How do I best replace an existing garden bed?

[NotAnEngineer]

I've moved into my first house. It needs a lot of work and my current project is one of the front garden beds.

I've pulled out the existing plants and weeds, sieved the dirt - planted some winter green manure which I've just turned over and added some compost on the top to let it break down (making use of the hundreds of paper bags from online deliveries for sheet mulching). The garden bed itself is up against the bricks of the verandah and has wooden logs along three sides which are in varying stages of decay. 

My plan is to remove the logs along the three sides of the existing garden bed and replace them with sleepers. My question is whether I should be using  something like a barrier edge or corflute against the brick wall? I wouldn't be increasing the height of the bed beyond the existing level

 

[EricL]

Hello @NotAnEngineer 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your garden bed.

Your garden bed preparations sound fantastic. To complete the look, I propose using 200 x 50mm Sleeper H4 Sienna MicroPro 2.4m. It's used in landscaping and retaining wall applications. Its termite resistant treatment makes it suitable for use in vegetable beds and Children’s play areas.

Instead of corflute,  I recommend putting in another sleeper at the back to complete the bordered garden bed look. If you wish you can even screw the sleepers together to prevent them from moving. You also have the option of using 400mm Plinth Peg Galvanised Steel to keep the sleepers in place.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric