Suitable materials for the raised bed edging
Classic edging for the raised bed consists of the following materials:
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wood
Raised beds made of wood should be made of hardwood such as larch, as this is particularly weather-resistant and therefore durable. In contrast, wooden raised bed frames are cheaper (and easier to build) Euro pallets.(€ 29.99 at Amazon *)
stone
Stone raised beds can be built from both natural and concrete blocks and are considered to be particularly stable and durable. As an inexpensive alternative, you can also use bricks, paving stones or plant stones. Manhole rings are also very suitable for a Raised bed edging.
These are wire baskets that can be filled with a wide variety of materials and used as an enclosure. They are usually made of galvanized steel and are very durable.
For raised bed borders made of metal, Corten steel is particularly suitable, as it is particularly durable. In addition, it looks very interesting due to its surface and makes the raised bed an eye-catcher in the garden or on the terrace.
plastic
Raised bed frames made of plastic are particularly light and are therefore particularly suitable for balconies and patios, where you have to pay attention to the total weight of the raised bed due to the statics.
Regardless of which material you choose: You should definitely have the inside of the raised bed with a waterproof one foil or one fleece line so that the moisture from the filling does not penetrate the border and destroy it over time.
What prices do you have to expect for an edging?
The named bezels are in view of the costs very different, they also vary greatly within a group.
wood
Raised beds made of wood can be built cheaply for 50 to 100 EUR, but then consist more of inferior and therefore less durable wood. High-quality hardwood costs around 300 to 400 EUR for a raised bed, depending on the size.
stone
Raised stone beds can vary in price from 50 to 100 EUR up to several thousand EUR, depending on which types of stone you want to use and which tools or tools. Construction machinery you need for this. Gabion baskets as a border for the raised bed (which can be filled with field stones, for example), on the other hand, are available from approx. 100 EUR available.
Metal and plastic
Metal and plastic edging for raised beds are available very cheaply from around 100 EUR.
Tips
You can get a raised bed particularly cheaply if you have old items such as a bathtub upcycling and - instead of throwing it away - redefine it.
