tiered garden ideas with sleepers

What can I use instead of a railway sleeper?

WoodBlocX™ can be used in the same way as new or old railway sleepers, without the problem of creosotes seeping from the reclaimed sleepers in warmer weather, making them unsuitable for certain projects like fish ponds.

What can I do with a tiered backyard?

A tiered backyard is also great for outdoor activities such as:

creating stairs to exercise on.
making sport courts.
a compliment to an in-ground or above ground pool.
a compliment to a cozy tiered area of relaxation with hammocks.
water fountains.
a gazebo.
a patio with a barbecue area.

Can you lay railway sleepers on soil?

For one, you can simply place your sleepers directly onto soil, allowing the heavy sleepers time to bed in. ... The use of gravel or sand to secure sleepers is a popular alternative to concrete.

How do you lay a sleeper for edging?

Cut your sleepers to your required length, which could be random for a rustic look. Then mix up some lean mortar, such as 6:1, to be used as a concrete base and haunching. Place at least a 50mm bed of concrete in the bottom of the trench and start inserting the sleepers, haunching them up as you go.

How do you keep landscape timbers from rotting?

Keeping the timber painted

You should stop wondering, how to prevent the wood from rotting in the ground because painting is the most effective strategy to opt for. You have to keep the wood coated with quality oils, protecting spray, paint, waxes and varnishes.

How do you stop sleepers from rotting?

Like all wood, sleepers will eventually rot and fade when exposed to the weather. To prevent them falling to bits before their time, you need to use a good wood preserver.

Can you level out a sloped backyard?

Sloped ground in your backyard may cause water runoff, soil erosion, uneven moisture retention and difficulty when mowing your grass or tilling your flowerbeds. ... Leveling the yard to decrease the slope will remedy many of these problems, allowing your backyard to become an inviting space.

How much does it cost to level a sloped yard?

The average cost is between $1,946 with a typical range between $973 and $2,967. The cost to hire a landscaper for labor falls between $50 and $100. Fill dirt is priced at about $15 per cubic yard and required to fill in the slope. People change the slope of their lawns for many reasons.

Is a sloped backyard bad?

A sloping backyard is bad for feng shui design because it leaves the house with no supporting energy, and it allows positive energy to flow down and away from the home. The good news is that you can help remedy this situation with a fence or tall plantings and a few other simple solutions.

How do you secure railway sleepers to the ground?

To help minimise reaching across, you can lay them on their edge. Mark out your bed area then cut the sleepers to length and cut the ends to overlap at corners. Sink the bottom sleepers into the ground to half their depth, drill holes in the sleepers at 1m centres, 25mm wide by 75mm deep.

Can you lay paving slabs on sleepers?

When the railway sleepers have well compacted hardcore beneath them, fill the voids between each sleeper with hardcore to a depth of 75mm, this will form the sub-base layer for the paving. Compact the hardcore with the manual tamper and prepare for laying slabs.

Do sleepers need foundations?

The most important thing is that the railway sleepers are laid on a surface that is level and firm. Perfectionists and Engineers will do this on a foundation of concrete, but more mortal people will often simply use gravel or hardcore or sand or even the soil itself if it is solid.

What is the best timber for garden edging?

We recommend our Treated Pine Garden Edging when it comes to timber suitable for in ground use throughout the garden. Pine is a simple edge and a cost effective option, perfect for when a feature is not required in your garden edging.

Is plastic garden edging any good?

Despite the claims of the various brands that theirs is stronger, more durable, etc., in fact, just about any plastic lawn edging will prove itself strong enough and durable enough, again as long as it is installed correctly. The major factor to look for in lawn edging is the height.

How long will landscape timbers last in the ground?

Landscape Timber Benefits

Durability: Treated timbers can last up to seven years and plastic can last several decades. Accessibility: Raised beds made of landscape timbers reduce the amount of weeding that needs to be done while allowing for an extended growing season and easier access to the plants.

Will landscape timbers rot?

While many landscape timbers are resistant to rot, they are not as resistant as pressure-treated lumber or railroad ties. If you are looking for a permanent structure that will last forever, treated wood is your best bet.

How long will a pressure treated wood retaining wall last?

Pressure-treated timbers are typically what you use for a timber retaining wall. The fun fact about pressure treated wood is that it is warrantied – but putting it in continuous contact with the ground voids the warranty. Even so, you can reasonably expect to get anywhere from 10-20 years out of a timber wall.

How long will pressure treated sleepers last?

New Softwood Treated Railway Sleepers are treated with either a green or brown pressure treatment (Tanalith green or Tanatone brown), both have similar properties and will on average last 15 - 20 years. The treatment colour will however weather to grey within 12 - 18 months.

What sleepers are best for retaining wall?

Wooden sleepers are an excellent alternative to bricks or concrete for building retaining walls in your garden. Not only do they look beautiful, but they are often a much more affordable option. Garden sleepers can be used both horizontally and vertically when building a retaining wall.

How long will sleepers last?

How long do railway sleepers last? Railway sleepers will last for years, with our softwood treated sleepers they can last around 20 to 30 years due to the pressurised treatment. If they are untreated they will still last around two to five years, whilst Oak sleepers will last for 30+ years.