To make the area neat and well-groomed, some gardeners purchase special structures in which they can grow cultivated plants. Ready-made beds have many advantages, one of which is increased productivity. However, it must be remembered that such devices are not suitable for every crop. Therefore, before deciding to purchase such a bed, it is worth studying its features.
Manufacturers of beds
Many companies are engaged in the production of garden beds. Their assortment includes both wood structures and metal products.In recent years, galvanized beds, which can be either solid or prefabricated, have become especially popular among gardeners. The latter are most preferable for small areas, since they can be disassembled and moved to another location at any time.
The advantages of ready-made structures for gardeners and summer residents include the following:
- Durability and strength. These qualities distinguish metal products, since beds made of wood material already after 2-3 seasons lose their decorative appearance and characteristics. The average service life of galvanized structures is 10 years. Beds made of plastic or slate will last a little less. In addition, metal structures do not need shelter for the winter.
- Easy to assemble and install in the garden. As a rule, the manufacturer includes all the necessary fasteners with the product, with the help of which even a novice gardener can assemble the garden bed.
- Eco-friendly and safe for the environment. Manufacturers make ready-made beds from materials that do not emit harmful substances into the air or into the plants being grown.
- Versatility in use. Almost all types of structures can be installed both in open ground and in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Of the positively proven manufacturers, it is worth noting the following companies:
- "St. Petersburg beds." The company produces structures made of galvanized material, the cost of which starts from 600 rubles per piece. The kit includes tie-down transverse elements that prevent the side from turning out and the soil from spreading.
- "Protect".This manufacturer specializes in plastic beds, producing them in the form of a strip that the gardener can cut into arbitrary pieces at his discretion. Both smooth and corrugated products are available for sale. The cost for one roll of tape ranges from 300 to 2000 rubles.
- The company produces a guide profile made of wood material, characterized by high decorativeness and excellent quality. This hollow profile is designed to create high beds in which, with the arrival of spring, the soil warms up faster and, accordingly, the harvest of planted plants ripens.
Overview of species
In addition to the fact that manufacturers use different materials to create ready-made garden beds, they market products of different designs and shapes:
- Garden beds in the form of a house on a stand are among the most expensive, but this is due to their convenience and long service life. An example is the bed from Exit “Accent”. It is made of wood and plastic. Under the structure intended for filling the soil, there is a small box in which the necessary tools for planting and caring for plants are stored.
- Beds in the form of a finished frame are not very convenient to use, since they are difficult to move around the site if necessary. However, if the gardener has decided on the areas for the plants, this option is also suitable. Most often, perennial plants are grown in such structures, and the bed does not need to be removed for the winter.
- The most popular among summer residents are metal frames consisting of individual elements. They are assembled into a complete structure using fasteners, and if necessary, they are disassembled and stored in the shed until the next season.
- Plastic tapes are also easy to use. In this case, the gardener has the opportunity to cut the material into arbitrary pieces and create any designs, not just rectangular ones.
Which one is better to choose?
The choice of a finished bed depends on the goals that the summer resident pursues when growing plants. If he plans to plant only annual plants, it is better to give preference to collapsible structures, which can be easily removed from the site with the arrival of autumn. When cultivating perennial crops, you should pay attention to ready-made galvanized metal frames that are not afraid of rain and snow.
approximate cost
From manufacturers of finished products, you can either purchase a finished product or order a design with certain dimensions. In the latter case it will cost more. Companies often hold sales where items are purchased at half the normal price. The average price ranges from 200 to 2500 rubles for one bed, so everyone focuses on their financial capabilities when purchasing a structure for growing plants.
Installation examples
Metal frames are placed either in a checkerboard pattern or next to each other. It will not be possible to make some unusual geometric shape out of them. The situation is simpler with a galvanized profile and plastic tape.In the first case, it is possible to create options in the form of triangles or pentagons, as well as multi-tiered structures.
By cutting the plastic tape into pieces of the required length, make arbitrary shapes to suit your taste. For example, zigzag-shaped beds framed with flowers, as well as round structures, look interesting. The main thing is that the place where they are installed should not be shadowed by buildings or tall trees during the first half of the day.
