How to fill empty space between fence and deck?

[AJ-DIYer]

Hi folks

Need some ideas on filling up this space between fence and deck. This grey area is on different lower deck adjacent to ecko deck.

The area is 4.5 metres long and 90 cm wide.  I was thinking of getting planter boxes and plant some vegetable but it will be quite expensive if I were to get say 20 of them for a standard size.

 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @AJ-DIYer 

A fast  easy planter to make there is  using color bond fence parts.  Also   quite cheap  materials and looks good  and has multiple colors 

Instead of a 1.8m  cut the sheets smaller to make a mini  fence as a such.

Think of that area as a mini yard so design the mini fence to suit. The posts only go into the ground 300mm cut them with angle grinder to suit.  

Or  lay the sheets on their side will give you a 800mm high garden edge with out having to cut it.

Narrow  or full besser blocks will take more work a  footing etc but will make a  great full length  planter  box.

The simplest  solution is  add  cheap  recycled concrete fill half depth to save  big bucks  then add  4 x the  price  fancy pebbles on top and use  pots  like you have in your   photo, will give you well drained extra  area.

Extend your deck to the fence ?

Ask  for more details as you want. 

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Hi @AJ-DIYer,

Building a raised garden bed directly into the area is a great way to fill the space between your fence and deck, especially if you're thinking of growing vegetables. This would allow you to maximise the growing space without buying multiple individual planters, which could be expensive. Removing the deck in this portion and building the bed directly on the ground would be best. You could frame the garden bed using treated pine sleepers or hardwood to give it durability and ensure it holds up over time. Lining the bed with a plastic liner or weed mat will help protect the wood and provide proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. 

Filling the bed with quality garden soil and adding a layer of drainage material at the bottom would create an ideal environment for your vegetables and herbs. Here's a helpful guide: How to build a raised garden bed.

If you prefer the look of individual planters, longer trough planters could be a budget-friendly alternative. Lining up a few of these troughs along the space would give you a similar effect to individual pots but at a lower cost. To add a polished look, you could place decorative stones or mulch around the base of the planters, creating a cohesive design that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell