When everything is blooming in a colorful cottage garden and insects are cavorting among the flowers and bushes, every gardener's heart warms. This natural type of garden design relies on ecological materials - from plant fertilizer to bed edging. Wire fences would only spoil the overall impression. Another motto is: lend a hand yourself. You too can try your own raised bed made of willow.
What makes a raised bed made of willow special?
A raised bed made of willow can be individually designed using creative weave patterns and different types of willow. Willow rods are robust, weather-resistant and durable. Care is limited to occasional pruning, and the plant is non-toxic to pets.
Construction instructions
- Take several branches from a willow tree.
- Choose a suitable location for your raised bed.
- Soak the willow canes in water for a few days.
- Loose the soil in the desired location.
- Stick wooden stakes into the ground with some space between them to border your raised bed.
- Weave the flexible willow rods between the posts.
- Tighten the rods between through.
- Cut the protruding rods at the end to create a closed fence.
The most important questions
How can the willow raised bed be designed?
You can let your creativity run wild when it comes to the braid pattern. You can create different looks by changing the order in which you tie the rods around the posts after a few layers. You also have unlimited flexibility when it comes to height. Why not use the branches of different types of willow. This will bring color to your garden.
How much does the maintenance cost?
Willow rods are weather-resistant and robust. If you choose young, still green shoots, they will usually continue to sprout. In this case, pruning may be necessary from time to time.
How long does a raised bed made of willow last?
Although it is made from natural material, a raised bed made of willow is very durable. Just be careful not to cause landslides during heavy rainfall. This could warp or topple the bed border. However, small animals may nibble on the rods.
Can a pet get poisoned from the willow raised bed?
Many gardeners first think carefully about whether they might endanger their pets by planting a tree or shrub. You can have peace of mind when using willow. Willow is not poisonous and also has a bitter taste. Animals that eat it once are unlikely to do so again.
