Creating a garden or a bed on a slope is certainly a special challenge, but not impossible. On the contrary, because there are very interesting design options here that can quickly make a flat bed seem boring.
How do I properly create a bed on a slope?
In order to create a bed on a slope, you sometimes have to plan for fastening. This can consist of embankment stones, natural stone walls, concrete walls or wooden palisades. The attachment prevents the earth from slipping and serves as a design element.
Is a sloping bed actually expensive?
It is to be expected that a sloping bed will cost more than a flat bed. The planning effort is significantly greater, but only puts a strain on the budget if this work is outsourced to professionals. However, any necessary support work will have a significant impact. Planting can sometimes be complicated. You will be rewarded with an extraordinary garden.
Do I absolutely have to fix a hanging bed?
Whether a bed on a slope needs to be attached at all depends, among other things, on the location, the inclination of the ground (slope) and the planting. The steeper the slope on which the bed is to be created, the more important it is to have a stable attachment. The same applies if this garden area is often exposed to rain, because wet soil can easily slip.
What is the use of a fastener?
Fastening a sloped bed primarily prevents the bed from slipping. For example, this could happen relatively quickly during long periods of rain on steep gradients. With cleverly installed attachments, you can also enlarge your bed areas. In any case, fastening is a design element that should not be underestimated.
How do I attach a hanging bed?
A very stable attachment can be achieved, for example, by using special hanging or planting stones (€37.00 on Amazon). These are round or square and have a planting hole. Due to their high weight, they do not need to be additionally secured with mortar. This makes designing with these stones easy and flexible. The stones can then be planted individually and easily.
Depending on the style of your garden, a wooden palisade attachment might fit in well. However, it is not as stable as embankment stones or a wall made of natural stone.
Fastening options for sloped beds:
- special embankment stones
- Natural stone wall
- Concrete wall
- Wooden palisades
Tip
Make sure you have a uniform design if you create several hanging beds, this will make your garden appear more harmonious.