As you know, in the spring or autumn the land under the planting should be dug in order to break up dense clods of soil, enrich it with air. However, digging has also negative aspects in the form of weathering of the earth, destruction of earthworms, destruction of its organic system and stimulation of growth of weeds. Therefore, it is possible to improve the yield, to eliminate the need for annual digging by creating high beds in the garden. It's about them will be discussed, as well as how to make high beds and grow excellent vegetables on them.
Technology of high beds
High beds called a vegetable garden, built above the ground. It is created by human hands, for which the soil is placed in specially made fences. Compost and mulch in them are laid in the form of several layers, and also periodically from above, so that organic substances will constantly need to enter the earth. Digging as such is not needed, work with a shovel is needed only when planting seeds or seedlings and digging out plants. High beds are also suitable for areas with stony and infertile land, for summer residents, who are hard to dig gardens or do not have time for it. The use of loose beds is also recommended in areas with cold climatic conditions, as the soil warms up faster, moisture and heat are better preserved in it - the main conditions for cultivation of agricultural crops. The minimum amount of weeds belongs to the advantages of high beds. In addition, high beds in the cottage can be installed almost anywhere, in accordance with the features of the layout of the site.
High beds: how to make your own hands?
By the way, the pluses of such a garden also include ease and speed of their manufacture. In how to arrange high beds, it is not at all important that the materials are new, a variety of construction residues that are often stored in dachas,
- slate;
- boards;
- a rock;
- plastic;
- brick;
- branches;
- old wooden boxes or pallets.
We now turn to how to build high beds:
- Preparatory stage. Remove the selected area from debris and weed. We recommend to dig a place to improve the drainage properties of the soil.
- Determine the height of future beds: the fence should be raised at least 15 cm, or even better by 30 cm. If desired, raise the garden and 50 cm, but note that at this height it will be difficult to weed the planted plants and dig up the crop.
- Make a frame from the materials available to you and strengthen it in the soil around the perimeter of the place that was determined under the beds. Typically, truck farmers use a device in the high beds of a classic rectangular or square shape. For decorative purposes, you can create fencing in the form of a hexagon, an oval, a circle.
- Now is the time to fill the fences. At the bottom you can lay a metal grid, if in your places moles and other rodents are not uncommon. To protect wooden fences from prolonged contact with the ground, you can use the film, attaching it with a stapler. Then lower the layer of sawdust, leaves, branches, old grass, tree bark, straw - all that you have. Then it is recommended to place a layer of fertilizer. They can be compost , overripe manure or mineral fertilizers. And from above it follows
fill a layer of good, fertile soil. Please note that you do not need to mix all the layers! Thus, high beds are made by themselves. - Plentifully pour such a vegetable garden and leave for a few days alone. Only then you can plant seedlings or seeds. By the way, for the rapid growth and preservation of moisture, experienced gardeners are advised to cover the surface of the earth with a plastic film of black color. Cutting holes in the film with a cross, you can plant plants there.
We wish excellent harvests!