The Raised Bed as a Design Object

Raised-bed-gardening is more than a short-term trend. While they emerged first in the context of Urban Gardening, they can be seen more and more in normal gardens as well. Raised beds as well work well for structuring and designing a terrace or in a situation with constraint space. Some grow there Herbs therein, others practise even serious vegetable cultivation in it.

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The benefits of a Raised Bed

The benefits of raised beds are evident:

  • It’s gently for your back, because of its elevated workspace.
  • You’ll find your culinary herbs on eye level.
  • No snalis, no slugs.
  • Only few weed, since the seminal proliferation of the plants normaly happens close to the ground.
  • Extended ripening season: Depending on the construction and the location of the raised bed, the soil will grow warm – more than in a normal planting bed. Thus the raised bed becomes a hotbed; a lusher yield can be the result.
  • A raised bed can be filled with compost, it ensures an ideal further processing of the organic substances.
  • It’s a design object: A raised bed can be built as a aesthetical juwel.

Dont’t forget the Design

A raised bed is always a design object that should be a nicely fitting part in the garden – therefore it should blend in well to the existing design. There are many possible variations in styling and materials. A raised bed is as well a great opportunity to restructure your garden, to redefine the way space is used. Size, materials and placing depend on each other, therefore those factors should be coordinated professionally. According to the planned use of the raised bed the micro-climatic issues should be considered.

Best flexibility with a custom made raised bed

In order that limited space can be used in a ideal way, it’s recommended to have a raised bed custom made. The design can be the crucial point: Slightly overhanging sidewalls can simplify the work in the bed as you can stay nearby the bed without dropping your feet against the sidewalls.

From the wooden Raised Bed to the beautifully rusted Corten-Steel-Design

Raised beds can be made of many different materials, traditionally they are made of wood like Douglas Spruce oder of dressed stone. In an urban or design-oriented setting people often put emphasis on materials like powder-coated steel, high-grade steel or even rusted Corten-Steel. The latter is a purposefully rusting steel, that builds up a protective coat beneath the rusty surface, sheltering the steel from ongoing decay. The intense orange color looks quite good and often results in an aesthetically gripping eyecatcher.