Horticulture and gardening, in addition to the purely practical benefits (fruits and vegetables) also brings a colossal charge of positive energy - the pleasure of contact with nature, the visible results of their work and the opportunity to create real beauty is inexpressible. But in order for the beds to bring not only benefits, but also aesthetic pleasure, they will have to work on their appearance - carefully think over the placement of plants in beds, remove weeds in time and take care of beautiful curbs for beds. That's the last we'll talk about in this article. We will tell you which materials are suitable for protecting the beds, and what better not to use, and demonstrate some examples of beautiful fences.
How to protect the beds?
The border for the beds is not a whim, but a necessity. After all, the fence protects your garden from the carelessness of passers-by, from small rodents, and also prevents the precipitation of soil (if it is high beds).
Enclosures for beds are made of wood, slate, plastic, polycarbonate, metal sheets - almost any dense material, capable of withstanding a long stay on the street and contact with moist soil.
Wooden and metal fences for beds need special protective treatment - this can be as treatment with special waterproof or anticorrosive agents, as well as ordinary painting.
In building shops and garden centers, you can always find a variety of ready-made band rails. Tape curbs for beds, as a rule, are low and are sold for a meter, rolls. Their installation is extremely simple - you only need to dig a fence along the selected contour.
But most gardeners prefer to do fencing for the beds with their own hands. It's very simple. You just need to choose the right material, divide it into parts of the required height and length, and fix the border along the previously planned borders of the bed. If desired, the fence can additionally decorate - paint, glue on it a mosaic, decorate with hinged lanterns, flowers or any other type of finishing materials.
The most common curbs and fences in the garden and garden plots are wooden. Such popularity is explained by the simplicity of working with wood and the relative availability of the material. For the manufacture of wooden fencing, you can use not only new boards, but also parts of already used wooden objects or a variety of wood trimmings. To protect the structure from moisture and temperature changes, the fence is primed and covered with paint for outdoor work.
Borders can also be made of galvanized metal (or metal with a polymer coating). To fix a metal fence it is possible on a metal or wooden skeleton. In many cases, metal sheets can simply be dug into the ground to the desired height, providing not only protection of the bed above the ground, but also limiting the development of roots under the ground (important for beds and flower beds with plants that tend to expand and "grab" nearby areas) .
Borders can also be made of stones, concrete tiles or panels.
Well, summer residents, who have a good imagination and creative vein, are able to turn into an original fence almost any objects - from old shoes, logs
Fencing for high beds
The border for high beds, first of all, is a purely practical element that supports the construction in its original position and prevents its destruction. Therefore, the material for the fence should be strong enough and durable - metal, wood, concrete slabs, panels of dense plastic are well suited.
To make the garden more attractive, you can decorate its fence at your discretion - apply a picture or ornament to the curb, decorate it with a mosaic or paint it in a bright color.