Railroad Ties

Railroad Tie Cost: $30.00/each
10+ Railroad Ties: $27.00/each
25+ Railroad Ties: $25.00/each

Uses of Railroad Ties for Landscaping

Stairs and Borders

The sturdy, rustic look of traditional wood railroad ties makes them perfect for creating an organic looking border for a gravel driveway, or for a walking path. Some landscape designers have even turned railroad ties into stairs that “tie” one element of your backyard design to the next.

Raised Garden Beds

One of the oldest and most common applications for railroad ties is using them to build simple raised garden beds. The solid wood keeps dirt in and pests out, and looks great doing it. However, as time has gone on, there has been kick back about the safety of using the railroad tie near plant life and edible gardens.

Walls and Terracing

Finally, railroad tie retaining walls and the railroad tie terrace have become popular backyard projects. This weight bearing wood holds up well against pressure from erosion, and is a great way to source used materials instead of buying new.