Sheds, fences & planters.
Planters, fences and sheds are common in many urban gardens. Dabbling in basic carpentry and green woodcraft I have repaired sheds, erected fences and cobbled together planters - often using various scrap materials that have been gathered and upcycled.
See below for pictures and brief descriptions of various projects that I have worked on.
Planters.
Vertical planter: this planter was adapted from a pallet that was destined for the dump. Great for small gardens or spaces with shallow rooted, drought tolerant herbs.
Greenhouse planter: this planter is was also made from pallets. This time the pallet was deconstructed and put back together to fit under the greenhouse table.
Raised planter: another pallet wood planter, this time raised on legs to a height that allows easy standing access.
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A local hazel fence: my neighbour asked me to have a look at her hazel tree, which was in need of coppicing. After coppicing the tree I was able create a rustic fence using locally sourced materials (ie the coppiced hazel and upcycled fence posts from a forest fly tip).
Single fence panel: using met-post spikes and standard fencing supplies, this single panelled fence was erected to create a more private area of the garden for a lodger.
Sheds.
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Allotment shed roof: this allotment shed roof was collapsing after some poor repairs left much of the roof unsupported. Using many of the existing materials, I was able to pull together a multi-material, water-tight roof - one third corrugated bitumen, one third corrugated PVC and one third boat sail.
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Shed renovation: the old shed was damp, rotting and the floor sagged underfoot. We have been working to replace the shed with a new improved version, using as much of the old shed material as possible. The rest of the material has been scavenged from skips and leftover material from events.