Whether in the garden, on the balcony or on the terrace, a raised bed offers a good alternative or supplement to classic gardening and planting fruit, vegetables as well as plants and flowers. In addition, gardening at a raised bed is particularly easy on the back, because the work area is at a height of 80 to 100 centimeters. The length of the raised bed should be at least two meters, so that the soil can be easily removed when the bed needs to be completely refilled after a few years.
A raised bed can either be carpentered yourself or purchased as a kit in the hardware store. A raised bed is usually made of wood, plastic or gabions. It is important to line the sides of the box with pond liner or bubble wrap before filling. This is because it prevents moisture from entering the frame. A close-meshed wire should be spread on the base of the raised bed and connected to the corner posts and side walls to keep voles out.
Those who do not have a garden and want to put the raised bed on the balcony, have different options for this. Whether planting bags that are mounted on the wall, a space-saving plant trough or plantable substrate bags, depending on the balcony area and cut, there are different models available in stores for every balcony. A raised bed also offers numerous advantages. For example, fertilizing the soil is not necessary and cultivation is possible as early as spring, as the growing medium warms up quickly. For more information, step-by-step instructions for DIY and helpful tips on how to fill a raised bed, visit the website of Living at Home magazine.
Source: Living at Home
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