Raised flowerbed with a single depth sleeper

[3smees23]

Hi All,

I have recently had path laid and it's about 20cm higher than the existing ground, so I’m going to create a raised flowerbed using maybe 4 sleepers end to end, they will be laid on their side (i.e. narrow side down so it gives me the 20cm i need).

I have looked on forums (including this one) as to how to secure them to the ground. They have said....

1) Use stakes (presumably one either side at both ends)
2) Drill a hole through the sleeper and hammer a rebar through it.

So my preference would be to go for the first option as it will save me about £30. But will the first option be secure enough? The stakes would be 12" and i reckon two thirds of it would be underground.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Sam

 

[3smees23]

Hi, can anyone give me their opinion? I will need to order the bits soon. Thanks

 

[Dextraneous]

Stakes will be fine. use offcuts of timber or metal straps to join the butted sleepers.

It should last a couple of years before it shows signs of toppling, at which time it wouldn't take too much effort to re-set them if needs be

 

[r896neo]

as said stake will be fine. there is very litle force acting to topple the sleeper so its not a major issue

 

[Morgan19]

I also agree the stakes will be adequate.

 

[3smees23]

Thanks for your response guys!!