Why choose natural timber edging to create a bark pit or sandpit?

• Low cost
• When you need more safety surface than just earth and grass
• When you want a safety surface that blends into the landscape
• If you have a problem with muddy areas
• When you have a sloping area that you want to make level

When not to choose natural timber edging to create a bark or sandpit?

• When you do not want any maintenance, over time loose fill will need to be topped up and aerated, as children will move it about and also will likely scatter during play outside of the edging.
• When you are worried about choking hazards for young children.