How to arrange beautiful beds for the lazy, high and smart beds - this is what a gardener needs to know who wants to make his life as independent as possible from garden worries. If you wish, you just need to master the design method lazy beds which you can see in the following photos. A bed of this type will allow you to enjoy a well-deserved rest in the country and will not require weeding every time. In addition, it is not only convenient, but also increases the productivity of crops.
Everyone knows how much time and effort should be devoted to each planted crop, which, however, sometimes does not even justify the result: seedlings may not germinate or may not eventually yield a normal amount of crop. In this case, you should pay attention to the technology of lazy beds on your site!
Nice and comfortable
Lazy garden - absolutely new approach garden care, which will allow the seedlings to grow on their own and give several times more yield. It is based on a rule that says that it is impossible to dig and weed the earth, except for its preparation and planting itself. Even if constant weeding can remove weeds and fluff up the earth, sooner or later it will dry out and will not be able to provide sufficient moisture for crops.
In this approach, the very preparation for future planting is very important - it is advisable to do this in the fall, when you can collect material for mulching the soil (you need to cover it with straw, sawdust, cones, etc.), which, in turn, will prevent weeds to germinate in an area with such a cover.
- Install your own irrigation system. It is not necessary to choose the most expensive systems available in stores. In the case of such vegetable gardens, those from which you only need to press a button are quite suitable - and there will be no need to water with your own hands. Watering will allow you to make beautiful beds: green and lush. Also worth noting: watering can be done infrequently, but plentifully, giving the plants the necessary moisture until your next visit.
- A tool for working in the garden is a guarantee of saving time. Therefore, it is worth choosing one inventory and for many years. It can include not only the usual shovel and buckets, but also various little things which will make your work easier. Also find a place for inventory in advance.
- At the beginning of the planting season, dig up the ground once, prepare it for future seedlings or seeds. Plant plants and no longer disturb the ground: mulching will do its job and keep weeds out. All that remains for you before the harvest is to water the beds in the country on time.
It's interesting and effective method, which is suitable for both lazy gardeners and experienced, knowledgeable gardeners. A bed of this type will justify the efforts made and can bring a lot of amenities.
High bed as a way to get an intensive harvest
Although this is a very time-consuming process at first - building the frame itself and watering the beds, but it is she who will allow you to forget about the bad climate and low yields.
The high bed is always under the rays of the sun, which contributes to the warming of the earth layer, so it can be planted already in April without fear of freezing, and the lower mesh will prevent the invasion of moles and mice. A not too wide frame (within 150 cm) will allow you to take care of the garden bed on both sides. If you divide it into two strips of 80 cm wide - you can even do it yourself greenhouse by passing the film over both landings. It is worth noting that it is high beds that give the most early harvest first salads, and then fastidious vegetables. The only problem is more frequent watering, since water does not linger in such soil for a long time.
Despite all the difficulties at the beginning, the landing justifies the efforts invested in it and serves for a long time without bringing much trouble, and the garden bed has a beautiful view.
Digging up a smart bed for fragrant herbs is necessary only once, before planting seedlings. Further, it requires a minimum of attention and care.
The market offers a large number of materials that allow you to create high beds with your own hands in the country. In this way, various vegetable crops are grown annually, receiving abundant harvests. For example, the advantages of high pallet fences are convenience and order. Plastic beds also have certain advantages. However, tall buildings take up a lot of space, which is considered their disadvantage.
Beautiful tall vegetable gardens
The presence of fertile land in sufficient quantities is suitable for the creation of greenhouse facilities. It is better to arrange a high garden with your own hands in this way according to the requirements:
- The right choice of place for the garden.
- Determining the size of the area.
- Making a frame from improvised materials.
- Filling the fence with fertile soil mixture.
- Availability protective coating structures.
- Periodic harvest.
Board option
Beautiful fences are suitable for early sowing different varieties and plant species. They have several benefits:
- Suitable for any well lit area suburban area, including areas with rocky or;
- warming up the contents of the box intensively occurs in the spring;
convenient watering; - weather protection and mulch preservation;
- the presence of a drainage layer eliminates the stagnation of moisture;
- dig and weed large areas no longer required;
- use sand or gravel to backfill paths between rows.
wooden box
It is recommended to create high beds in the country with your own hands in order to solve a number of problems associated with slow development vegetable crops. Fences create individual conditions growing seedlings when choosing the most suitable soil mixture. It is important to ensure constant watering of the beds so that moisture does not evaporate quickly.
Fencing materials
In the manufacture of the box, logs, bricks, corrugated board or stone are used. If you build it from pallets with your own hands, red or cedar wood, then this will increase the life of the structure. The bottom inside it is usually covered with plastic or that protects against rodents.
Device high beds does not require the use of expensive devices. For example, having made a box with your own hands, it is better to stretch a polyethylene film over it. Pre-install arcs made of metal or. The greenhouse should have dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the beds made of brick, wood, blocks or stone. This will protect the seedlings from frost, extend the harvest period.
When is the best time to plant and what to plant
Autumn or late summer are more suitable periods for creating raised beds with your own hands. If you start working in the spring, during this period the impact of emerging processes on the development of seedlings is very weak and imperceptible.
Fences created in the spring are best filled a month before planting seedlings.
Such gardens will decorate the yard
To fill the high beds in the country with your own hands, the photos of which are presented below, in the most more suitable for the autumn period.
It is when the development of internal processes continues in the earth. The layers that have rotted over the summer in the box provide the root system of plants with the receipt of useful elements in the optimal amount.
Plant alternation
Seedlings are usually planted immediately after the construction of structures. After harvesting ripe vegetable crops, they begin to alternate them annually with healthy herbs, for example, parsley, dill. This allows you to get abundant harvests every year.
Excellent strawberry garden
The internal decomposition process will prevent the strawberries from freezing during severe frosts. This is possible if high beds for strawberries are covered with snow in winter or special material. Planting plants in warm bed, it is convenient to grow them in it due to the least evaporation of moisture.
Raised bed for cucumbers and tomatoes
A bed for cucumbers or a tomato is built according to a principle reminiscent of the method of arranging a growing fence. The only difference is the need to install supports with crossbars along the edges, providing a garter of crops. Each cucumber lash, tied with a wire stretched between, gives bountiful harvest.
Most appropriate place in the country they often equip several boxes. By doing them on the lawn, they leave a place for working with a lawn mower. Be sure to provide a certain distance between the rows for the delivery of fertile soil, mulch or fertilizer in special wheelbarrows.
Box preparation
Processing of wood material
The boards are cut according to the dimensions of the frame. Substances hazardous to human health should not penetrate the soil, therefore, processed wooden elements covered with foil. Then the processing is carried out in stages. This requires:
- Saw the timber into pieces of 50 cm.
- Saturate with a protective compound.
- Dry the material.
Various site locations
The earth is dug up simultaneously with fine grass to increase the permeability of the soil. In the presence of sufficiently dense earth, it is possible to remove the turf, taking into account the markings. The advantage of laying out the box from the boards is that it does not require the removal of too much soil.
Do-it-yourself frame installation
Construction device
The markup made before creating the fence allows you to build a perfect smooth construction. When installing, check the dimensions of all components of the box. The frame is made correctly if the diagonals of opposite corners are the same.
A step-by-step instruction that allows you to create high beds with your own hands involves several main steps:
- Move the frame to the marked area.
- Align shields according to markings.
- Make recesses for supports.
- Check the accuracy of the installation of shields by level.
- Remove excess soil or place pegs.
- After finishing the manufacture of high beds, fertile soil is poured into each of them.
Compost preparation
Mulching the soil causes more intensive evaporation of moisture. Do not leave gaps in compacted soil.
Filling the beds
Before filling, the bottom of the structure is covered, which is nailed along the edges of each wall. will protect plants from rodents. The laid layer of geotextile will prevent the germination of weeds in the soil.
Fill scheme
Step by step instructions include the following steps:
- Fill geotextiles with dry twigs, bark, large sawdust, shavings, leaves.
- Lay out layers of compost, bird droppings.
- Cover organics with grass, fallen leaves or bark.
- Contribute required amount mineral fertilizers.
- Lay fertile soil.
The thickness of the created layers is usually 10 cm, they are not mixed together. Each of them is well compacted and leveled. Creating a fertile layer involves the use of:
- tops;
- sawdust;
- peat;
- wood ash;
- green manure;
- rotted manure;
- bird droppings, etc.
The video shows how to make a high garden bed.
If the beds in the greenhouse are created from a fertile soil mixture with your own hands, this significantly increases the yield. They need to be watered several times to compact. big amount water.
If the composition of the earth is not fertile, then purchased soil is suitable, which is shed with large amounts of water. Then they wait two days, during which the layers can settle. The compacted fertile soil from above must be covered with black agrofibre together with the frame. This will warm it up to the greatest extent and prevent the germination of weeds.
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Land cultivation in a summer cottage always requires a lot of time and effort. Every plant and vegetable crop needs a certain degree of moisture to ripen well, and groundwater is often higher than normal. The solution to this problem was high beds, you can make them yourself with step by step instructions from experts.
Features of high beds
Tall and smart - this is a real find for summer residents, they are suitable for growing any plants: vegetables, herbs, berries, fruit trees and garden flowers.
High raised fences have many advantages:
The disadvantage of raised structures can be considered the need frequent fertilization, enhanced fertilizing with minerals and watering the beds, since the soil inside such structures dries quickly. You can cope with this problem by organizing an automatic watering system or by mulching the soil.
Optimal dimensions:
Optimal Height perennial should be up to 20 centimeters, otherwise the soil will freeze during winter frosts.
The construction of such structures on its own suburban area does not require large financial investments, which is why they are so popular among summer residents. Making high beds with your own hands is shown in the video with step-by-step instructions.
Varieties of beds
To organize a garden on a suburban area, several types of beds are used:
High bulk beds also happen:
How to choose material
What to make a high structure in your garden from? First you need to choose the material suitable for a particular area. Raised beds can be:
- From a tree. plus this material is its availability, convenience and environmental friendliness. To assemble the structure, you will need boards, bars and logs different sizes. Before use, the wood must be treated with special antifungal and water-repellent solutions to protect the bed.
- From slate. The assembly of this design is easy and fast, the material is affordable and inexpensive. The slate is quite fragile, so it requires accuracy during installation and further operation. The fence can be painted and painted with ornaments of different colors.
- From brick. A plus is the durability and strength of the structure. Brick or stone beds fit perfectly into any landscape, but are characterized by high cost and a complex manufacturing process. The constituent elements must be connected with a concrete solution. However, in too massive installations, the earth warms up more slowly, so you can not overdo it with the layer thickness.
- From twigs and vines. Sides for beds can be woven from small branches and twigs of trees. This design looks original and elegant, can be used as a decor. Such wicker structures should be covered from the inside with a layer of polyethylene film so that water does not seep through. The downside is their fragility, the service life will be no more than one season.
- From metal. Such structures have a long service life, are durable and stable. Manufactured by erecting a welding frame metal elements. The material must be coated with an anti-corrosion compound for comfortable use and durable service.
- From plastic. The material is strong, durable and easy to install. However, some types plastic sheets can release toxic and harmful substances to plants.
- From concrete. Used for the construction of multi-tiered structures. The fence can be made from separate blocks (as in the photo), or be monolithic. Concrete beds are durable and can be decorated with various decors. The installation process is complex and lengthy.
- From metal meshes and pebbles. You can make a bed using the "gabion" technique, which is used to build flower beds. This backfill fence consists of double frame nets, the inner wall is covered with a film, and small stones and pebbles are poured between the racks of the frame.
Technique "Gabion"
For the manufacture of construction summer residents sometimes use improvised budget materials, for example, plastic bottles, old empty boxes and small pieces of plastic fencing.
Making high beds with your own hands is shown in the video.
How to choose a seat
It is extremely important to choose the right place for the construction of a high bed in a summer cottage. It is necessary to carefully study the territory and draw a diagram of the location of structures.
What to consider when arranging a vegetable garden with raised beds:
- The ground surface should be flat and preferably without strong slopes.
- The place should be well lit by the sun.
- It is necessary to take into account the shade from standing nearby trees.
Creating a frame is only a small part of the work, it is also important to correctly fill the structure with soil. It is necessary to start these works already in the autumn. Internal filling consists of several layers of different widths. The dimensions of each layer depend on the height and beds.
How to fill the structure with soil:
- On the bottom it is necessary to lay a small metal mesh or geotextiles to protect the garden from small rodents and pests.
- Then the first drainage layer is laid from pieces of crushed bark, branches, dry leaves, plant stems and shavings.
- The second layer is various fertilizers, such as manure.
- The third layer is usually formed by a waterproof material: cardboard, clean paper or old natural burlap.
- To create the next fourth layer, organic matter in the form of plant remains and a small amount of mineral fertilizers will be required.
- Fertile soil serves as the last fifth layer, the layer is laid with a thickness of 10 centimeters. Soil should be selected depending on the crops grown.
As soon as the high bed is completely filled with earth, it must be watered abundantly and left for 3 days, during which time the layers will settle a little. Then the structure is covered with polyethylene so that the soil warms up well. And only in the spring you can start sowing seeds or planting plants. Step by step process the construction of such a bed is shown in the video below.
Bed-box from boards
Most often, summer residents prefer wood when it comes to making boards for high beds. The advantage of this material is the fact that the tree does not overheat and is easy to process.
It is better to use boards made of ash, oak, cedar or larch. Pine is considered a budget option, since this type of wood is more prone to decay.
Do-it-yourself high bed-box
Necessary tools and materials:
- Wooden boards 50*200 mm.
- Metal grid.
- Nails and hammer.
- Protective mixture for impregnation.
- Shovel.
- Roulette for measurements.
- Miter box for cutting.
Manufacturing process:
To create a design, both flat and wavy slate are suitable. At the end, the material can be painted in any color with special acrylic paint.
Materials and tools:
- Slate sheets.
- Bulgarian (can be replaced with an electric jigsaw).
- Shovel.
- Chalk or a simple pencil.
- Drill (can be replaced with a screwdriver).
- Roulette for measurements.
- Rubber mallet.
- Building level.
- Pegs made of wood or metal rods.
Bed of corrugated slate in the summer area
Manufacturing technology:
High beds have various design, shape and size. With the help of such structures, you can realize any ideas and transform your summer cottage beyond recognition. The garden will look well-groomed, and the harvest will delight with its quality!
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Working in the garden takes a lot of time and effort, so every summer resident tries to simplify the process of planting and caring for the crop. The main problem is the need to be in a bent position for a long time, which causes back pain and a headache may begin. But this can be avoided by organizing high beds in the country with your own hands. Photo and detailed description technologies, the devices given in this article will help determine the type of beds and the material from which they are best constructed.
original high layered construction will be the highlight of your landscape
Raised vegetable gardens are gaining popularity more and more rapidly; they are used not only for growing vegetables, but also for planting flowers (). Due to the use of various materials for the construction of the borders for the beds (or flower beds), some options have a very attractive appearance, due to which they are increasingly used on open areas vegetable garden. However, in order to properly arrange high beds with sides, you need to know some of the features of such an organization of space in the garden.
Advice! Do not arrange high beds in southern regions. In them, the earth already warms up enough, and with such a planting, the roots of plants can burn.
Features of the device of high beds
First of all, you should follow the recommendations on the size of such beds:
- Height.
Of course, the main thing is to new bed it was convenient to work, the arrangement at the waist level is considered optimal, but in each case everything is individual, so be guided by your feelings.
In addition, the height depends on the degree of soil fertility. So for fertile soil minimum value- 15 cm, for infertile - 30 cm.
- Lenght and width.
The length of the structure can be any (as far as your garden allows), the main thing is to further strengthen the extended sections with retaining posts. Width should be given Special attention. It is advisable to plant no more than two rows of plants in a 90-120 cm wide bed, so they will receive enough sunlight, and you can easily reach each one.
Next, you need to choose a place to install a high bed. At the same time, the quality of the soil of a particular site is not of particular importance, since it will not participate in the life support of the plant. The main thing is to check whether a sufficient amount of light enters this area of the garden, it is desirable that the sun's rays illuminate the plants for at least 5 hours a day.
On high beds, you can grow almost everything: from vegetables to berries. However, too tall plants(for example, corn) should not be planted in them because of the complexity of their subsequent care.
Pros and cons of high beds
Many summer residents continue to use ordinary beds despite their inconvenience. Compared to traditional way devices, high structures have the following advantages:
- The soil under such beds can be any.
Here we are talking both about its quality (fertility, the presence of sand and stones), and about the features of the landscape (high beds can be arranged even on a slope without damage to the crop).
- Ease of installation.
When arranging such beds, the use of technically complex tools and materials is not required, improvised means will be enough, and what is left of the construction site (for example, slate, boards, and so on).
- Ease of operation.
Planting, watering, harvesting - everything will be easier and faster than with a traditional device. This is especially important when working with undersized crops, for example, high beds for strawberries will be a salvation for any summer resident, because the search for this berry takes a lot of time.
- The erosion of the soil during irrigation is excluded (provided that the sides of sufficient strength and height are properly organized).
- Fewer weeds.
Due to lack direct contact with the rest of the garden. In addition, the soil in high beds is easier to fertilize and renew for maximum quality.
- Increased disease resistance is characteristic of plants grown in such beds.
- Possibility of earlier boarding.
When the ground has not yet thawed and even in greenhouses they do not start planting, high beds are already ready, since the working soil layer is above ground level, which means it warms up much earlier.
- There is no need to tie plants (eg cucumbers and tomatoes), you can leave them hanging down.
- Instead of hilling, you can loosen the ground shallowly, which reduces the time and effort spent on caring for the crop.
- The earth does not trample down from walking, so it stays loose longer, supplying enough oxygen to the root system.
- Attractive appearance.
There are many materials suitable for arranging high beds, so you can choose perfect option, which will be the highlight of your site.
Nothing is perfect, so beds of this type also have disadvantages:
- Rapid drying of the soil.
Main drawback this method arrangement of the territory, because of which it often becomes impractical (especially in elevated areas). You can correct the situation by frequent watering, The best way- the device of a drip irrigation system (then the soil will be evenly wetted over the entire thickness without your participation).
- Installation takes a lot of effort and money.
This disadvantage is debatable, since the forces spent on arranging such a garden bed are nothing compared to the forces that will be required to process a traditional garden bed. As for money, their investment can be avoided if improvised materials are used.
- Soil freezing in winter.
Due to the small volume, the soil freezes faster and stronger than with traditional fit which can be detrimental to perennial crops.
Advice! To simplify crop care, install a system in advance drip irrigation. So plants will receive the same and sufficient amount nutrients without your participation.
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How to make a high bed in the country with your own hands: types, materials
If you want to make a non-standard garden bed with your own hands, first you need to understand the types of such structures. Summer residents distinguish beds by design features and the method of organizing the side.
According to the design of the beds are:
- High.
- Multilevel.
The most common case is the construction of a multi-tiered bed for strawberries, it is not difficult to do it with your own hands, and the harvest time will be significantly reduced.
- Vertical.
In addition to the shape of the beds, it is necessary to choose the material of the sides. Improvised means are usually used, but in order to achieve the best result, it is advisable to responsibly approach the choice. In fact, the sides can be made from anything, but the most famous and convenient are:
- Wood.
You can buy boards for high beds quite inexpensively, so the tree is often used in this case. However, this material has a significant drawback - ants and other insects often start up in it, which affects the quality of the crop. If this happens, you need to replace the sides.
- Slate.
- Plastic.
Durable and unpretentious material, however, it is worth paying special attention to its quality, especially environmental safety.
- Brick.
Durability and attractive appearance are the main advantages of this material. The disadvantage is the price, but if there are bricks from the construction site, this solution will be an excellent choice. ohm.
- Plastic pipes.
Great for vertical beds, as they are very easy to mount.
What is the design of the high bed? For its installation, it is necessary to install the sides of the selected material, then sequentially lay the following layers:
- Geofabric to prevent the rapid loss of nutrients into the soil during irrigation, as well as to protect against pests and weeds.
- Drainage (it can be rubble, brick fragments, and so on).
- Grass and peat.
- Priming.
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Do-it-yourself vertical gardening: photo, technology overview
Vertical beds - one of the varieties of high, more precisely - an extreme degree. They are ideal solution for small areas, as they help to make the most efficient use of free space.
Vertical beds have the same advantages and disadvantages as simply high ones, only to a greater extent (for example, tillage is required even less, and the lack of moisture is even more pronounced), but there are other advantages of such an arrangement:
- Significant space savings.
Such a structure can even be attached to the wall of a building, the main thing is that a sufficient amount of sunlight falls on it.
- Mobility.
Any vertical bed can be equipped with wheels for quick movement to another place. But even without them, some designs are very light weight, so moving does not take much time and effort.
Vertical beds can be constructed from almost any material, as long as it is durable, strong and environmentally friendly. The most high-quality designs that have already been used by a large number of summer residents:
- Pyramid bed.
- Bed of plastic pipes.
- Vertical mesh bed.
- Using pots.
- From tires.
Not every summer resident is ready to spend time and effort building a vertical bed for strawberries and other undersized crops, so many resort to buying this design.
How to buy a vertical bed for strawberries and other undersized crops
Thanks to unique design, vertical beds bought in specialized stores are very popular. When buying, it is important to pay attention to the following points:
- Check if the material of construction complies with environmental and fire safety standards.
- Compare the dimensions with the available area.
- Specify the possibilities of watering plants (some modern models vertical beds are equipped with channels for efficient watering).
- Find out which plants are suitable for this system(each plant has its own planting depth, you need to decide this question before buying to avoid later problems).
There are a large number of both expensive and modern, as well as budget models of vertical beds on the market. However, if you do not want to spend money, you can make a good system yourself from improvised means.
Do-it-yourself step-by-step production of a pyramid-bed for strawberries: dimensions, features
Self-construction of a pyramidal bed for strawberries is a rather complicated and lengthy process. First you need to stock up on the following tools and materials:
- Wooden boards cut according to the drawings.
They must be covered with drying oil and varnish to increase the service life. It is prohibited to use chemicals, which are quickly absorbed into the ground and affect the safety and taste of the berries.
- Nails.
They are selected depending on the thickness of the wood used.
- Hand tools (hammer, planer).
- Plastic pipe with holes along the entire length.
- Soil and humus to fill the frame.
- Grid.
First of all, we prepare the base for the pyramid and lay the grid on it. Then we install the lower tier of the structure on it and fill it with soil (about 150 mm).Now you need to install a plastic pipe in the center for irrigation, while tightly closing the bottom hole. Next, the humus is laid.
All layers are repeated in the above order until the desired height is reached. At the same time, it is important to reduce the size of each subsequent bed frame with a pyramidal design for maximum illumination of the lower layers, as well as ensuring optimal load on them.
Step-by-step production of vertical beds from plastic pipes for strawberries, greens or flowers
Among vertical beds, structures made of plastic pipes are very popular due to their low cost and ease of installation and maintenance. In the manufacture of vertical beds from plastic pipes, one or two pipes can be used. Let's consider the first option.
Need to take sewer pipe 2.5 m long and, say, 110 mm in diameter. During installation, a third of the pipe is buried in the ground to ensure the stability of the structure, in the rest it is necessary to make holes with a diameter of 3-4 cm for planting plants in them.
After the pipes are securely fixed, we fill the holes with pre-prepared soil. In this case, it is not necessary to buy a specialized mixture, if the site has fertile land, you can use it. Seeds of strawberries (or other plants) can be mixed directly into the soil or added later to existing holes (which is the best option).Watering the system is carried out from above, while the water does not flow to the plants quite evenly, so it is better to make a two-pipe system.
Feature of the installation of two-pipe beds from pvc pipes do-it-yourself consists in inserting a pipe of a smaller diameter into a large one. Watering will be carried out through a narrow pipeline in which small holes must be made to distribute water. In this case, the space between the pipes is filled with soil.
The main advantage of such systems is the ability to pull them out of the ground, put them and cover them on winter period(which is especially important for strawberries).
Using a construction grid for arranging vertical beds with your own hands
There are two ways to use a metal mesh to create high beds:
- as a supporting structure.
In this case, it is necessary to use a thick reliable grid, which will be able to withstand a decent weight. In this case, the mesh is stretched between supporting pillars(or corners of the house), sinks a little into the ground and is securely fixed. Now you can insert pots or bottles with plants into it. This option is great for growing seedlings or other plants that will later need to be transplanted.
- Mesh + polyethylene.
First, the mesh is stretched, then it is attached to it polyethylene film, and already between them soil with humus is poured. This design is suitable for growing greens, onions and other small plants. It is not durable, so the best way to attach it is to the wall of the house. But even then it will not last more than 3-4 years.
In this case, a vertical bed is attached to the usual one (for cucumbers, grapes, and so on). This method is much more convenient than the standard tying to sticks.
How to make a do-it-yourself vertical bed for strawberries or other undersized plants from a flower pot?
A planter bed can decorate your landscape, as this design is an original solution, moreover, opening up opportunities for the manifestation of fantasy. To create such a vertical bed you need:
- Several pots.
It is not necessary to look for pots of the same size, different ones will also be an interesting solution.
- Bar or pipe.
For fastening and ensuring the stability of the structure.
- Soil and seedlings.
- Paint (optional).
If you are using ceramic pots, which are quite heavy, the pipe can be omitted for structural stability. The main thing is to reduce the size of the planter as you move up and not make the design too high.
If you have light plastic pots, you need to pass a pipe (or timber) through the water hole, which will become the basis for the system. The cache-pot can be arranged randomly, painted in different colors, decorated - it all depends on your imagination.
Important! For the stability of the structure, it is necessary to deepen the pipe (or beam) into the ground. Otherwise, the pots will be fixed only to each other, which will not prevent the structure from tipping over under external influence.
Making your own hands a vertical bed of tires for strawberries: photos, features
Making beds or flower beds from tires is a fairly well-known method. However, most summer residents use tires only to enclose a flower bed, that is, creating only one level.
There are several ways to use car tires to create vertical beds:
- Installation of several tires in a checkerboard pattern.
You can also color them different colors, thus creating a sunny mood in any weather.
- Installation of tires of different diameters in the form of a pyramid.
You can also cut slots in the tires, then the vegetation will be not only on horizontal surfaces, but throughout the entire volume of the structure.
- Creating a high bed using several tires.
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Working in the garden and caring for plants takes a lot of time and effort, and the results are not always equal to labor costs. High beds will help to increase productivity in the summer cottage and facilitate physical labor. Growing a bountiful harvest without straining your back is easy - high beds are easy enough to make yourself.
An example of a classic high garden in the country
This does not require complex tools and special skills.
Pros of high beds
High or smart beds practically perfect way for growing any plants: vegetables, berries, fruits, herbs or flowers. Compared to traditional beds, high fences have many advantages:
Arrangement of high beds with the help of unhewn boards
Materials for the construction of smart beds
Do-it-yourself high beds can be made from various building materials Here are the most popular ones:
Raised bed options
When installing high beds, some recommendations should be followed and the following features should be taken into account.
Optimal Height
Length and width of raised beds
The length of the beds is unimportant, you can make any length - as long as the territory of the site allows. The only condition is that long beds need to be strengthened with additional jumpers or retaining posts.
You need to pay more attention to the width of the beds:
Where to install a high bed
If the nature of the soil does not matter much for a smart garden, then sunlight is important for any crops. For landing, you should choose a site on which direct sunlight falls for at least 5 hours.
Before filling the beds, do the following:
- A construction mesh is nailed to the bottom of the box - it will protect the plants from rodents and moles;
- Then dense cardboard or geotextiles are laid - weeds will not break through such an obstacle, and water will not stagnate.
What to plant
You can plant almost any vegetables, berries, herbs or flowers on high beds. On the decorated beds, you can annually make a crop rotation, changing crops in places. Only such plants as sunflower or corn are not very convenient to grow in such boxes because of the high-growing stems.
Do-it-yourself high beds from boards
Wooden boards are the easiest and most environmentally friendly safe way make a garden bed. In addition, this material is always available.
However, many gardeners rightly believe that such processing reduces environmental safety material and this is reflected in the quality of fruits and vegetables grown. Most eco friendly way extend the life of wood. It is even better to use boards with good resistance to decay - larch or oak.
Making a high bed of bars
Also after antiseptic treatment from inside the bed can be sheathed with a film to limit the contact of the soil with wood treated with chemistry.
Inventory and materials
To assemble a wooden garden bed, you will need the following tools and materials:
- boards 5x20 cm;
- bars 5x5 cm;
- hacksaw;
- wood screws;
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- shovel;
- building level and tape measure;
- building network.
High bed installation
Filling a high bed
The bed is ready, now you need to fill it. The efficiency of smart beds is achieved by their correct layer-by-layer filling:
- First, you can lay cardboard to protect the beds from the germination of weeds.
- A small layer of sand is poured onto the cardboard.
- Organic layer - long rotting organic material(branches, bark, coarse thick tops, chips).
- Plant residues - plant tops, vegetable and fruit peelings, leaves, non-perennial weeds.
- The bed is spilled with water, and preferably with manure infusion and fertile land is poured 15-20 cm.
Raised slate beds
Slate is simple and a budget option for raised beds. And if this roofing material lies dead weight after replacing the roof, then this is also a free way to make smart beds on personal plot.
Advantages and disadvantages of slate for arranging beds
The advantages of building slate are as follows:
- low cost;
- durability;
- rigidity and strength;
- chemical neutrality;
- neat appearance.
The minus of the slate border is strong heating in hot weather. Plants will need more frequent watering.