so long as the termites are in the agrden that is fine, if you have created your termite bariers and protection then the house will be fine with regular inspections by you and/or termite fella.

you could use the timber off the fence it should be well seasoned by no particularly if it is hardwood. if it is pine then it is most likely going to be cca treated in which case for me i'd source some other material.

check how we did our first beds on our building a garden page, we sued clip-lok roofing from the demolition yard, easy to use and self supporting coems in 10" wide stripe mostly but have seen 20" wide strips as well.

you could use biscuits of hay to form the edging as well see our hay bale gardens page.

len

I have timber garden edges in my vege patch. The timber is hardwood. I moved one the other day, and underneath were lots of termites, munching away. They don't like light, so they all left when I left the timber in the sun.

I think if you already have the timber lying around your yard, then the termites will get into it anyway. I would use it and just monitor whats going on. If they are in your garden bed, they won't be in the house, or so I have been told.

My wooden edges are in place with stakes, I did go and buy a bundle of 6 from bunnings. I guess they are a bit pricey but very convenient, and they last forever.

Happy vege gardening.

Popi