Raised beds are an extremely practical element in the garden. They are not just forHillside gardensvery popular, but also inspire many other garden owners. The reason is very simple: you can work comfortably in the bed without having to bend down or kneel. In addition, a raised bed attracts everyone's attention because the plants are shown to their best advantage. Many people choose raised beds made of wood. But today we would like to introduce you to a nice alternative. We are referring to the Corten steel raised bed, which has several advantages compared to wood. What they are, whether the material is harmful if used for fruit and vegetable plants and some great ideas for raised beds made of patina, we'll show you today!
Corten steel raised bed – visually beautiful and practical at the same time!
Sure, wood looks nice and has a nice, rustic feel. However, you can also get the rustic feeling with a Corten steel plant bed due to its rust look. In addition, it radiates a touch of modernity and is therefore a real eye-catcher in every garden. Another important advantage of steel is that it is extremely durable. While wood weathers, molds and becomes brittle after a certain amount of time, with a Corten steel raised bed you get a weather-resistant element that you will use for many, many years (on average 15 to 20) without having to renew or replace it.The simple lookalso makes your garden look tidy.
Plant bed made of Corten steel – the advantages and disadvantages
A certain disadvantage is that the rust layer rubs off in the initial phase as it is still very thin. In some cases it can even be washed off completely. It takes about a year for the pretty patina to solidify to such an extent that it barely rubs off at all - and all without any special care required. If you like the stainless steel look, a Corten steel raised bed is the perfect choice. How about you decorate the bed with a matching one?Corten privacy screencombine?
The fact that metal is a better conductor of heat could also be a disadvantage. If the bed is in a very sunny place, it could heat up quite a bit during the summer heat and therefore dry out more quickly, which is not good for some plants. But you can counteract this by watering more often. Special insulating panels are also available for this purpose to interrupt heat conduction. But make sure to use panels made of natural material for vegetable beds. Plastic panels are also suitable for a flower bed.
But:The warmer bed also has its advantages. Because it heats up faster, you can do it soonerstart sowing. The warmth is also good for the plants later in autumn. This means you can significantly extend the season.
Raised beds made of Corten steel against snails and rodents
It's over and done with toowith the snail plague. On the one hand, the height makes it difficult for them to reach your plants. But the patina is also very good protection. This contains a lot of copper, which the snails don't like at all. The disadvantage we mentioned that metal heats up a lot is also your helper in this case. Another problem with beds are rodents, which can destroy vegetables and flowers. Raised beds, and therefore also the Corten steel raised bed, can be designed with a grid that prevents them from accessing them.
Find out hereHow to care for tomatoes in raised beds.
Corten steel raised bed – the right location
Whether the bed made of Corten steel can be placed in a sunny location depends primarily on whether you provide it with insulation. Otherwise, it's best to adapt the location to the plants you want to plant in it. But it's not just the garden itself that's for the raised bedand Rostoptikideally suited. Of course, such a bed can also stand on the terrace and even on the balcony (please pay attention to the weight!). If you have a greenhouse in your garden, you can also equip it with raised beds, making gardening much easier. The Corten steel raised bed proves to be practical for various areas of your garden.
Build your own Corten steel raised bed
If you would like to build your own raised bed made of Corten steel, you have various options to choose from. Use a kit for the classic raised bed made of Corten steel or have a Corten steel raised bed made to measure if you want special shapes. For example, Corten steel beds that are curved are very popular. This is what it isaround border bedswith a slightly lower height than the classic raised bed, which are specifically designed to stand out even more than normal beds.
The Corten steel raised bed is also often designed to be round. In general, round beds are a real eye-catcher, but they have to be planted in a certain way. Find out what needs to be taken into accountin this article. Otherwise you have free choice. Raised beds are adaptable, but need a permeable floor with a joint so that excess water can drain away easily. Otherwise, the next heavy rain will cause waterlogging, which in turn leads to root rot.
Which layers?
Before you set up the Corten steel raised bed, remove the turf and fill the whole thing with gravel. You get perfect drainage without disturbing the nutrient exchange between the garden soil and the soil of the raised bed. Composting material can be spread over it (chopping up, small twigs, etc.), followed by a layer of special soil for raised beds and thencompostable again. Then fill the bed with high-quality potting soil.
Zierbeet,fragrant herb bed, vegetable patch – everything can be planted in raised beds. Gardeners in particular who want to grow edible plants made of patina in raised beds naturally ask themselves whether the material could be harmful. And such a belief is actually circulating on the Internet. The reason for this is that various heavy metals are contained in stainless steel. Nevertheless, the Corten steel raised bed isnot poisonous. On the one hand, the heavy metals are located under the rust layer. On the other hand, they are bound into the metal so that you or your plants are not directly exposed to them. If you're still not sure, the same alloy is also used for everyday household items marked "stainless steel" - including your cutlery.
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