Festnight Garden Greenhouse with Raised Bed Kits Rectangular Vegetable Planter Bed - Grey Galvanised Steel, 100x100x85 cm

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Keep in Mind: It’s made of fir instead of the typical cedar that many other raised garden beds are made out of. For warmth-loving okra and cucumbers, vents can be kept closed but humidity must be raised by damping down. Alternatively, partition off a section of the greenhouse with fleece or clear plastic Timber is loved for its affordability, easy installation and versatility. It can be cut to any size, height and shape to fit your garden. Readymade timber raised beds are usually very affordable. The downside of wood is that it requires regular maintenance, and you’ll need to ensure the treatment is food-safe if you’re going to be growing edible produce. Waist high raised beds are easier to tend to than those lower to the floor, especially for senior users or those with mobility issues. You can either stand or sit while pruning, weeding, watering and harvesting. Another important factor is that a greenhouse is completely solid, which doesn’t allow for much airflow. Even though it’s not airtight, you’ll need to get some real airflow through the system to prevent bacteria growth. You’ll also need to open up the greenhouse during heat waves to ensure the soil temperature and roots don’t get too hot (depending on the weather where you live).

Raised garden beds usually come in metal or wood. A wooden raised bed has a more natural look and will usually last you 10 to 15 years. Metal raised beds are the most durable and can last 20 to 25 years. Price wise there’s very little difference. There’s cheaper and more expensive options on both ends. To be honest, it’s mostly a question of taste… We prefer the wooden raised beds because they fit nicely in our yard and greenhouse. When you’re more into an industrial look, steel is your way to go!Once germinated, seedlings will need somewhere light and frost-free to grow on; an unheated greenhouse may not be sufficiently warm until April Why You Should Get It: It comes with a cover to keep plants warm in the winter as well as a cover to protect plants from insects during the summer. Raised beds offer a number of advantages over traditional in-ground beds, and are particularly well suited to smaller gardens. They allow you to plant more in a smaller space, while also enabling you to introduce better quality soil to your garden. There’s not much more rewarding as a green thumbed parent than seeing the little ones following in your footsteps! A raised planter box with legs can be adjusted so it’s the perfect size for your kids. Teach them to plant, care for, and harvest carrots, peas and lettuce! A greenhouse is a great addition to raised bed gardening, but it’s not a cure-all for your garden bed. It comes with some limitations and small obstacles that you should be aware of.

Why You Should Get It: You can put this raised garden bed together in nine different ways to fit your gardening space. Make your planter multi-use by integrating a storage section into the bottom of it. This storage area could be used to store watering cans, a hose, or anything else that makes gardening easier. Four greenhouse hoops help keep the covers in place and multiple sets of vent holes on the side of the raised garden bed help provide soil aeration and improve drainage. Raised beds don’t have to be made from fancy materials. A few old logs can be put together to create a rustic and fully sustainable raised planter!You do need to assemble the product and may need to replace the liners every year or two. The manufacturer also recommends reapplying a food safe preservative every year. It weighs 8 kg, so it’s lightweight enough to move around the garden if needed, yet it remains sturdy in strong winds. When growing edible produce in a raised planter, it’s important that there’s no harmful chemicals on the bed material which could leach into the soil. This planter has been treated with a food-safe preservative so you can plant herbs and veggies with no concerns. While this means there’s no need for a liner, there is one included, which can help elongate the lifespan of the wood.

If you’ve got a long, narrow space, a 2’ x 6’ raised bed is perfect. This style of bed can be slotted against a garden wall or used to section off your patio from your lawn. To me, greenhouses have always been a sign of a committed gardener. After all, they’re designed to squeeze more growing time out of the year. However, greenhouses usually take up a lot of precious gardening space (and money!). But, what if I told you that you can build greenhouses right on top of your above-ground beds? With a raised bed greenhouse, you’ll get an extended growing season and happier crops while also saving space! If you’ve not got a huge garden, creating curved beds can help give the illusion of more space. Go the extra mile as in the image above and opt for a two-tiered curved garden bed. That’s almost double the planting space! Some shading will be necessary; it is best to add this gradually, as it will initially reduce growthIf you need help with filling your raised beds, then have a look at my what soil to put in raised beds article. There’s a V-shaped base with a depth of 42 cm. This should be ample space for most herbs and veggies. Watch weather forecasts and be prepared to protect young plants with fleece on frosty nights or provide supplementary heating when needed A: Absolutely! Putting raised garden beds inside your greenhouse will give you more gardening space, improve drainage, and make it easier to access the plants than if they were on the ground.

At 9.8 inches deep, these square beds can be used for a variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, but they won’t provide deep-rooted plants the space they need. Plan to use them for plants with shallow roots. The best soil for your bed does really depend on what you’re growing. However, as a rule of thumb you should fill a raised bed with 60% topsoil, 30% compost and 10% potting soil. This is sufficient for most raised beds. Why You Should Get It: This raised garden bed can be easily moved, and it has a shelf for storage and holes for drainage. It’s important that you’re able to access all parts of the raised bed without disturbing the soil. For this reason, it’s recommended that your bed is a maximum of 120 cm x 120 cm . This size will allow you to reach the plants in the middle without having to lean on the soil. Any bigger, and you may struggle to reach the middle of the bed. Every gardener will have to deal with pests at some point, but if you’ve reached the end of your tether when it comes to unwanted visitors, you may want to think about enclosing your garden beds. Go for tall mesh walls to keep pets, deer and foxes out of your flower beds.Keep in Mind: This raised garden bed is relatively shallow so it won’t accommodate plants with deep roots unless you have good, fertile soil underneath it. At 30 cm high, this bed raises plants only slightly off the ground. It’ll add vertical interest to your garden but it’s low enough that it won’t cost too much to fill with a good quality topsoil. A self-watering feature combined with a durable metal bed creates a practical raised bed that will add a modern, industrial style look to your growing space.