Elevated oak flower beds

Not everyone wants to grow flowers on the ground in the garden. Many people like different patterns of cultivated plants. One of the options for achieving an interesting effect in the garden are raised oak flower beds.

Elevated oak beds have many advantages

Elevated oak beds are a great choice for almost any garden situation, especially if you have only a small amount of space. Raised beds are often more productive than beds in the ground because the soil is less compacted, has better drainage and heats up in early spring, which means that the plants start growing earlier in the season. Oak raised beds are also often easier to maintain, especially appreciated by people with reduced mobility and generally have less occurrence of weeds. The main disadvantages are that they tend to require more frequent irrigation and you have to reckon with higher initial construction costs. However, these obstacles should not discourage you. Elevated oak beds can be a great choice for anyone interested in growing vegetables, flowers or strawberries a little differently.

Raised oak beds: construction

There are no set rules for the construction of oak raised beds. Many gardeners contented themselves with buying sets from horticultural supply companies, while others decided to build their own. With us, you can have raised flower beds made to measure from quality oak wood. Ideally, the raised beds will be no more than 100 cm wide, so you can easily reach their centre without having to step on the dirt. After all, one of the main advantages of raised beds is less compaction and better soil structure. If the beds are the right width, they can be any shape and length you want. In addition, raised oak beds must be high enough to hold enough soil for plant root system. Many plants grow best if they have at least as much soil that supports their root systems.