Wooden gravel boards serve a crucial role in garden landscaping, offering a natural and aesthetically pleasing boundary that adds structure and elegance to any outdoor space. Not only do they provide a neat partition between different sections of a garden, such as between lawn and flower beds, but they also significantly prolong the life of fence panels by preventing direct contact with damp soil. This essential feature helps to mitigate rot and fungal decay, ensuring that both the visual appeal and structural integrity of garden fencing are maintained over time. Additionally, being made from wood, these gravel boards easily blend with the natural surroundings, enhancing the overall look and feel of garden landscapes.
Wooden gravel boards are typically made from durable and sustainable materials such as pressure-treated timber, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance. They come in a variety of styles, including plain, grooved, and curved designs, allowing for customisation to suit specific garden themes and preferences. Moreover, these boards can be easily installed without the need for specialised tools or expertise.
Wooden Gravel Board Sizes
In alignment with diverse landscaping needs and preferences, we offer wooden gravel boards in lengths of 1.83m, 2.4m, and 3m. This variety ensures that regardless of the scope or scale of your garden project, you can find a suitable size that aligns perfectly with your design vision and requirements. Whether you're looking to create a small, intimate garden space or an expansive, elaborate layout, our range of lengths provides the flexibility to achieve a tailored and harmonious outdoor environment.
All of our wooden gravel boards are 150mm tall and 22mm thick, dimensions carefully chosen to ensure durability and sufficient barrier protection.
Pressure Treated Wooden Gravel Boards
All of our wooden gravel boards are pressure treated, available in green or brown in colour. This treatment not only enhances their longevity by protecting against rot, fungal decay, and insect infestation but also offers a choice in aesthetics to complement your garden's colour scheme or personal preference. Whether you prefer the natural and earthy tones of brown or the vibrant and refreshing look of green, our gravel boards can seamlessly integrate into your garden landscape, contributing to its beauty and functionality.
Uses for Wooden Gravel Boards
While wooden gravel boards are traditionally used for their namesake purpose, their versatility allows keen DIYers to explore a multitude of creative applications. For instance, they can be repurposed as attractive edging for flower beds and vegetable patches, delineating these spaces with a natural, rustic touch.
Additionally, these boards can serve as the foundation for custom-built planters or benches, offering a sustainable and cohesive look throughout the garden. For those looking to add levels to their garden, wooden gravel boards can be effectively utilised in the construction of raised beds, providing ample space for a variety of plants to flourish.
Beyond practical uses, these boards can also be transformed into decorative garden features, such as trellises or screens, enhancing privacy and adding visual interest to the outdoor space. This adaptability not only underscores the durability and aesthetic appeal of wooden gravel boards but also encourages imaginative and eco-friendly gardening solutions.