Raised beds transform clay-heavy gardens across Worcestershire. Plex Group explains the benefits and builds them across Cheltenham, Burford, and the wider Cotswolds.
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Worcestershire's clay-heavy soil is difficult to work and retains water. Raised beds filled with quality topsoil and compost allow complete control of growing conditions regardless of what's underneath. Drainage is immediate, root development is unrestricted, and soil temperature rises faster in spring — extending the growing season in gardens across Evesham, Cheltenham, and Moreton-in-Marsh.
Railway sleeper raised beds are the most popular choice across Worcestershire — durable, natural-looking, and easy to work with. New hardwood sleepers are FSC-certified and last 20+ years. Stone-faced beds with rubble-fill cores suit the Cotswold aesthetic in Burford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Brick construction suits formal walled garden styles. Plex Group builds all types, incorporating proper drainage at the base of each bed.
Construction begins with levelling the ground and laying a weed membrane. The bed walls are built on a stable foundation — concrete footings for stone or brick, or compacted ground for sleepers. Drainage holes or gaps are left at the base to allow excess water out. Beds are then filled with a quality topsoil-compost blend. Plex Group provides complete raised bed installation across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.

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Plex Group builds raised beds and garden features across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. From timber sleeper beds in Evesham to stone-faced raised borders in Burford, we build to last. Contact us for a consultation.
Raised beds improve gardens and growing conditions significantly. Plex Group builds raised beds across Worcestershire, Cheltenham, Burford, and the wider Cotswolds.
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