2 new ranges of modern, slatted fence panels have been added to our fencing page.

Spring is here, and it’s a great time to work on your garden. FH Ives Ltd can provide you with garden sleepers to get started. Here are 9 easy and enjoyable ways to use them:

1. Retaining Walls: Harness the sturdy nature of railway sleepers to construct retaining walls, ideal for supporting raised flower beds or terracing sloped areas, ushering in the vibrant hues of spring blooms.
2. Pathways: Craft enchanting pathways by laying the sleepers horizontally, guiding visitors on a journey through your garden sanctuary. Fill the gaps with gravel to evoke a sense of rustic elegance.
3. Raised Beds: Embrace the season of growth by building raised beds with sleepers, providing ample space for cultivating lush vegetable patches or fragrant herb gardens.
4. Steps: Create durable steps to navigate varying elevations with ease, while seamlessly integrating them into the natural landscape of your garden.
5. Edging: Define the borders of your garden beds or pathways, adding structure and character to your outdoor haven.
6. Seating: Create inviting outdoor seating areas or quaint benches using stacked railway sleepers, perfect for basking in the warmth of the spring sun amidst the blossoming flora.
7. Pergolas and Trellises: Construct elegant pergolas or sturdy trellises to support climbing plants, adding vertical interest and lush greenery to your garden retreat.
8. Water Features: Enhance the serenity of your garden oasis by incorporating railway sleepers into the design of water features, seamlessly blending rustic charm with natural tranquillity.
9. Raised Platforms: Elevate your outdoor entertainment space with raised platforms or decks, providing a captivating backdrop for alfresco gatherings and leisurely moments.

Our Railway sleepers are treated to withstand the elements and preserve their natural beauty for seasons to come. Visit our Timber Yard in Wickford today.

With the days getting longer and Easter round the corner now is the the time to start planning.  We have brand new stocks of Decking, Fencing and sleepers to enhance your garden and get you in the mood for those evening barbecues.