Pallets (or other) for raised beds
Pallets (or other) for raised bedsI usually grow my Carrots in plastic tubs, some years OK., other years not.
The old barn around the back has loads of old fruit boxes (what you see is about a third) and it suddenly dawned on me to use them as raised beds. Very similar to Pallet wood. I've been using them for kindling mostly except a gate I built last year. It took a sledgehammer, crowbar, and dicey moments clambering to find the good ones, but I got one out and even used the same nails ! So, here is my Carrot Raised bed ! [center][/center] I did a google and similar height / width would be around the £45 mark. It took me less than an hour to build. Bad news is....why didn't I do this before, they've been there since I moved here 13 years ago. I shall do some more soon. New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsLooking good, can`t believe the prices that are wanted to buy anything for the garden. bet yours will last a lot longer.
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsThat's great and for free too. I made my raised beds for carrots out of 2 car tyres on top of each other, worked really well last season.
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsThat's a good idea Funky.
I remember on an old Gardeners World programme they used tyres for Strawberries, stacked about five high then made holes in them. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsWhy do the makers of pallets insist on using ring shank nails. They are a nightmare to pull out. Any tips for getting the nails out with ease? or is that a burden I will have to bear.
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Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsIf you are making raised beds out of pallets you don't need to take them apart first, unless you want to make a super slick job of it. I just cut mine in half with a saw, removing the centre slat because they usually have an odd number of slats. Then stand them on end, slats inside. You can fill in the slats first with odd bits of wood. Nail the corners together with small pieces of wood. Mine have been in use for five years now. Don't care what they look like, they were free and do the job. Ilona Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsNow that would certainly make things a lot easier, and the bits left over with the nails in go on the fire. Thank you Meanqueen, and b.t.w. I think you have done a great job and looks brill.
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Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsThat is very impressive Ilona.
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Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsIf you're using pallets its a good idea to check that they are safe. Some are impregnated with chemicals. Just look for the stamp on them.
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsGreat ideas Richard, I love those fruit boxes, you could do so much with them
Ive also seen them used as strawberry planters.... Just stood up and filled with compost and the plants hang out of the holes Im trying this for my squash plants this year.... Not sure how it will turn out but its worth a try [center]Happy to have shown Titchy Clucker a little corner of France[/center]
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Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsMeanqueen - I think those upturned pallets look really smart! Be proud of them! I am definitely going to show your piccie to my hubby, we are going to create a veg garden from scratch next spring, and he had in mind to buy loads of 4x4 posts. But this would undoubtedly be cheaper, if we can get some secondhand.
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsI'd like to get some pallets for compost bins....any tips on where to get them (free & legal pref!)?
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsHi Clare
Two ways really 1. Just look out for them and if they appear chucked, just take one 2. Same as 1. but if they're outside a place just ask them. Usually a lot around Business Parks and Industrial Estates. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsThanks Richard, i'm never sure if the ones around industrial estates are 'chucked' or not....but i'll try to get there whilst they're still open one day & have a word!
Re: Pallets (or other) for raised bedsWe made some a couple of years ago (I thought I made a post on here somewhere, but I seem to have lost it :) )
http://s361.photobucket.com/user/ferret ... ing?sort=3 My neighbour liked the 3 tier planter, so made one for her too. |
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