The time you put into raising flower beds will go a long way towards making your garden feel like a home. There is no right or wrong when it comes to designing your flower bed, but this fun and easy process is guaranteed to get your creativity flowing.
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What to plant around your flower bed?
If you want a healthy and productive garden, the first step is to choose the right plants. And one of the best ways to choose plants for your flower bed is to think about what’s Avatar-worthy: indigenous plants from around the world that are easy to grow and look spectacular in your garden.
Here are eight of my favorite flowers for raised flower beds:
lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Although this plant is sometimes considered invasive, it’s actually a very easy herb to grow, needing full sun or part shade, and good drainage. Bees love lavender, and its soft fragrance will fill your garden with soft scents all summer long.
Snapdragon (Asteraceae): This perennial can be tricky to grow in colder climates, but if you can find a warm spot for it, consider planting a Snapdragon in your flower bed. Its purple flowers are a gorgeous contrast against the greenery, and its hairy leaves give it an interesting texture.
English ivy (Hedera helix): If you’re looking for an outdoor plant that can translocate easily indoors, consider English ivy. Once established,
How to maintain (mulch, water)
The weather here has been unseasonably warm and dry, which is great for plants but not so great for flowers. Most flowers do best with periodic irrigations (given that they like slightly moist soil), but in this situation, I’ve found that simply watering them regularly is enough if I mulch around the base of the plant.
Mulching is a great way to keep plants thriving in dry <ahref="https://www.indooroutdoors.co.uk/collections/bellamy"target="_blank">Raised Beds climates because it provides insulation, reduces evaporation, and retains moisture. I like to use pine needles or shredded leaves as mulch because they hold water and are easily removed when necessary. You can make your own homemade mulch by combining equal parts leaves and bark chips from an existing tree, or you can buy pre-made mulches from garden centers or online.
Watering plants regularly is especially important when it’s dry outside – err on the side of over-watering rather than under-watering, as over-watering can cause root rot or encourage mold. Try to water each plant at least twice a week in warm weather and once a week in cooler weather. Once Spring arrives, things will start to feel more like regular gardening, so you can gradually reduce the frequency of watering until
Conclusion
Have you ever wanted to try the raised flower bed trend, but don’t know where to start? This guide will show you how to create a beautiful raised flower bed using simple and affordable materials. With step-by-step plans and photos, you will be up and gardening in no time at all!