Garden beds in the country - various design options. Beautiful and proper vegetable garden

You can create a picturesque, unique corner with garden beds in your dacha as quickly as possible, without extra labor and Money. We offer several options for designing beautiful garden beds that any summer resident can implement.

Garden beds: site preparation and formation features

Soil preparation is the most labor-intensive stage. The labor expended will be repaid by the high yield of vegetables and lush growth flower crops.

Initial double digging work for a raised bed:

determine the soil structure;
wet the area well with a spray and let dry for 2 days;
loosen with a fork to a depth of 30 cm and remove all weeds;
water the area and let the soil dry for a day;
add a layer of 5 cm, add sand to the clay soil in a layer of 2.5 cm and mix everything to a depth of 30 cm;
water moderately and leave to dry for a day;
dig the first trench 30 cm wide and deep, transfer the soil to the end of the bed, pour the soil from the second trench into the first;
loosen the subsoil layer with a pitchfork to a depth of 30 cm;
do the same for the remaining trenches;
fill the last trench with soil from the initial one;
Water moderately and let sit for a day;
apply fertilizer, loosen to a depth of 12 cm and compact and level with a board, standing on it with all your weight (to remove excess air).

After 1–2 hours you can plant the plants. In order not to compact the soil, the bed is dug while standing on a board. All work on digging a bed takes from 7 to 12 hours.

Optimal sizes beds – width 90–150 cm, length 100 cm, 5–25 cm above the soil surface. similar option, with improved structure and aeration, a favorable microclimate is formed under the cover of densely planted plants.

More narrow beds(45–75 cm) are made for plants that are tied to supports.

It is important to determine the soil type and acidity level:

On rocky soils there are up to 30 stones per 1 m².
Peat soil dark brown or gray, has a spongy structure and is rich in plant debris.
Poorly drained, covered with moss or green growth. Rums and sedges grow on it.
On alkaline soil Among the weeds, clover predominates, and in the sour weeds, sorrel, plantain or creeping weed predominate.
On fertile soil, stinging nettle, white pigweed, sow thistle and.

The mechanical composition of the soil is determined by a manual test:

heavy loam - rolls into a dense ball without shine, which can be rolled into a cord;
medium loam – there is no sand grain, the ball is dense, and collapses when rolled into a cord;
light loam – the ball is stable, but the grainy structure is felt, in wet weather it does not stick to shoes in large pieces;
silty loam - rolls into a weak ball, silky and soapy to the touch;
sandy loam is a dense ball, rough to the touch, sticks to shoes in wet weather;
sand – does not roll into a ball, the graininess of the sand is felt;
clay – sticks to shoes in wet weather, the ball is strong and shiny.

Soil deficiencies are easy to correct:

loams are enriched by adding humus-containing organic fertilizers;
sandy soils are dug up in the spring, not in the fall, a lot of organic matter is added - 10–15 cm (peat, humus, rotted manure), covered during cultivation and then mulching is used;
Clay soil will turn into fertile soil in 3–4 years, when organic fertilizers are applied every autumn (up to a layer of up to 15 cm).

Before sowing, the soil in the beds should have small lumps, but not broken into dust.

How to prepare the soil for planting (video)

Ready-made purchased beds: advantages, disadvantages and types of structures

Ready-made beds, which can be purchased in specialized stores, greatly facilitate the work of the gardener and allow you to keep the garden well-groomed without unnecessary hassle, which is especially important for lazy gardeners.

Sides made of various materials prevent soil erosion after rains and the entry of weeds.

Beds made of planed boards, 2.5 to 5 cm thick, made of pine or larch wood. An antiseptic that covers the garden bed inside and out protects it from rot and mold for 6 years. Individual customer requests are taken into account.
To form the boundaries of the beds and divide them into separate segments, use a flexible Ecolat profile with dimensions of 25m × 14 cm × 0.7 cm or 25 m × 19 cm × 0.7 cm.
Galvanized strips are lightweight and easy to assemble. They can be left under the snow. Suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. You can cover it with film, using the bed as a greenhouse.
The garden plastic panel is resistant to temperature changes. Garden structures various shapes created due to the flexibility of the material.
Beautiful garden beds: the art of joint planting vegetable crops

A reasonable combination of crops that have different requirements for growing conditions will prevent soil depletion. IN joint plantings plants have a beneficial effect on each other.

Options mixed plantings:

Strawberries planted in 2 rows in August. Parsley is sown between them in the spring. Which repels slugs.
One row of lettuce is planted in the center of the bed, and a tomato plant is planted every meter. Around it are 2 rows of spinach. This is followed by 2 rows of cauliflower. The composition is completed with 2 rows of chives mixed with radishes. The second sowing is carried out after adding compost.

Thus, with joint plantings, a high total yield of vegetables is obtained per unit area.

Along the path leading to the house or against the background of a fence, you can place a vegetable mixborder in a high bed. Croaker, stone or paving slabs - suitable option framing. The width of the bed is 80 cm. A one-sided mixborder is built along the fence. Tall plants (corn, sunflowers, dahlias, gladioli) are planted in the first row. This is followed by tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, mixed with alyssics and lobelias. The composition is framed by radishes, lettuce, parsley, dill, fennel, and lovage.

How to make beautiful beds in the garden

It happens that land holdings have complex terrain - hills or elevation changes. With the vertical harmonization of summer cottages, vegetable gardens and private plots apply geoplastics – artificial modeling of territory. Here you can’t do without original and unusual beds. A plot of land flat as a table may seem boring - you can transform it with your own hands using.

Arrangement of an earthen column:

in the center of a durable bag without a bottom, 120 cm long and 30–50 cm wide, place a plastic pipe for irrigation with a diameter of 5–10 cm, with holes of 8 mm;
pour perlite into the tube, which retains moisture well and gradually releases it into the soil;
fill the column bag with turf and leaf soil mixed with humus, mineral fertilizers and any anti-sealant;
pierce cross-shaped holes with a diameter of 3 cm on the walls of the bag at a distance of 10 cm from each other;
Plant seeds, root shoots, and stepchildren in the holes.

The walls of the earthen column can be woven from vines or a frame can be made from stakes or slats.

You can limit the edges of the bed by using various items that have served their purpose. An old cart, cast iron or earthenware sink will do. With the help of such beds, placed in any corner of the garden, you can significantly increase the area of the site.

Round and triangular beds

Beds of strict geometric shapes correspond to the laws of regular design. Round, triangular, peninsula beds, can be raised or located at ground level. The paths between the beds are paved with tiles or covered with gravel, sand - any available materials.

Options for decorative fences and sides

You can grow potatoes in pots, tubs or wicker baskets, bulbous plants or herbs.

The bed, made from an ordinary strong bag, is mobile and can be located anywhere.

They are made from cobblestones, colored bricks or stained or painted slabs. Fencing made of wooden chocks will allow you to make a bed of any shape and configuration.

Old tires can be painted any color. They can be scattered around the area or built into a pyramid of several pieces.

How to make beds with your own hands (video)

Wooden pyramidal beds

A vertical pyramidal bed with differences in ground level is constructed from wood. The sides are made from boards or old boxes without a bottom. Most often, the pyramid is built from 5 tiers. Pyramid beds are well heated by the sun, but require more intensive watering. The wood must be impregnated with an antiseptic that is safe for plants.

Making beds in boxes

It’s easy to give the look of a box to an old one kitchen sink. Falling plants are placed in plastic boxes– you just need to cut out the bottom and stack them on top of each other in two tiers. Hanging boxes attached to a wall or fence will expand usable area plot.

The boxes must be washed well and treated with antiseptics.

Features of designing beds for roses and other flowers

Roses are grown in containers or on a variety of materials - wood, plastic, stone and metal.

Container depth:

for miniature roses it is 25 cm;
for low-growing patio roses – 30 cm;
for medium-sized roses - at least 40 cm.

To ensure drainage, the container is placed on blocks, or broken brick or gravel is poured onto the bottom. The soil should contain compost or peat and the necessary mineral fertilizers.

Along the edge of the bed you can plant spring or summer flowers, or hanging plants.

Raised beds: advantages and disadvantages (video)

The beds are located in a well-warmed area by the sun, away from tree and shrub plantings. In dry weather, water as the soil dries out.

Growing vegetables and flowers on own garden not only provides aesthetic pleasure, but also allows you to save significant money. Expenses for seeds, fertilizers, and landscaping ultimately pay off on average eightfold.

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In the design of a vegetable garden or personal plot You can show a real flight of fancy using a combination of fruitful crops, flowers and fencing. To frame areas for planting, all kinds of materials and available means are used. So, beds made of plastic boards are interesting and beautiful. Such designs are inexpensive, and will look impressive in any garden.

A beautiful flower garden without any hassle

More recently, the most common material for edging beds was wood. Naturalness and beauty, as well as ease of installation, have always attracted attention to it, but its fragility allowed beds made of plastic boards to come to the fore.

Lightweight, practical and durable material allows you to create a wide variety of shapes on your site. Any summer resident, including female representatives, can cope with the installation. Here are some interesting photographic examples of arranging a vegetable garden using plastic:

The advantages of plastic as a frame for beds and flower beds include:

easily tolerates temperature changes;
high strength and ability to hold a given shape;
environmentally friendly;

easy to assemble the structure without outside help;
does not require additional care, unlike wood;
affordable price and wide range of models.

All these advantages, to which we can add ease of transportation, because the material is light in weight, are persuading more and more consumers to buy plastic for gardening. You can use border strips or panels not only on open ground, creating places for planting plants, but also in a greenhouse, as well as to create a unique landscape design for your site.

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Why is it worth buying plastic fencing for flower beds and beds?

In addition to all the advantages of the material, we can highlight the reasonable cost of plastic and big choice models of fencing and border strips. Moreover, not only the shape is different, but also the color schemes, as well as the types of structures.

Here are some examples of the cost of borders for plastic beds with consumer reviews:

Name	Dimensions, cm	Cost, rub.
Border tape Grinda 422245-20	20*900	360
Garden border tape “Classic”	20*900	260
Border Hemp BP-15	length – 160, 16 pcs per pack, height – 15	450
Green decorative border for flower beds Grinda 422221-G	14*310	360

Maria, Obninsk:“I bought the simplest option “Grinda 422245-20” for decorating the beds. Additionally, I purchased pegs. I installed it together with my daughter and it was easy.”

Border tape Grinda 422245-20

Mikhail, Tver:“I’ve been gardening for a long time and used boards for edging the beds. That year we had to change it: the tree fell apart. I settled on the “Classic” model made of plastic and now I don’t know any grief.”

Garden border tape “Classic”

Olga, Bryansk:“I don’t have my own dacha, so I plant flowers near the house. I wanted to make the flower garden bright and accidentally saw “stumps”. I immediately bought “Hemp BP-15” and installed it in 30 minutes.”

Border Hemp BP-15

Marina, Moscow:“We only come to the dacha to relax, but I have allocated several places for perennial flowers. To decorate the flower garden and keep fertile soil in one place, I bought the “Grinda 422221-G” model. It’s been a year since it was installed, and it hasn’t let me down yet.”

Green decorative border for flower beds Grinda 422221-G

The range of fencing for beds and flower beds is not limited to the options presented. These are the most common and affordable models. Here are a few more photos with such “fences”:

Fencing for flower beds and beds made of plastic: photo examples of interesting options

Buy a fence for garden beds made of plastic - practical and affordable option, helping to maintain its shape and prevent the earth from spreading due to rain and spring snow melting. In this case, you can make both large and small structures for different types crops Here are some examples in the photo of arranging a vegetable garden and greenhouse using this material:

By purchasing plastic garden beds, you will make your life much easier by getting a unique decor in the chosen color. Among all types of structures, the following are distinguished:

Plastic border tape. Suitable for beds of any size and shape. The height varies from 20 to 50 cm. The length of one roll can reach 50 m, usually sold in packages of 10 m. It does not deteriorate over time, so it is not necessary to use all the purchased material at once. They also often use tape to separate zones when creating a unique landscape design.

Panels "Garden Board". Quite high strength and rigidity of the structure to withstand the pressure of a large amount of soil. The height is up to 15 cm, and the length of one element reaches 3 m. The parts are connected using special grooves and fasteners, which greatly facilitates installation.

Garden constructor– flexible design, where all elements are connected into one circuit. Installation takes no more than 15 minutes; all you have to do is figure out what shape you will make the flower garden or bed.

From all the variety you can easily choose which plastic fencing buy for beds.

How to install a plastic border for garden beds

It is easy to buy a plastic border for garden beds in any city. At the same time, you will not spend more than 500 rubles. even for the most colorful options in the form of a ribbon. This flexible material is used for various purposes in summer cottages and garden plots:

Framing beds for planting in open ground and greenhouses. Additionally, pegs are used to give more rigidity to the structure.

In landscape design for dividing zones for planting flowers, mounds of decorative stones, paths and other interesting ideas.

For framing areas for planting trees. For example, they plan to cover the entire area with tiles, but want to leave a few beautiful bushes or trees, then the area around the plant is fenced off.

Make a border for an embankment path at the dacha. When using fine gravel or sand to install paths on the site, they must be protected from erosion and spreading. This is what tape is used for.

It is very easy to install yourself. Here simple instructions for installation:

Photo example	Sequencing
	For installation additional materials, except for tapes and pegs, you won’t need it. You can prepare a drawing of the future bed or flower bed in advance to make it easier to work with.
	Mark out the space for the garden bed. If it is rectangular or square, place pegs around the perimeter and pull the string. This is only necessary for the correct shape of the final result. If you are making a round flowerbed, you can mark it in the form of a square.
	Dig a small trench along the marked line. It should not be wide, the main thing is that it is convenient to fix the tape. Unpack the material and place it on its edge in the hole.
	Secure the structure with pegs. Dig in soil and tamp it down. The frame for the garden bed is ready!

If there are still any unclear installation aspects according to the plan, here is the video.

Video: how to install border tape

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Where to buy fences for garden beds

Plastic border tape is the most affordable and widespread material for fencing beds and flower beds. You can buy such material at any garden store in the city or via the Internet with delivery. The cost of one roll of 10 m is unlikely to exceed the amount of 500 rubles.

The differences between the models are:

by thickness;
length of material per roll;
tape height;
color and the presence of decorative cutouts.

Here are several options for beautiful border tape with prices and reviews:

Name	Dimensions, m	Cost, rub.
Tape for beds. Height 10 cm. Russia	0,10*10	220
Flat border tape with a thickness of 1.2 mm B 20/8	0,20*10	110
Raco, wavy ribbon, green	0,15*9	350

Olga, Torzhok:“I bought the simplest version of tape for beds for the greenhouse. On next year I also made a multi-level strawberry bed from the leftovers. Very happy with the purchase."

Dmitry, St. Petersburg:“I have a private house, I decided to decorate the area with flower beds. I bought a simple version of a flat border strip. Holds the given shape perfectly.”

Nina, Krasnodar:“I love working with the soil and planting flowers. I decided to make the site original. The Raco model has been a great and affordable option for me."

Choose any option to suit your taste, and don’t forget about the color. In the catalogs of online stores you can find absolutely any options.

Making beds from plastic boards: features of the material

Making a garden bed from PVC panels is easy. It is enough to calculate required amount elements in the selected model for your future bed or flower garden. At the same time, garden board there are a number of advantages, so more and more garden lovers are turning their attention in its direction:

resistance of atmospheric plastic to temperature changes: you don’t have to disassemble the structures for the winter;
acceptable cost up to 1000 rub. per packaging;
the unnatural nature of the material prevents mold from developing and decomposing under the influence of the environment;
holds its shape well and has sufficient strength;
non-toxic;
For maintenance, simply wipe off dirt with a damp cloth;
Digging the board into the ground forms a weed barrier.

You can place beds made of plastic boards both in the shade and in the sun. The material does not fade or dry out under the influence of ultraviolet rays, and no swelling will occur from moisture. Here are some interesting photo examples of using garden plastic boards for garden beds:

Buy ready-made plastic beds: prices and reviews

Buying fencing for garden beds from plastic panels, pay attention to the height of the product and the number of elements included. This is necessary for selection suitable model to implement your plans as accurately as possible.

Here are several cost options for different designs with customer reviews:

Name	Short description	Cost, rub.
Set “Our bed”	Dimensions 2202217 cm, product weight – 12.5 kg	2700
Eurobed from WPC	3*1.5 m, the kit includes pegs and other fasteners	2590
Set of frames for flower beds and beds	Square shape, 60*60 cm.	1400

Oleg, Tarusa:“I didn’t show any imagination and bought a ready-made bed “Our bed.” I installed it quickly and it’s been in shape for three years now.”

Alina, Barnaul:“I had everything on my site. I decided to bring everything to a common denominator and bought several “Eurobeds from WPC”. My husband installed it and I like it.”

Serafima, Smolensk:“We needed a small flower bed. My husband refused to saw from the boards. I bought a ready-made set of framing for flower beds and beds and was pleasantly surprised. It takes up less space and looks very nice.”

Beds made from plastic panels are very easy to install. The end result is neat and attractive designs:

How much does a plastic garden set cost?

Not only ready-made models from panels can be purchased in stores, but also plastic fencing constructors for garden beds. IN in this case you can independently adjust the dimensions of the future planting site, change the shape and order of assembly of the elements. This material is sold in sets of several elements.

To navigate prices and understand which plastic beds to buy, below is a table with dimensions and customer reviews:

Name	Dimensions HWD	Cost, rub.
"Garden designer" brown	2134.5 cm, elements included for 3 m	990
"Picket fence" white	5121.5 cm, in a package of parts for 2 m	500
"Butterfly", yellow fence	362.41.5 in a package of elements per 2.4 m	350

Marina, Kaluga:“I bought the simplest “Garden Constructor Set” to make a sandbox for the children. It turned out very beautiful."

Anna, Belousovo:“I grow a lot of flowers on the plot. “The picket fence came in handy.”

Lyudmila, Tula:"I was looking for interesting design flower garden along a private house. I bought “butterflies” and installed them around the entire perimeter in half a day. It looks unique and beautiful.”

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Unusual photographic examples of fencing for garden beds made of plastic panels

It is not at all necessary to fit yourself into the framework familiar to society. This does not mean that if you plant fertile plants, then the beds should be straight and have the same shape. And flower beds can be located not only around the perimeter of houses, but also on the walls.

There are many unusual ways use familiar materials. For example, you can decorate your site with plastic fencing, add border tape, or combine all known decorative options, the main thing is that the result is really beautiful and neat. You need to do everything so that your neighbors envy your creative nature.

So that decorating and creating a neat vegetable garden is not costly from a financial point of view. It is enough to use various borders and plastic tapes. Due to its durability, you will need to change the appearance of the area not because of wear and tear of the material, but because of a change in your mood. Here are some attractive photo examples:

Features of WPC beds

WPC or wood polymer composite is made from PVC and wood flour. Outwardly, it is similar to wood, but due to its composition it is durable and resistant to external factors.

Beds made from WPC panels are gaining popularity among summer residents due to a number of advantages of the material:

ease of installation and the ability to dismantle without damaging elements;
long service life of the material, as it does not rot or become moldy;
looks similar to natural wood, which attracts a lot of attention;
large model range;
perfectly flat surface;
not affected by temperature changes;
Easy to maintain: just periodically wash the front sides of the fences.

The only disadvantages include the susceptibility of the material to decay when exposed to ultraviolet rays, therefore, before assembly, all structures must be treated with a special protective composition, if the manufacturer did not do so. But there are many use cases:

Advantages of WPC beds based on material characteristics

WPC is a mixture of wood flour and plastics. This material is widely used in the construction and cladding of private houses. During production, a special technique (extrusion) is used, which allows the molten raw material to be passed through the necessary forming holes.

The filler is sawdust, flax, straw, wood flour and other wood waste products. Polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or metal with glass are used as additives. The composition contains a color stabilizer and anti-pigment substances. Despite all the variety of components, DPC panels are environmentally friendly.

Among the main manufacturers of WPC panels are:

SW-Decking Ulmus from Sweden;
Compodek-Plus- Russia;
Holzhof from the Czech Republic;
Bruggan- a company from Belgium.

You can choose any panels from these suppliers and be confident in their quality and reliability. It is not difficult to install a suitable structure yourself; detailed instructions will be presented below.

How to assemble a bed from plastic panels with your own hands

It is easy to assemble beds from WPC panels. The package includes the boards themselves and swivel joints, which allow you to give the future bed or flower garden any shape. With such a design, you do not need to have any specific construction training; just follow the simple instructions:

Illustration	Sequencing
	Cut the panel into pieces of the required size to form the planned ridge. Don’t forget to use plugs to prevent soil and water from getting inside the WPC panels.
	Make markings to make it easier to work with the material and create an even shape for the flowerbed. Corner columns must be made 20 cm above the main planks. Internal – raised to a height of 50 cm.
	The absence of seams allows you to speed up the process of creating a bed. It is enough to insert one element into another. You can add metal corners or wooden pegs as mounting posts so you don't have to buy these items separately.
	The connection angle is at least 60⁰. When assembling, secure the boards to the corner columns with screws. It is worth thinking in advance about the section of the structure that will be buried in the soil.
	When the frame is ready, it is transferred to the place for the bed and dug into the ground, while auxiliary pegs are installed inside.

To fully understand how to install plastic fencing for garden beds, watch the video.

Many people think that the appearance of a vegetable garden looks boring and uninteresting with its straight beds. But let me prove the opposite to you. Look at the photo of the original DIY vegetable garden.

In today's article we will talk about impressive ideas, decorating methods, recommendations for creating unique vegetable gardens and some instructive lessons.

Lazy beds - a modern option

Do you want to free yourself from boring and annoying gardening chores? You should immediately study the technology of creating modern beds, called lazy beds. They do not require constant weeding and provide you with time for a summer holiday.

In addition, this option of beds is convenient and helps to increase productivity.

Dacha residents are well acquainted with the processes of growing various plants, and the final result does not always live up to expectations and costs. Thus, seedlings may not take root and die, or may not produce a harvest. And lazy beds can help solve these problems.

The peculiarity of these beds is that the seedlings grow independently, and their productivity increases by several orders of magnitude. The secret of this technique is very simple: the beds should not be disturbed by weeding or loosening the soil; this is only possible during their preparatory period and during the planting period.

Undoubtedly, by regularly weeding the ground, you will eradicate all the weeds and loosen the soil, but because of this, the soil itself will begin to dry out and will not sufficiently moisten the plants.

Lazy beds It’s not difficult to do, you just need to do everything step by step:

First you should decide on the size of the sides, especially the height, which depends on their location. According to the selected dimensions, prepare boards for them, fasten them with self-tapping screws and wooden blocks at the corners of the sides. To do this, you should use clamps.

Having finished assembling the box for the garden bed, turn it over and install it in a predetermined place that is well lit.

Prepare holes, the depth of which should be 12-15 cm, so that the corners wooden blocks fit them perfectly. Install the box securely. Use a level to make sure the bed is installed correctly.

On the inside, attach a PVC pipe to the sides so that you can later attach film or hoops with mesh to it. Lightly compact the bottom, cover it first with a metal mesh to protect against rodents, then with geotextile material.

Fill the box with soil and secure the watering hoses. Plant the harvested seedlings. If you need to cover the bed, secure the arcs for the film. The bed is ready!

Don't forget to provide a watering system. You don't have to buy an expensive one. It is recommended to water not often, but enough so that the plants are fully moistened before the next watering.

Gardening tools that are chosen correctly will help you save time and energy. In this regard, it is worth purchasing only high-quality tools to make the work easier and more comfortable. Store equipment in a designated storage area.

As the planting season begins, dig up the soil to prepare it for planting seedlings or seeds.

Having completed the planting process, do not disturb the soil; the mulch will do everything for you. Your job is to provide regular watering.
Note!

As you can see, this version of the beds is really for the lazy, but the most hardworking summer residents have taken note of it and put it into action.

Excellent productivity from raised beds

Construction frame structure and watering system for high beds - the process is very labor-intensive, but then you will be completely satisfied with the yield and weather conditions.

The sun's rays have an excellent effect on high beds in terms of illumination and warming up the soil, as a result of which planting can begin in April.

Rodent protection in the form of metal mesh. With a frame width of 1.5 m, it will be easy for you to care for plants either from one side or the other. You can also make a two-lane bed and cover it with film on top, you will get a greenhouse version of the bed.

The harvest in such beds usually ripens early. Their only disadvantage is that they need to be watered frequently, since water is not retained in the soil.

Note!

Despite the labor-intensive nature of building beds, this is quickly compensated for by good results and has a very attractive appearance.

Smart beds are the best

Smart or warm beds are not much different from lazy ones. The only difference is the use of fertilizers, which, as a rule, increase the volume of the crop with minimal effort.

The soil used in smart beds is not soil, but compost with sawdust, leaves, and straw, which further nourishes the plants. A layer of soil is poured on top of the compost and after one month planting begins.

The height of the beds is approximately 1 m. You can use stones, logs or bricks to fence them, which will make the garden more interesting. Don't forget to provide the beds with internal watering.

If you don’t mind the time and money for a large amount of fertilizer, then this method is for you. But we assure you that you will not be at a loss, and you will be pleased not only with gorgeous beds and the design of the garden in general, but also with early harvest.

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Economy option for raised beds

Fencing beds with wattle fence is the most economical option in terms of finances. Besides this, such design idea for the garden will perfectly decorate your plot. Such beds are suitable for growing both flowers and vegetables.

Step-by-step instructions for building a garden bed:

Inside the fence, cover the ground with geotextile material or cardboard so that beneficial substances do not seep into the soil when watering. Although cardboard is not durable, it will eventually become organic matter.
Place on top garden weeds or freshly cut grass from the lawn.
Cover everything with a layer of dry straw.
Place compost or rotten leaves on top of the straw.
At the end there is a layer of black soil.
The best period for these beds is autumn, when the necessary components are abundant. To naturally warm the soil, it is worth taking care of a layer of manure, which will release heat when it flows.

A beautiful vegetable garden may well become a decoration of the landscape of the entire site. How to create a unique look for your garden with your own hands?

Use some tips:

if necessary, use a trellis for climbing plants;
use multi-colored and different shaped garden plants.
frame the beds in an original way, this will not only increase the yield, but also improve the appearance.
Decorate your garden with flowers, preferably perennial ones.
divide the beds beautiful paths or paths in the form of pebbles or pebbles.
count on a big harvest, then English or french styles for you.

Scarecrow

By building a scarecrow in your garden, you will not only scare away birds, but also decorate it.

And a scarecrow doesn’t necessarily have to be scary and unkempt. Your version of a scarecrow can be mischievous, fun and colorful.

It can be built not only in the form of a person, but also in various other images, using all kinds of available materials.

By installing such a guard in your garden, you don’t have to worry about the safety of your harvest!

DIY vegetable garden photo

A dacha is not only a place to relax from the bustle of the city, but also a good opportunity to grow some of your own organic vegetables and berries. Some grow a little exclusively for the table, others grow a little more for winter storage. However, often striving for a high yield, we forget that the beds are not a second job, but a place of rest. Therefore, in order for growing vegetables and berries to truly bring pleasure, the garden beds at the dacha must not only be productive, but also comfortable and beautiful. Moreover, you can make such beds with your own hands from almost any materials.

When describing how to make garden beds at the dacha with your own hands, garden beds are often divided into types according to the material from which they are made. However, this approach does not reflect the functional and aesthetic capabilities of the beds. Therefore, it is more correct to start laying out the beds by determining their shape and location on the site. In this way you can create a convenient and beautiful vegetable garden, which can fit into a plot of any size.

Shape and location of beds on the site

For the site small size Organize the beds well in the corner of the plot. The beds will look great if you divide them according to a beam or radial pattern.

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If the plot is large, then the beds can be laid out along the central path. Here you can make a circular or rectangular garden shape. Planting plants various colors eg salads different varieties, cabbage, pumpkin, garden beds will look no worse than a flower bed.

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However, making a composition from various types vegetables, you should take into account the principle of their compatibility and be guided by the table below. Otherwise get high yield It’s unlikely to work from the garden beds.

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Bed sizes

Returning to the beds, it should be said that the most important parameters beds are their height and width. Geometric dimensions beds have a direct impact on productivity, ease of plant care, protection of plants from freezing, ease of arrangement of beds and their appearance.

Width of beds

The width of the bed can be arbitrary, but is usually 80-90 cm. This width is enough for two or three rows of plants. A bed up to 90 cm wide will allow you to easily reach the center from any side. However, if the beds are located close to the fence, then it is advisable to make them no more than 50 cm wide. This will make caring for the plants much easier.

Height of beds

The height of the bed is also very important. Unlike the width of the bed, the height is a little more complicated. The fact is that in high beds there is a risk of freezing perennial plants significantly higher than at low levels. This is due to the fact that the layer of snow that protects against freezing is always greater in a bed located at ground level, and snow falls earlier. In high beds the opposite is true. Therefore, it is advisable to make high beds for annual plants, and for perennials it will be limited to a bed no more than 15 cm high.

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Raised beds are very convenient for growing annual plants. The main convenience is that you don’t have to bend down to the ground every time you need to pull out a weed or remove a stepchild. In a high bed, water will not stagnate and the soil will not become very compacted, and therefore there is no need for annual digging, but only loosening is sufficient. Having a high bed makes it much easier to organize a warm bed that will allow you to collect early harvest. However, the height of the beds should not be more than 60 cm, an exception can only be made for growing low growing plants, for example, lettuce, onions, parsley, etc.

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Warm beds

Having mentioned warm beds, a few words should be said about their structure. A warm bed consists of several layers. The bottom layer is thick branches, cardboard and other organic debris with a low decomposition rate. The middle layer is foliage, tops, hay, straw, etc. garden waste with an average rate of decomposition. Upper layer- compost and soil. The thickness of each layer is approximately 20 cm. The lower two layers gradually rot and release heat. Therefore, the bed thaws much faster after winter and seedlings can be planted in it earlier. This is how an early harvest is achieved.

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Of course, a warm bed can be made without being high. However, in this case, instead of simply laying the above-described layers in a box (fencing the bed), you will first have to dig a small ditch, which will significantly complicate the construction work warm bed. Plus, a high bed will provide good drainage, which is especially important when high level groundwater.

How and from what to make paths between the beds

When laying out beds and planning a vegetable garden, do not forget about the paths between the beds. Paths are not only a transport artery, but also a decoration for the garden. Good paths will create a feeling of neatness and harmony.

Paths between the beds can be made different ways. Often paths are made of paving slabs, crushed stone, or simply planted with lawn grass. Functionally, all types of paths are not much different, so here, first of all, you should be guided by your aesthetic preferences.

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Having considered possible options for location on the site, shapes, types of beds and their sizes, we can move on to the question of choosing material for garden beds in the country. The most common methods for arranging beds are following materials: wooden boards, brick or stone, slate and ready-made structures made of plastic and galvanized steel.

Materials for making beds

Board beds

Wooden boards for making beds are a favorite material. Making beds from boards is very simple and does not require any preparation or special tools. All you need is a nail saw and a hammer. Of course, the disadvantage of wood is its high tendency to rot, but this problem can be solved quite simply if the wood for making beds is pre-treated with an antiseptic. Thus, the bed can last 5, 10, or 15 years. If you choose oak or larch boards for the beds, then such a bed can last longer.

Beds from wooden boards can be made not only rectangular shape, but also any other. If the bed has the shape of a rectangle, triangle or any other shape with corners, then you can make a bed by simply knocking the boards together with nails, with the boards positioned horizontally.

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The required height of the bed is ensured by installing several tiers of boards.

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If you need to make a rounded bed, then you can go in two ways: assemble a bed from short pieces of boards, placing them in a circle or installing the boards vertically. In both cases, the boards are connected in the same way using nails or self-tapping screws. Combinations of these methods are also possible.

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If you have doubts about the reliability of protecting wooden beds from rotting using modern water-based antiseptics, you can use traditional ways: treat the wood with hot drying oil or lay roofing material on the inside of the beds.

Brick and stone beds

Brick and natural stone are no less popular than wooden planks. Moreover, the service life of such beds is not limited. If the bed is of low height, then the brick as a fence for the bed is installed vertically or at an angle, and no additional preparation is required. In this way you can make a bed of any shape.

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Raised beds made of brick are somewhat more difficult to make. In order to make a high bed of brick or stone, a foundation is needed. As a foundation, a concrete strip with a cross-section of approximately 20x20 cm is poured on a sand cushion 20 - 30 cm thick. It is advisable to reinforce the strip with a steel rod. The result is a strip foundation of shallow depth. Brick or stone is laid on the finished foundation.

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When making high beds from brick, you should firmly decide on their shape and location on the site. High beds made of brick are a fundamental structure and it will be very difficult to move them after construction.

Slate beds

For most summer residents, the favorite material for building beds is slate. Indeed, slate is often available in abundance at the dacha, especially after the roof has been replaced. Naturally, it is simply impossible not to use this material, especially considering the fact that slate is durable, not afraid of moisture, and it is very easy to make such a simple structure as beds from it.

Slate beds can be made of any shape and size. If corrugated roofing slate is used, it is cut into pieces and dug into the ground vertically to a depth of 20 - 30 cm. When positioned vertically, the slate is more durable due to the presence of waves. For rectangular beds, slate can be used in any size. Round slate beds are made from small pieces.

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You can purchase sheets especially for garden beds. flat slate. When making beds, slates of this type are fastened together using metal corners. For structural rigidity with high beds, an additional corner is installed along the bed in increments of 1 - 1.5 m.

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How to cut slate? When constructing beds, slate will have to be used various sizes. Cutting slate is very simple using a grinder with a stone wheel or a diamond wheel. There will be a lot of dust when cutting slate, so be sure to wear a protective mask and safety glasses.

Ready-made bed structures

Ready-made structures for fencing beds are no less popular. Two types are widespread: plastic and galvanized sheets. Plastic fencing for garden beds allows you to make it of any shape and size. Metal ones allow you to quickly make beds of any height.

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Of course, it is difficult to make a round-shaped bed from ready-made metal structures, but simplicity and reliability are often paramount.

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We considered all possible options for shapes and arrangement of bed materials. The solutions described are the simplest and will make your beds comfortable and beautiful. However, just as there is no limit to perfection, there is no finite number possible options execution of beds. Don't be afraid to experiment and use non-standard approaches, so your garden will be the best!

Growing plants in the country is not an easy task, requiring knowledge and a responsible approach. To improve the site and provide favorable conditions for the development of vegetable and other crops, beds are used. Find out their types and organizational features with your own hands.

If you plan to organize garden beds at your dacha with your own hands, familiarize yourself with the features of the process. First, understand the concept: a garden bed is a partially isolated small area on which suitable conditions can be grown different cultures, providing the right individual care.

When organizing beds, several points are taken into account:

The location depends on the specific crop being grown. Some plants require good lighting, while others do better in shade. When choosing a location, you need to take into account the topography of the site. If the place is located in a lowland, moisture will accumulate in it, which is unacceptable for some crops. When placing, ensure easy access for convenient and unobstructed maintenance. To do this, do not place the beds far from water sources and do not arrange them at short distances from each other, otherwise walking between them will be problematic.
The shape is determined by the preferences of the dacha owner. It can be standard rectangular or square, but it is possible to organize beds with unusual shapes in the form of figures. The shape is also influenced by the territory, because the beds must fit organically into it.
What plants will be grown? They require individual care, taking into account the characteristics of a particular species, so the characteristics of the culture influence the choice of location in the country and the size of the beds. And some vegetables do not get along together, so they need to be planted separately at a considerable distance.
Skills. If you are planning to organize beds on the site for the first time and do not have the knowledge, choose unpretentious crops and easy-to-build beds. Having decided to create complex designs, you risk making mistakes and reducing or spoiling the harvest.

There are several types of beds, and they are worth considering in detail and separately.

Box-bed

A box bed is a convenient and popular method of arranging a vegetable garden, allowing you to create a separate isolated area for a specific crop, giving the area a neat, aesthetic and well-groomed appearance.

You can make a box bed by preparing the place and fencing it with shields. To mark the boundaries and arrange the walls, polycarbonate or plastic sheets, boards, and slate (wave, flat) are used. It is advisable to choose a practical and moisture-resistant material that can last one season and remain durable.

Do-it-yourself organization includes several stages:

Designation of boundaries. Draw them or place pegs, taking into account the shape and size of the bed.
Installation of walls. They are placed in the soil in which the furrows are previously prepared. The soil must be compacted to ensure stability and strength of the structure.
Fill in soil and organic matter, alternating layers.
Plant your plants.

For your information! Preparing box beds for winter involves collecting them. In the spring, the structure is erected, the soil is loosened and planted with the selected crop.

Beds with drainage

Beds with drainage are relevant and necessary if the garden is located in a low-lying area and is clayey or swampy. Excess and stagnation of water are destructive and provoke rotting of the root system, so it is necessary to ensure timely constant drainage and optimal gas exchange.

To organize drainage with your own hands, follow the instructions:

Designate an area for planting.
Remove a layer of soil 50 to 60 cm thick.
Sand is placed at the bottom of the resulting pit, the layer thickness of which will be at least 20-25 cm.
Place sawdust, humus and a layer of soil suitable for growing the selected plant on top of the sand.

High

High beds should be made in a low-lying or heavily swampy area: raising the soil will prevent stagnation of moisture and ensure timely drainage. A suitable option for melons, potatoes, and zucchini. Height can range from 30-35 cm to 70-80.

Step-by-step installation of a high bed in the garden:

Prepare the box. It can be built from plastic, boards, brick, metal.
A metal mesh is installed at the bottom of the structure, providing protection against rodents. Geotextiles are laid on top of it to prevent weed germination.
Lay drainage, including expanded clay, broken brick, and pebbles. The thickness of the layer is at least ten centimeters.
Prepare the soil by disinfecting it and treating it against pests. Fill the box with soil, filling most of it and leaving sides about 5 cm high.

Good to know! Raised beds can be organized without boxes using bulk trapezoids or ridges. A compost layer is placed on the soil to provide soil lifting. Next, soil is poured and planting is carried out. But the beds will last only one season, since during the winter they will sag under the weight of the snow and become wet when it melts. If mole cricket insects are common in the region, it is better not to use compost: pests quickly colonize it and multiply, destroying the crop. The lift is provided by a mound of soil.

Vertical

A vertical bed will save space in the garden and will be an excellent solution if the plot has a small area. But the option is suitable for crops with a not very developed root system: strawberries, lettuce, cucumbers, herbs, tomatoes.

For organization, it is allowed to use boxes, special racks or containers. You can arrange a vertical bed from scrap materials by making containers from plastic bottles and placing them on homemade frame, assembled from boards or metal profiles.

French

In 2018, beautiful and aesthetic French beds are relevant. Distinctive features - laconic geometric shapes, strict planted rows and paths between plantings. Fences can be made of finishing materials (terrace boards, paving slabs), bricks. Can be done by planting around the perimeter of the beds leaf salad, stunted look greenery Raise areas if the ground is waterlogged or the area frequently floods.

English

Lovers original ideas English garden beds that allow a mixture of crops will be appreciated. , a garden area with trees and a vegetable garden do not have strict boundaries and form a single landscape design. One area may include flower beds, fruit crops, vegetable plantings.

Spaces are left between the beds for free movement and comfortable care. The territory should not look neglected and abandoned, so carefully look after the garden, do it, clear the land from weeds and fence the beds around the perimeter, for example, with stones or bricks (possibly of irregular shapes).

Lazy

Lazy beds are suitable for beginners or very busy summer residents, as they do not require complex organization and labor-intensive preparation. There is no need to prepare holes and dig up the soil to great depths. It is enough to weed the ground, freeing it from weeds, loosen it slightly, and then plant it. The spaces between the bushes are filled with mulch, which preserves moisture and prevents its rapid evaporation, as well as protection from weeds. This greatly simplifies care and helps to reap good harvests.

Advice! Lazy beds can be above ground and unfenced, or raised and surrounded by borders.

Smart

Smart beds are not only original and beautiful, but also practical and productive. This method organizations will create optimal growing conditions and increase harvest volumes.

Do smart beds on the site is not easy, since you need to raise them and fill them not with ordinary soil, but with special mixtures suitable for specific crops, consisting of compost, fertilizers, clean nutrient soil, and organic matter. The landings are protected by reinforced high sides. It is advisable to raise the area itself to protect it from stagnant water and pest attacks.

Warm

Warm beds will allow you to get an early harvest and will be a good alternative to greenhouses. Planting heat will be provided by organic matter, which releases energy during the decomposition process.

The arrangement is carried out at the end of autumn and includes several steps:

Remove a layer of soil about 50 centimeters thick. You can also make a box and install it in the prepared recess. A metal mesh can be laid at the bottom of a hole or container to protect against moles.
Place sawdust, pre-scalded and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate, on the bottom. This layer should have a thickness of at least 15-17 cm.
Add organic matter such as fallen leaves, turf, bird droppings or manure. Compact this layer to a thickness of 15 centimeters.
Place organic matter that rots quickly, for example, prepared compost. This layer is approximately 10 cm thick.
Place a nutrient mixture consisting of six parts peat and one part sand and sawdust. Add here a tablespoon of ash and superphosphate, a teaspoon of potassium sulfate, urea, zinc sulfate. The fertile substrate is 20 cm thick.

With the first rays of the spring sun, organic matter will release heat, warming the soil to 40-45 degrees, which will allow crops to be planted much earlier. This way you can grow plants with a small root system: cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, radishes.

Garden bed fencing

Arrange beautiful and neat beds and zone them country cottage area fences will help. Try to integrate them organically into the landscape design and do it correctly to protect the plants from negative influences and create an aesthetically pleasing appearance for the garden.

Used for fencing different materials: polycarbonate, slate, metal, wood (boards or logs), stone, rods and pegs. Lovers of interesting ideas use improvised means: plastic and glass bottles, car tires, old hoses.

Below are the characteristics of the main types of materials used for organizing fencing.

Metal

Metal fences are quite durable, but can be exposed to moisture for a long time and become rusty, which will not only worsen the appearance of the sides, but also negatively affect the composition of the soil. Thin metal is susceptible to deformation after mechanical stress. Metal also heats up in the sun.

Galvanized

Galvanized fences have good characteristics: they do not corrode, serve for a long time, retain their properties, are highly durable and resistant to attacks by pests and fungi. The beds will be reliably protected from wind and other natural phenomena, pests. Ready-made galvanized steel fences are lightweight, easy to assemble, and come in a variety of colors.

The big disadvantage is the high cost of the structures. They also quickly warm up and transfer heat to the surrounding soil, increasing the soil temperature and negatively affecting the root system.

Plastic

Plastic fencing – modern solution. They are light in weight and are not susceptible to pest attacks or exposure to high humidity, serve long enough and have affordable price. Light plastic will not get very hot in the sun. But the fences are subject to mechanical influences.

By taking a responsible approach to organizing garden beds at your dacha, you will arrange a vegetable garden, improve the area and get an excellent harvest. Good luck to all gardeners!