Raised bed 2024, September

Raised beds made of natural stone: why are they so popular?

Raised beds made of natural stone: why are they so popular?

A natural stone raised bed is a real eye-catcher in the garden. You can use the stones either in dry construction or in brick

Low raised bed: why and who it is ideal for

Low raised bed: why and who it is ideal for

Ideally, the edge of a raised bed extends to the iliac crest. In some cases, however, the bed has to be built significantly lower

Raised bed made from fruit crates: Creative ideas for small areas

Raised bed made from fruit crates: Creative ideas for small areas

Mini raised beds for balconies or terraces can also be created in a fruit or wine box. Equipped with wheels on the bottom, the box is even mobile

Fill raised beds with soil only: Is that really possible?

Fill raised beds with soil only: Is that really possible?

Smaller raised beds in particular should only be filled with soil, as there is not enough space for the decomposition process in a compost raised bed

Raised bed or greenhouse: the best choice for your garden?

Raised bed or greenhouse: the best choice for your garden?

Are you considering whether you would rather put a raised bed or a greenhouse in the garden? Instead, you can simply combine both

Ecological alternatives: raised beds without plastic film

Ecological alternatives: raised beds without plastic film

If you want to build a wooden raised bed, you usually can't do without foil. However, there are ways to avoid plastic

Raised bed without ground contact: options & advantages

Raised bed without ground contact: options & advantages

A raised bed does not need any contact with the ground. Other solutions are also conceivable - we'll show you which ones

Raised bed made of palisades: ideas for wood and stone variants

Raised bed made of palisades: ideas for wood and stone variants

Palisades are long poles made of wood or stone. They are ideal for bordering beds, fixing embankments and building raised beds

Raised bed planting plan: Optimal crop rotation and mixed culture

Raised bed planting plan: Optimal crop rotation and mixed culture

With a well-thought-out planting plan, you can make optimal use of the available space in the raised bed and also ensure that the plants remain he althy

Raised bed fertilization: Tips for using horse manure

Raised bed fertilization: Tips for using horse manure

Horse manure is an indispensable component of every compost raised bed as it supplies the plants with all the important nutrients

Vegetables in raised beds: The ultimate planting calendar for success

Vegetables in raised beds: The ultimate planting calendar for success

In a raised bed, different dates apply to the planting calendar in ground beds. In principle, you can sow and plant a few weeks earlier here

Successfully create a raised bed out of plant stones

Successfully create a raised bed out of plant stones

Concrete planting stones are ideal for building a raised bed inexpensively and easily. The stones come in many shapes, colors and sizes

Raised bed made of paving stones: creative ideas & instructions

Raised bed made of paving stones: creative ideas & instructions

If you have old paving stones lying around and don't know what to do with them: you can build a great raised bed out of them

Properly care for raised beds: This is how your plants thrive

Properly care for raised beds: This is how your plants thrive

Although a raised bed requires significantly less care than a classic ground bed, some measures are still essential

Lettuce in the raised bed: Tips for a successful harvest

Lettuce in the raised bed: Tips for a successful harvest

Salad lovers can simply plant an entire raised bed with just their favorite salads. The selection is huge

Build your own raised bed: costs and materials at a glance

Build your own raised bed: costs and materials at a glance

If you build a raised bed yourself, the costs vary greatly depending on the material and work involved. However, there are ways to save money

Raised bed in the shade: Which plants thrive?

Raised bed in the shade: Which plants thrive?

Even if the raised bed is in the shade, many vegetables can still be grown in it - provided there is light shade

Build your own round raised bed: Simple ideas and instructions

Build your own round raised bed: Simple ideas and instructions

A raised bed doesn't always have to be square - it also looks good in the garden when it's round. How to best build a round raised bed

Choose raised bed location: sun, partial shade or shade?

Choose raised bed location: sun, partial shade or shade?

When choosing the location of the raised bed, you should not only consider the needs of the plants, but also those of the gardener

Raised bed as a privacy screen: The best plants and tips

Raised bed as a privacy screen: The best plants and tips

A raised bed can be used wonderfully as a privacy screen, as long as you cultivate higher-growing and/or long-flowering plants on it

Raised bed shelf: Space-saving solution for small areas

Raised bed shelf: Space-saving solution for small areas

An unusual raised bed shape is the shelf, which makes it easy to garden even in the smallest of spaces

Planning a raised bed: Tips for material, location and design

Planning a raised bed: Tips for material, location and design

If you want to garden successfully in a raised bed, you should plan carefully in advance - and be clear about what purpose the bed is used for

Avoid waterlogging in raised beds: This is how to do it right

Avoid waterlogging in raised beds: This is how to do it right

You should definitely prevent waterlogging in raised beds, as this always leads to root rot and thus the death of the plants

Sandstone raised beds: elegant look and natural habitat

Sandstone raised beds: elegant look and natural habitat

Sandstone is a popular natural stone for building raised beds. However, the different species have very different compositions

Snails in raised beds? This is how you fight the plague

Snails in raised beds? This is how you fight the plague

Snails can also live in raised beds - and eat up the young vegetables that have been planted with hope. Read what helps against the pests

Tomatoes in raised beds: The best varieties & growing tips

Tomatoes in raised beds: The best varieties & growing tips

Not all tomatoes are suitable for raised beds. That's why we're introducing you to the best varieties here

The table raised bed - ideal for balconies and terraces

The table raised bed - ideal for balconies and terraces

A table raised bed is very suitable for comfortable gardening on the balcony or terrace. There are various interesting shapes

Stair raised beds: advantages, materials & planning tips

Stair raised beds: advantages, materials & planning tips

In a steep slope garden, you can also create the raised bed as a staircase and thus cleverly terrace the area

Painting raised beds: makes sense and which colors to use?

Painting raised beds: makes sense and which colors to use?

If you build your raised bed out of wood, you can paint it with wood-protecting glazes or paints. However, not every color is suitable for this

Designing raised beds: terrace cultivation with style and benefit

Designing raised beds: terrace cultivation with style and benefit

A garden has a cozy terrace. This can be wonderfully framed by several raised beds - or serve as a floor itself

Raised bed depth: ergonomic gardening for back comfort

Raised bed depth: ergonomic gardening for back comfort

There is so much to consider when building a raised bed yourself: One of the most important questions is the appropriate depth and height of the bed

Raised bed tips: Successful gardening made easy

Raised bed tips: Successful gardening made easy

If you want to build a raised bed and garden on it, you can't collect enough tips. Here are some tips for a successful raised bed culture

Raised bed as a dry stone wall: Easy to assemble without mortar

Raised bed as a dry stone wall: Easy to assemble without mortar

With a few stones you can build a dry stone wall - which is perfect for a raised bed, especially if you integrate nesting aids

Garden sustainably: raised beds made from recycled materials

Garden sustainably: raised beds made from recycled materials

Upcycling is the perfect way to create a great raised bed with little effort and the lowest possible costs

Raised bed base: Practical & creative ideas

Raised bed base: Practical & creative ideas

Various forms of substructure can be installed, for example as a storage area, especially on table beds or brick raised stone beds

Raised bed and fleece: protection from moisture and weeds?

Raised bed and fleece: protection from moisture and weeds?

A normal garden fleece is usually not sufficient to protect a raised bed from moisture. However, a weed protection fleece can be useful

Designing a raised bed: How do I find the right border?

Designing a raised bed: How do I find the right border?

There are numerous possible materials for a raised bed border. What is really important, however, is the filling and the planting

Raised bed around the tree: What do you have to pay attention to?

Raised bed around the tree: What do you have to pay attention to?

Under certain conditions, you can also build a raised bed around a tree. What you need to do so as not to harm the tree

Raised bed substrate: What is best?

Raised bed substrate: What is best?

At best, a raised bed stands directly on soil and therefore on open ground. This allows water to drain away and useful creatures migrate into the bed

Mediterranean front garden: Use lavender as a highlight

Mediterranean front garden: Use lavender as a highlight

This is how lavender conjures up a Mediterranean flair in your front garden. - You can read the best lavender varieties with ideas for creative design here