Pavers to "frame" beds?

etimmer 3/19/2010, 9:58 am

I was just wondering if anyone has used retaining wall/landscape pavers
for their raised beds? If so I would love to see some pictures if so! I
have been thinking strongly about it since they last a lot longer than
the wood and it would be easier to turn them into "flower beds" if/when
we sell our house. I haven't seen any negatives on it like I have with the various types of wood and chemicals... Any thoughts?

**timwardell** 3/19/2010, 10:37 am

If you spend any time on YouTube watching videos about SFG (and there are a lot of them) you'll see raised beds made out of practically EVERYTHING. Brick, cinderblock, flagstone, pavers, tree trunks, etc. There are no hard and fast rules. A lot of people use wood because it's fast and cheap and you can take the beds with you if/when you move. If you have access to inexpensive pavers, go for it!
Happy Gardening

boffer 3/19/2010, 11:13 am

We think concrete products are timeless and classical, and consider them first when there's a project to be done. Often, they are the most expensive option. Like Tim said, they'll work just fine if that's the look you desire.

Sponsored content

Pavers to "frame" beds?

Pavers to "frame" beds?

Re: Pavers to "frame" beds?

Re: Pavers to "frame" beds?

Re: Pavers to "frame" beds?


	Hello Guest! Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum. There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.