Herbs are ideal plants for a raised bed. The basic structure of a raised bed for herbs is the same as for a raised bed for vegetables. Only the last layer of substrate is adapted to the herbs. Layering of a herb raised bed Raised beds always consist of different layers. This stratification arose for various reasons. This includes, for…
If you want to build or use a raised bed , you should definitely pay attention to how high the bed should be. The correct dimensions result from various factors, which are described below. How to find the perfect height for your raised bed. Note body size It is primarily the back that hurts when tending beds in a…
Raised beds are not only trendy, they also strengthen your back when it comes to cultivation, care and harvest. Typically, the raised bed frame is made of wood. Another variant is a raised bed made of stone. Stone raised bed While a raised bed made of stone will cost more and be more difficult to work with than…
A raised bed not only brings variety to the garden design, but also scores points over the classic, ground-level garden bed with numerous advantages. Thanks to its comfortable height, it can be worked on in a back-friendly manner. The hobby gardener is not dependent on the soil quality, as with a flat bed, but determines it himself…
When planting a raised bed, it always depends on the type of use. A vegetable bed follows different laws than a pure flower bed. What must always be considered, however, is that the nutrient levels in the raised bed are initially very high. Not all plants like it the same way. Therefore, a precise planting sequence must be observed. However,…
Raised beds are actually nothing more than oversized wooden flower boxes. Creating such a raised bed does not require extensive gardening knowledge and even a layman can create and plant such a bed. Regardless of whether you plant flowers, herbs or vegetables in the bed, it is always an enrichment for your garden. Advantages & disadvantages of…
A raised bed in the garden – if you believe the relevant publications, a garden without a raised bed is not a real garden at all. The plants grow better, the season gets longer, people garden more successfully and more comfortably, their backs stay or become safe, the garden becomes prettier and also a bit bigger. Let’s…