A fencing question.

[derekpara]

I've just had a new fence put up which has concrete gravel boards.

Due to the garden slope there are gaps of about 10" under the gravel boards which I need to cover in some way so as to prevent the dreaded bindweed coming through from next door. Any suggestions ?

I had thought of using coloured UPVC fascia boards.

Cheers.

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[sedum21]

Unfortunately if you want to stop the bindweed you're going to have put something along that border that goes really quite deep into the ground. Whatever you put in the gaps, the bindweed will find its way through or under. Is there anyway you could talk to your neighbour and perhaps share the cost of getting a professional (who will have access to commercial grade chemicals) to spray it off for you?
As for the gaps themselves, didn't the contractor who erected the fence discuss this with you before starting work? In sloping gardens fencing panels aren't normally recommended for this very reason. Not helpful to you now I know but something for future reference.
You could consider doubling the concrete gravel boards under the fence - you will need to dig one end into the earth but it would last a long time.

[derekpara]

Thanks, Sedum.

You confirmed what I thought. Extra concrete gravel boards to fill the gaps is the best solution.

[Mick-Talbot]

10" gaps under gravel boards ?

why ?

[sedum21]

You're welcome Derekpara

[johnk]

What about bricks to close most of the gap and then earth up over them. I know it won't stop the bindweed but I don't thnkanything will.

[rowanwitch]

dig out a bit deeeper and put some of the barrier membrane used to control bamboos in the 'trench' up to the gravel boards earth back to about 3 inches of the top

[derekpara]

Rowan, What membrane barrier do you mean ? Is there a product name ?

Thank you all for you helpful answers.

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