Best way to set up raised beds?

I've managed to get these off freecycle. Collecting them tomorrow - theres 8 in total. Thought they'd be perfect for raised beds or some kind of border.
If I use as raised beds, whats the best way to set them in?

 

Hiya. If it were me, I would use posts set inside the four corners, and one post each side set on the outside to support the join.

 

I agree with freddy plus make sure you can reach across from all sides. I made the mistake of only being able to access mine from 3 sides. It was a hell of a stretch to reach everything as it grew and I was in danger of falling flat on my face on top of everything!

 

Those pallet collars will need preserving, whilst they look rough and ready and can be on pallets in all weathers they will need protecting from soil contact.

So paint on a coat of preservative, then line the inside with old compost bags or something as a barrier against the soil.

Agree with Freddy, stake the corners, screw or nail the collars to them.

Steve...

 

Thanks @Steve R Have got green shed paint so will use that.
Do love this place! You guys are great

 

We have 2 x raised beds made from treated timber. Treated timber posts are in the inside corners and half way down the sides. All sides have then been screwed to the posts and all round the inside of the timber has been lined with heavy duty polythene before adding soil to avoid the timber rotting. We have had the beds 3 years with no problems. The gap between them is also big enough for a garden buddy - to save straining your back or kneeling.

 

Brilliant idea about the garden buddy thank you. Am going to the allotment for the day - I hope! Going to try sort lots of 'bits' out that never seem to get done.

 

i have days like that lol.