Grey Indian Sandstone Patio with Raised Borders Using Oak Railway Sleepers

How we helped:

Our landscaping specialists started by carrying out a thorough garden clearance in this Thames Ditton garden.  Taking care to protect the existing pathway down the side of the house, they arranged for skip delivery and quickly and cleanly removed all debris – revealing lots of space for construction.  In order to deal with the existing levels of shrubs in the garden they constructed a small raised border using oak railway sleepers.  Quality screened topsoil was added, and the new border filled with stunning new shrubs, perennials and Spring bulbs to allow for year round colour and interest.

A gorgeous grey Indian Sandstone circular patio became the focal point of the garden and the surrounds finished with resilient turf.  We talked the client through the care of new lawn and plants and we were as delighted as them with the transformation.

Railway sleepers make fantastic materials for use in gardens, so its no wonder they are popular with householders in London and Surrey. They are known for extreme durability – many have been in continual use on the railways of Europe for decades. Railway sleepers make great raised beds and border boundaries. They are strong and robust enough to be used as structural wood. They are aesthetically very pleasing, and its good to know that this beautiful wood is being recycled for more generations to enjoy.