The best plants for your steel raised bed
While steel raised beds can look stylish and elegant, it can be challenging to decide which plants are best to grow in them. There are many options to choose from, from herbs and vegetables to flowers and berries. But by choosing the right plants, you can create a healthy and productive corten steel or galvanized steel raised bed.
Here are some suggestions for plants for your steel raised bed:
Herbs and spices
Herbs are one of the best things to grow in a steel raised bed. They don't require much space and can add lots of flavor to your meals. Basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme and oregano are all good choices. You can also consider planting mint in a separate container as it can spread and take over your raised bed.
Salad and vegetables
Raised beds are ideal for growing vegetables and lettuce as they give you full control over the soil quality and drainage system. Lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas and beans are good choices for your steel raised bed. Remember to place the taller plants at the back of the raised bed to avoid shading the smaller plants.
Strawberries and berries
Raised beds are also perfect for growing berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. They need well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. Raised beds also protect the berries from pests and weeds.
Succulents
If you want a more decorative raised bed, consider planting succulents. They are easy to care for, require minimal water and add a beautiful and different texture to your garden.
Flowers
Flowers can also be grown in steel raised beds to add color and beauty to your garden. Some great choices include petunias, violets, crocus and tulips.
Benefits of growing in your own raised bed
Once you've decided which plants you want to grow in your steel raised bed, it's important to prepare the soil properly. Make sure to fill the raised bed with good quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. Consider adding an organic fertilizer to help your plants grow. You can read more about soil here.
Having vegetables, herbs and berries in your garden is beneficial in many ways.
- Fresh and healthy produce: When you grow your own vegetables, herbs and berries, you can be sure that they are fresh and healthy without pesticides and other chemicals. Plus, you can choose to grow organically if it's important to you.
- Financially beneficial: Growing your own vegetables, herbs and berries can be financially beneficial. Growing your own produce is often cheaper than buying it from a supermarket.
- Better taste: Vegetables, herbs and berries grown in your own garden often have a better and more intense taste than those you can buy in stores. This is because they have not been transported over long distances and stored for a long time.
- Connection to nature: Having a garden with vegetables, herbs and berries can give you a connection to nature and an understanding of where food comes from. It can also be a relaxing and therapeutic activity to nurture and care for your garden.
Gardening with vegetables, herbs and berries can be a very rewarding and satisfying break from daily life, which can benefit both financially and health-wise.
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