The Straightcurve Journal

Everything you need to know about using corten steel (weathering steel) for retaining wall landscaping in the UK, from material selection and drainage to bracing, installation, and real project examples.

Everything you need to know about raised beds in the UK, from choosing the right material to building your own step by step, with practical advice for UK gardens and climates.

Steep ground doesn’t have to mean a difficult garden. Here’s how corten steel and weathering steel edging can turn a challenging slope into terraces, raised beds, and steps, with real examples and video walkthroughs.

New to raised beds, or looking to get more from them? Here are straight answers to the ten questions UK gardeners ask most, from materials and soil to size, safety, and style.

Planning raised beds for your garden? These 12 questions will help you shortlist the right materials, height, and style, and avoid costly mistakes before you buy a single panel.

A practical guide to planning, materials, and building steel raised beds in the UK, with step-by-step instructions and design ideas to get you started.