If home builders would like to realize a raised bed made of wood in their garden, on their terrace or on their balcony, they can find tips for this at the portal "bauen.de". So first 2.5 to 5 centimeters thick wooden slats (as needed) for the side walls and squared lumber or posts for stabilization must be purchased and provided with an appropriate protective glaze. After that, the footprint for the raised bed can be marked with a string and the posts can be set.
In addition, there are other steps to follow, such as planking the sides, installing a galvanized grid to protect against voles and lining the raised bed with pond liner. Once all the appropriate steps are completed, the raised bed can be filled with different layers. It starts with a layer of tree and shrub cuttings, followed by branches and bark mulch, leaves or grass cuttings, semi-mature compost and mature compost.
When planting the raised bed, amateur gardeners should pay attention to appropriate crop rotation. While in the first and second year plants such as tomatoes, cabbage and cucumbers can be sown, in the third and fourth year medium growers such as lettuce, Chinese cabbage and peppers should follow. Then, from the fifth to seventh year, weak growers such as beans, peas and herbs can be planted. On the "bauen.de" portal, interested parties can also obtain information on which plants should be planted in the raised bed at the same time as well as the complete construction instructions.
Source: build.de
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