[Goosegirl]

My strawbs were supposed to be planted in a raised bed but were delayed due to re-emerging couch grass. They have done really well in pots and no snail or slug damage so am now going to re-plant them in deep plant troughs. I need to stand the troughs on something and remember seeing a wooden table-like construction and found one on the Harrod's gardening website at £55. It's made of softwood but I can put preservative on to extend its life. Considering the price of wood and me having to build it, am I better buying one at that price?

[sunshineband]

Personally I would consider making it out of pallet wood, and giving that a coat or two or preservative