The raised bed is a key element in the permaculture garden because it allows for high-yielding cultivation of different plants in a small space without the use of external fertilizers or chemicals. In the following you will find out why the raised bed should not be missing in the permaculture garden.

The frame for the raised bed can be made from braided branches, for example

Why shouldn't the raised bed be missing in the permaculture garden?

A raised bed makes it easy to grow fruit and vegetables with high yields. Various characteristics make it an essential element in the permaculture garden. The raised bed fulfills these permaculture principles:

  • Maximum yield in a small space: the raised bed allows you to grow high-yielding fruit and vegetables in a small area. A raised bed can even be created on the balcony or terrace.
  • Use and processing of existing material: Grass cuttings, tree cuttings and garden waste are processed in the raised bed. You can find out more about the structure here.
  • Maintain or increase the fertility of the soil: By using various organic material and allowing it to rot, the raised bed is extremely rich in nutrients, which makes fertilizer application unnecessary.
  • Maximize yield through natural processes: The rotting process releases heat, which promotes the growth of the plants and thus enables an early harvest.
  • Keep pests away naturally: Due to its height, the raised bed is less susceptible to pests. In addition, the damage in case of pest infestation is minimal due to the diversity of species.
  • Grow for the long term: A raised bed can be used for several years if crop rotation is observed. You can find more information about the principles of permaculture in this article.
  • Easy gardening and social integration: Due to its height, the raised bed also makes gardening easy for older people or people with physical disabilities.

Framing the raised bed - natural ideas that cost nothing

To limit your raised bed, you will find wooden boxes that are not exactly cheap in the hardware store, as well as foil to cover the raised bed so that the wood does not suffer. But there is another way. One of the principles of permaculture is to use what is available. So take a look around your garden and get creative. You can create your raised bed frame, for example, from large stones, use tree cuttings or build the border from old flower pots, bricks, tree roots or turf. A mix of different materials is also conceivable. If you have clay soil, you can seal and stabilize the walls of the raised bed with clay, or you can use chopped material or small stones to close gaps in the frame.
If you have no idea how to frame your raised bed, simply create a raised bed - it doesn't need a frame. Find out more about the hill bed here.

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