In order to build or create a bed yourself, some preparation and thought steps are necessary before you start work. A raised bed actually requires some construction work and a vegetable bed requires different preparation than a flower bed.
How do I create a bed myself?
To build a bed yourself, you should first choose the location, measure and stake out the bed, dig it up and clear it of weeds. Then design the bed border, select plants that are appropriate for the location and place them in the prepared soil. Then water the plants.
First clarify where the new bed should be, what texture is desired and which plants should be there. For example, you can also build a raised bed with old Euro pallets. You should not plant sun-loving plant species in the shade and vegetables should not be planted next to a busy road.
Prepare the bed
Once you have found a nice place for your bed, stake it out with stakes and a rope. Now you can check the position and size of the planned bed again and adjust it if necessary. Then dig up the bed and loosen the soil. They remove weeds, pieces of roots and stones.
The bed border
Before you plant your plants, design the bed border. This can be made of stone, wood or plants. Choose a shape that harmonizes with the rest of your garden and matches the height and design of the bed.
The plant selection
Choose plants according to the location. Only sun-tolerant plants belong in a bed with full sun; others would quickly suffer from sunburn. If you have planned a vegetable patch, make sure it is in a friendly neighborhood. Many varieties influence each other in a positive or negative way, you can take advantage of that.
Create a raised bed
Raised beds are now very popular, not only among older people who have difficulty bending over. They make gardening easy and offer a variety of design options, but require a little more work to create. The outer walls of a raised bed can be made of stone or wood. The filling consists of branches and twigs, shredded material, sod, green waste, compost and topsoil.
The most important things in brief:
- good preparation and planning makes work easier
- Measuring, staking and digging the bed
- Build edging
- Select and buy plants appropriate to the location
- planting and watering
Tip
When designing the bed, also think about a suitable border.
