Description
Treated Timber Sleeper Raised Bed
These raised sleeper beds have been made using certified timber, our softwood sleepers are pressure treated with Tanalith E for a longer lasting life. They are a very nice addition to any garden, and can make quite a transformation in a small or large area. We offer a variation of sizes to meet most requirements.
For one height this will included 4 sleepers -
For example 1.2m in length x 0.9m Wide will include 2 of the 1.2m Sleepers and 2 of the 0.9m Sleepers, This will also include 2 of the 6.7mm x 150mm Sleeper screws per corner (8 per height)
This product comes unassembled so please be aware that it will need assembling on arrival.
Treated Timber softwood railway sleepers using certified timber
Our softwood railway sleepers are pressure treated with Tanalith E for a longer life. Add character and warmth to any space with Decking Delivery's beautiful softwood railway sleepers. Incredibly versatile treated timber sleepers have a huge range of uses, both practical and decorative. As a natural product each treated timber sleeper is unique which means that there may be variations. Pressure treated these sleepers are protected from insect, fungi attack and also helps to prevent wet & dry rot. If you would like any more information about our timber railway sleepers, please call 0117 251 0092 or use the details at the top of this page to speak to the Decking Delivery Sales Team!
Why Bed Sleepers are a Gardener's Best Mate
Raised beds built from timber sleepers are one of the easiest ways to grow more in less space. Lifting your soil off the ground means it drains better, warms up quicker in spring and gives you a head start on the growing season. You'll spend less time on your knees too, and your back will thank you for it! The chunky sleepers also give you a clean, defined edge that stops grass and weeds creeping in, so your garden looks tidy all year round.
Which Height of Bed Sleepers Do I Need?
It really comes down to what you want to grow and who's doing the growing. A single sleeper height is perfect for herbs, salad leaves and strawberries, as these don't need much depth. Two sleepers high gives enough room for most vegetables, including potatoes and carrots.
If you're after something easier to reach or a real feature bed, three or four sleepers high brings the soil up to a comfortable working height. This is great for older gardeners or anyone who struggles bending down. Not sure which to go for? Give us a ring and we'll talk it through with you.
Putting Your Sleeper Raised Bed Together
Assembly is a straightforward job for anyone handy with a drill. Pick a spot that gets plenty of sun, ideally six hours or more a day, and get the ground as level as you can before you start. Lay your bottom row first, check it with a spirit level, then fix the corners and build up from there. For beds two or more sleepers high, our Timco corner brackets add extra strength and help stop the sides bowing outwards once the bed is full of wet soil.
Filling and Lining Your Raised Bed
Fill your bed with a good mix of topsoil and compost, roughly two parts topsoil to one part compost. For the taller beds, you can save on soil by adding a layer of rubble or coarse material at the bottom, which also helps with drainage. Lots of gardeners like to staple a liner to the inside walls as well. It keeps damp soil off the timber and helps your bed sleepers last even longer.
Order Your Bed Sleepers Today
Ready to get growing? Order your sleeper raised bed online in minutes and we'll have it with you in 1 to 5 days, with free delivery on orders over £375 in Zone 1. Prefer to see it first? Pop down to our Thornbury yard and have a chat with the team. Any questions at all, call us on 0117 251 0092 and we'll happily help you get it right.
