Raised bed

Integrating a raised bed in the garden: Creative ideas & tips

Integrating a raised bed in the garden: Creative ideas & tips

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A raised bed offers many possibilities for cleverly and harmoniously integrating it into the garden

Back-friendly and practical: the ideal raised bed height

Back-friendly and practical: the ideal raised bed height

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The height of a raised bed depends on your height and arm length. But the planned planting also plays an important role

Raised bed ideas: creative planting and mixed culture tips

Raised bed ideas: creative planting and mixed culture tips

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A raised bed can be planted in many different ways. These suggestions will provide you with ideas for sensible crop and crop rotation

Raised bed in partial shade: Which vegetables grow well?

Raised bed in partial shade: Which vegetables grow well?

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There are also a whole range of suitable vegetables for the light partial shade - herbs, salads and leafy vegetables in particular thrive here

Raised bed on a slope: design ideas & practical tips

Raised bed on a slope: design ideas & practical tips

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Gardens on hillsides are ideal for being designed with raised beds that are both sensible and visually appealing

Raised bed gardening: Which tools are really useful?

Raised bed gardening: Which tools are really useful?

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You can garden in the raised bed all year round. Devices with a short shaft are particularly useful for this

Raised bed grid: Which wire protects against voles?

Raised bed grid: Which wire protects against voles?

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Grids are important in a raised bed for various reasons: A close-meshed rodent grid protects against voles, and a trellis serves as a trellis

Raised bed cucumbers: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

Raised bed cucumbers: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

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Raised beds are ideal for growing delicate cucumbers. These need both a lot of nutrients and a lot of heat

Snails in raised beds? Here's how to keep them away

Snails in raised beds? Here's how to keep them away

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A raised bed can be easily protected against snails. A conical shape as well as sharp edges and mulching material keep the voracious animals away

Growing vegetables in raised beds: The best tips & tricks

Growing vegetables in raised beds: The best tips & tricks

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A classic layered raised bed is ideal for growing many types and varieties of vegetables. You should definitely plant these

Raised bed made of gabions: creative and practical garden idea

Raised bed made of gabions: creative and practical garden idea

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Gabions are wire mesh baskets that can be filled with stones or other materials and used as a border for an individual raised bed

Use raised beds: This is how your tomatoes thrive

Use raised beds: This is how your tomatoes thrive

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A raised bed for tomatoes should be provided with plenty of horse manure - the better the sun and heat-requiring plants will grow afterwards

Setting up a raised bed: Which foundation makes sense?

Setting up a raised bed: Which foundation makes sense?

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A concrete foundation is essential, especially for a stone raised bed. Other raised beds only need a firm and level surface

Converting a raised bed to a cold frame: That's how easy it is

Converting a raised bed to a cold frame: That's how easy it is

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If you combine the advantages of the raised bed with those of a cold frame, the gardening season can be extended by many weeks

Building a raised bed: Which films are free of harmful substances?

Building a raised bed: Which films are free of harmful substances?

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Wooden raised beds in particular should be lined with foil to protect against moisture. However, many materials contain harmful pollutants

Protection for your raised bed: Instructions for lining with foil

Protection for your raised bed: Instructions for lining with foil

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Raised wooden beds in particular must be lined with a robust film. Otherwise the material will become damp and rot quickly

Raised bed made of field stones: Natural, durable & beautiful

Raised bed made of field stones: Natural, durable & beautiful

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Stable raised beds can be built from field stones, which fit wonderfully into a natural garden and are unbeatably affordable

Raised bed drainage: How to set it up correctly

Raised bed drainage: How to set it up correctly

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Every raised bed needs drainage, otherwise the growth of the plants will be hindered by waterlogging. Various materials are suitable for this

Concrete raised bed: why is it a good choice?

Concrete raised bed: why is it a good choice?

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Concrete is a very robust and versatile material. A concrete raised bed can be built in a variety of ways

Raised bed planting in July: Tips for a bountiful harvest

Raised bed planting in July: Tips for a bountiful harvest

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Many vegetables can still be sown or planted in raised beds even in July. However, you should adhere to the rules for crop rotation

Raised beds in August: How to extend the gardening season

Raised beds in August: How to extend the gardening season

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Even in August you can still plant the raised bed with many vegetables and herbs. Besides, now it's time to think about next year

Fertilize successfully in raised beds: tips for all groups of feeders

Fertilize successfully in raised beds: tips for all groups of feeders

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How you properly fertilize a raised bed depends on the composition of the substrate on the one hand and the plants growing on it on the other

Planting raised beds: Which flowers are best?

Planting raised beds: Which flowers are best?

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Not only can you grow vegetables in the raised bed, many flowers also feel very comfortable here. A flower bed like this requires almost no work at all

Raised bed made from pallet frames: Build it yourself quickly and easily

Raised bed made from pallet frames: Build it yourself quickly and easily

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Pallet frames are available in different sizes and are very affordable. They can be used to build raised beds of the desired height and length

Metal raised bed: Durable, versatile & modern

Metal raised bed: Durable, versatile & modern

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In addition to wood and stone, metal is also suitable for building a raised bed. Steel, Corten steel, aluminum and other types can be used for this

Build your own raised bed: Simple instructions for beginners

Build your own raised bed: Simple instructions for beginners

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It is not difficult to build a raised bed yourself from glued wood boards. Even beginners can do this within about half an hour

Stone raised beds: The best materials and designs

Stone raised beds: The best materials and designs

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A raised bed made of stone is extremely durable and is also suitable for permanent planting. There are many options for an attractive design

Filling the raised bed: This is how you achieve the optimal layer structure

Filling the raised bed: This is how you achieve the optimal layer structure

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Filling a raised bed is a science in itself. The bed consists of several layers that compost over time and produce valuable soil

Wooden raised bed: materials and protective measures

Wooden raised bed: materials and protective measures

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A raised bed is particularly often made of wood, for which different types and shapes of wood can be used. Softwood is particularly cheap

Which is better for raised beds: pond liner or bubble wrap?

Which is better for raised beds: pond liner or bubble wrap?

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Which is better for raised beds: pond liner or bubble wrap? And how can the wood be protected from moisture?