Designed to sit directly on soil or grass, this easy to assemble raised planter requires no nails or screws and can be constructed in minutes.

Veggie Box is made up using interlocking 32mm planed, pressure treated boards which are available in a variety of lengths from 0.9m (approx 3ft) to 2.4m (approx 8ft) allowing the creation of raised planting beds to suit most spaces.

The clever design also means that Veggie Box can be built upwards to accommodate deep rooted vegetables such as parsnips and carrots.

Along side our usual Midlands wide delivery service, we are also offering a Mainland UK courier service on this product. If you would like a price for delivery outside of our usual area, please call us on 01283 575397 during office hours.

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Patented Postsaver barrier sleeves are a dual layer sleeve comprising a tough polythene outer layer with a meltable bituminous liner; they are all 14’’/350mm long. Postsaver sleeves are quickly and easily heat shrunk on to the vulnerable ground line section of your post using a gas blow torch or pallet shrink gun.

On heating the bituminous liner melts and seals the timber surface whilst the tough outer thermoplastic sleeve shrinks down tightly on to the post. The end result is a tough and durable barrier which keeps the preservative in and the causes of decay out.

The use of Postsaver sleeves typically doubles the life of the fence post. In practice this means a typical expected service life well in excess of 15 years. A claim backed up by nearly 20 years of proven service without failure and exhaustive independent testing.

Postsaver sleeves are easily and quickly applied in 6 to 30 seconds (depending on size of post and power of application equipment) using a low cost off the shelf gas blow torch or pallet shrink gun.

PURCHASE POSTSAVER TO APPLY YOURSELF

Alternatively, POSTSAVER is available pre-applied to the following products;

TIMBER GATE POSTS

100MM x 100MM TIMBER FENCE POSTS

125MM x 75MM TIMBER FENCE POSTS

NOTCHED TIMBER FENCE POSTS

150MM ROUND TIMBER POSTS

What Are the Benefits of Using New Railway Sleepers?

1. They are easy to source
2. They are easy to handle, cut and fix
3. They are attractive
4. They are long lasting
5. You can use the extra width to create seating or leaning places.
6. You can lay the sleepers horizontally, or cut them in length and fit them in the same way as timber posts.

What Are the Benefits of Using Raised Garden Beds?

1. Increased production.

Raised softwood / oak sleeper beds are more productive per square foot because plants can be spaced more closely together. This is because you don’t need to leave spaces to walk through, because you don’t need to ever step on the garden bed.

Having a higher density planting also has the advantage that the plants growing there will shade out bare soil, making it harder for weeds to grow there. There most important benefit of raised garden beds is productivity. Raised garden beds are at least twice as productive as a conventional garden.

2. Better soil conditions.

Since there is no soil compaction, there is no need to plow, till, fork or dig the soil to loosen it up, traditional practices which destroy the soil structure and do more harm than good. Therefore, raised bed designs also lend themselves very well to the gardening technique of “no-dig gardening”. You can use raised garden beds to overcome issues of poor drainage, poor soil, or even no soil, such as gardening on top of straight concrete or asphalt, because you create the garden bed and fill it with the type of soil you require, and build it by adding organic matter.

You could even create a number of beds with different soil blends for a variety of different growing environments. By not having to step on the soil, you avoid soil compaction. When soil is compacted, water and air do not move as easily through the soil to the roots of plants. Even the plant roots themselves have trouble growing through compacted soil, limiting the plant’s access to water and nutrients. It has been suggested that soil compaction can lead to a 50% loss in productivity.

3. Increased flexibility.

You can also attach trellises, supports, fences, frames, or shade cloth over/around the raised sleeper bed much more easily, or permanently as part of the structure. For people with physical limitations, such as those unable to bend over, or who are confined to a wheelchair, waist high raised beds are the answer.

A bed of this height will enable the person to partake in their interest in gardening without hindrance.Not having to step in the garden bed has the benefit of being able to tend to the garden, that is, sow, plant and harvest, whenever you want, even when the ground is wet because you won’t be stepping in mud!

4. More efficient irrigation.

Raised beds can support very thick layers of mulch above the soil, which will not slide off, or be blown or washed away. This not only aids in water conservation, but allows you to enrich and build the soil through the constant addition of organic matter.

The dimensions of raised beds lend themselves to the installation of drip irrigation, which is an efficient way to water the garden, minimising loss by evaporation, and reducing disease by not wetting the plant’s leaves.

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1. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT Most traditional fence panels are made to a standard 6ft width, and are usually available in four heights – 3ft, 4ft, 5ft & 6ft. If Supalite EcoFence gravel boards are to be used, you should make an allowance of 1ft per board. Posts should usually be 2ft longer than the actual fence height (including the gravel board if used). Supalite EcoFence posts should be concreted 2ft into the ground to ensure that the fence is sturdy.

2. MARKING OUT THE RUN Establish the line of the fence by stretching a strong cord between stakes at the extremities of the run. Note that the posts should always be on your side of the boundary. Be sure to clear away any plants and vegetation along the line of the fence.

3. MOUNTING THE FIRST POST The first post will be the datum point for the complete run and therefore must be set accurately and upright. If the fence is running up to the house make sure the first post is securely attached to the building with sleeve anchors. Be sure to insert these directly into the brickwork and not into the mortar.

Sleeve anchors should be spaced no more than 2ft (0.6m) apart with no less than two in total. Drill the holes in the post first and allow only a small clearance over the shank diameter of the anchor bolt. Offer the post to the wall ensuring it is level in both vertical planes and aligned correctly using a spirit level . If necessary use packing between the post and the wall. Bolt the post firmly into position.

If the first post is in open ground it will again need to be upright and perpendicular to the ground in both vertical planes and facing accurately in the correct direction. Mount in rapid set post-mix as detailed below then attach to the first fence panel using 63mm wood screws.

4. FIXING YOUR POSTS IN CONCRETE Following the line you have marked, using either a post borer or grafter, dig holes to accommodate the posts at a minimum depth of 26″ (650mm). Pack the base of the hole with approximately 50mm of broken brick or stone hardcore to provide initial support for your post. Utilising wooden braces for support as well as a spirit level, and square for positioning, pack with more hardcore around the bottom of the post leaving approximately 1ft (300mm) for further packing and concrete. When you are satisfied the post is level fill the hole with rapid set post-mix. You should allow a full 24 hours for the concrete to go off and set fully before removing the support braces.

When finishing the concrete around the base of the post, angle the concrete away from the post to allow rainwater to drain away easily.

5. SECURING THE GRAVELBOARD AND FENCE PANEL Place the gravel board into the ‘H’ slot of the post and align. The gravelboard may be sunk into the ground to provide a more secure fitting.

Secure the post as above, and finally, slot the fence panel between the two posts. If required, cut the posts down to size using standard cutting tools and complete by fitting decorative caps to posts.

6. CREATING A FENCE ON SLOPE Essentially the methods above can be used to create a sloping fence. Cut your PVC gravel board to shape using standard cutting tools to provide a terrace effect.

Longer fence posts may be required to compensate for the stepped panels. Where possible, attempt to spread the change as evenly as possible over the fence run to provide a more aesthetically pleasing finish.

You can check out our full range of Supalite EcoFence products by clicking the link below.

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Concrete posts and gravelboards make an ideal security fence.
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To celebrate what finally looks like the arrival of Summer, just in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend we are offering a 10% discount on two of our most popular continental panels.

1.8m wide x 1.8m high Omega Lattice Top Panel

1.8m wide x 1.8m high Sorrento Screen  Panel

Offer available while stocks last.

Finally we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

From,

EVERYONE AT
GRANGEWOOD FENCING

Our new Hixon depot is currently stocking a wide selection of ex-catalogue hand and power tools most of which are marked down to 50% of the recommended retail price.

Because of the fast turnover of these items they are not available for order on the website itself, however both retail and trade customers are welcome to drop into our Hixon depot where manager Mark will be happy to help you.

You can call our Hixon depot on 01889 271535