The natural appearance and organic presence of railway sleepers make them ideal for enhancing the appearance of any garden.
They have been a landscaping feature for decades and their evergreen appeal has not faded over the years. They allow the avid gardener to apply some structure to the garden space and when used correctly can draw the eye of those admiring the many wonders of a well-maintained garden space – and in larger gardens, they can also be sued to channel those who are wandering the space from one feature to another.
Railway sleepers can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used to edge beds, as steps and even used as supports for raised garden flower or vegetable beds. Many gardeners have also been attracted to the idea of raised ponds where the support structure is built using railway sleepers – the only limit is the imagination of the gardener. Railways sleepers are also incredibly popular as a material for the design and manufacture of garden furniture. For those interested in large scale garden and outdoor renovation projects, it is worth noting that railway sleepers can be incredibly attractive for use as decking.
Railway sleepers are incredibly hard-wearing and will cope with extreme weather conditions well – in fact far better than many man-made materials, adding to their attraction as outdoor installations. Given the fact that railway sleepers will outlast artificial products they also represent an exceptional investment – and the return on that investment is not only monetary, railway sleepers simply look incredible.
Those who are evaluating the use of railway sleepers in their gardens will be faced with the choice between reclaimed and new sleepers. The aged appearance of the reclaimed sleepers provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance and they have usually been treated using creosote – which provides exceptional weatherproofing. However, they can be pricey. New sleepers are available in hardwood and softwood varieties that are left untreated, They can vary in colour from grey to light brown. They are also available in a number of sizes whereas reclaimed sleepers are usually only available in a single standard size.
For the gardener who wants a natural addition to the garden and one that will age gracefully railways sleepers have an enormous amount to offer – and are well worth considering when the next landscaping remodel is being considered. Softwood railway sleepers are far lighter and softer making them easier to drill and shape.
So there you go. Railway sleepers deliver far more than a boundary or a place to sit down. they can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as creating a pleasant transitional area, providing a suitable surface for seating, bordering your pretty flowers or creating steps that lead down to your summer house. Railway sleepers have long been popular for landscaping projects, and you will struggle to mind many rustic gardens without these beautiful products. They’re also very strong and durable, and likely to last for decades, if not centuries, especially if they are well maintained. So they really can add style, character and value to your outdoor space, giving you a great deal of versatility at the same time.