How to extend the height of garden bed?

Noyade

I have been given free sleepers (200X100mm) which are somewhat warped, cupped and twisted. My plan is to improve upon the height of the current 'garden' barrier and hence wage war with orange beaks.

Their throwing distance is phenomenal.

I'm looking for methods of attachment and curing the bows. I have a few ideas.

There are two areas to consider (see photo below).

Only two stipulations.

• It must not (height wise) impede the opening of a car door.
• It must be strong enough to withstand the occasional tyre knock.

Cheers.

While playing with a bracket and sleeper - one bird continued to toss bark out in front of me! 😏

MitchellMc

Hi @Noyade,

I like your idea of adding the cut sleeper to the top to increase the height. Perhaps some heavy-duty bracket plates bolted to the rear side might be enough to control the warping. However, as depicted below, you might just increase the challenge for them. My young daughter is not fully invested in this campaign and suggests adding steel edging to increase the height and a bird feeder to draw their attention away through diversion tactics. She says that will stop them from throwing the bark.

I look forward to your next report.

Mitchell