What to do with gabion baskets?

Gabion baskets have been used all around the world for centuries. Ancient Egyptians used baskets filled with stone to protect the banks of the River Nile whilst, years later, Europeans used similar baskets to make military fortifications. Today, gabion baskets continue to be used for architectural and infrastructure projects, such as stabilising shorelines and erosion control. But that’s not all. Nowadays, the use of gabion baskets has evolved beyond this and expanded into creative projects that adorn homes, gardens and other spaces. Related: Everything you need to know about gabion baskets. So, what can you do with gabion baskets? From gabion walls to garden fences, gabion walls can be used for a multitude of applications. To showcase some of the uses of gabion baskets, we have put together a selection of our customers’ gabion basket projects. Gardens walls. Gabion baskets can be installed side by side to create a garden divider or garden wall. Also known as gabion cages, gabion baskets can also be stacked on top of each other to create tall walls. You might want to create a border separating the garden from the outdoor lounge area, you can do this easily with gabion baskets and your favourite gabion stones. Others have used gabion walls as garden fences. This is a great way to increase the curb appeal of any property. Different coloured gabion stones can be used to make unique garden fences stand out even further. Gabion baskets can also be used to create hardwearing and durable seating bases. Gabion basket benches are also a great way to add one more nature-like element. One of our customers also added lighting underneath the seating that shines towards the gabion stones for a unique look. Retaining walls can be made with gabion baskets. These are designed to hold back water or support soil. Many of our customers have created retaining walls for dams, slopes, gardens and other outdoor spaces. This bespoke BBQ is being supported by two gabion basket posts filled with Scottish gabion stones. A modern and sleek design that will suit modern outdoor spaces. Gabion baskets can even be more versatile. One of our customers created a garden border with gabion baskets plus, made transformed the baskets into planters. Instead of filling the baskets with gabion stone to the brim, this customer left enough space to add through planters, making these gabion baskets a 2 in 1 – both a garden border and garden planter in one.