordless tools; then even if I had a million £ in the bank I'd still make them myself.

But, each to their own; If you wanted more than one; I'd be tempted to make some for you and bring them up to you.

[Hans Mum]

uulwyn, i'm no DIY'er but i got some second hand 13' scaffolding boards for £3.50, and made a 13' x 4' bed for under a tenner. Just cut one of the boards into 3 and put 4 x corner posts made from offcuts found laying around, hammered a couple of nails and job done, one day I might even paint them.

[uulwyn]

Uulwyn - I'm a tightwad and wouldn't consider buying in a ready made raised bed. As long as I have the ability to saw and screw - and cordless tools; then even if I had a million £ in the bank I'd still make them myself.

But, each to their own; If you wanted more than one; I'd be tempted to make some for you and bring them up to you.

Thanks a million for this kind offer, and thanks to everyone for there words of wisdom, but alas ive decided just to bite the bullet. It's only £20 per 1m by 1m and i only need 2...Thats how big my lawn at the back is, but at least i wont have to buy them again, everything else will go into tubs!

Thanks everyone

[Bigmallly]

Sorry you have had to go down that route. I would not buy a ready made bed either.......it appears you only ever had one choice.

[Nicos]

Have you seen the link-a-board raised beds?
I found a GYO link...

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...oard_1646.html

just need to Google for a bit more info- or is that the type you were thinking of???

[Nicos]

Here you go!!!

Linkabord - The Revolution in Gardening is Here!

same thing- just looks a bit cheaper????...and more bits you can add on!!

[uulwyn]

Here you go!!!

Linkabord - The Revolution in Gardening is Here!

same thing- just looks a bit cheaper????...and more bits you can add on!!

Perfect thankyou Nicos.

[Nicos]

any time sweetie!!