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With bed plates you can pave garden paths along your colorful flower and vegetable beds. In this way you provide a visual structure and at the same time make it easier to work when weeding, tending the beds and also when planting. Our guide will tell you what to look out for when buying garden slabs.
Bed slabs made of wood or stone are naturally beautiful
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UPP Sturdy Plastic Garden Pathway Plates | Weatherproof and indestructible bed borders | For sure footing even on difficult ground [52 x 22 cm, 24 PCS.]
74.99 EUR To the product| material | plastic |
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| Type | single plates |
| color | black |
| laying system | plug-in system |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | approx. 55 x 22 x 2.5 cm |
| Quantity | 24 |
UPP's bed and garden slabs are made of durable plastic. Thanks to the large drainage holes for rainwater, they ensure a very high degree of surefootedness even in wet conditions. The uncomplicated installation using the plug-in system is also impressive. The package contains 24 puristic black individual panels. Many reviewers on Amazon describe the plates as robust and stable as well as absolutely functional.
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innogard bed plates, set of 20, pluggable floor plates, path plates
EUR 49.90 To the product| material | plastic |
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| Type | single plates |
| color | dark brown |
| laying system | plug-in system |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | approx. 50 x 21 x 2.5 cm |
| Quantity | 20 |
By and large, the same applies to the innogard bed slabs as to the garden slabs from UPP - only that they are designed in dark brown instead of black and are a bit smaller. In addition, the scope of delivery only includes 20 plates - but the price is also lower. The reviewers on amazon.de are mainly happy about the good price-performance ratio and the simple installation.
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Floranica garden path (sold by the metre) safe and comfortable taxiway made of impregnated larch wood, catwalk, wooden path, rollable lawn path - corrugated, colour:brown, size:quantity = length in running meters/width 30 cm
15.55 EUR To the product| material | wood |
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| Type | taxiway |
| color | Brown |
| laying system | unroll |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | approx. 100 x 30 x 1.6 cm |
| Quantity | 8 panels per meter |
The Floranica(R) garden path is the perfect choice for all hobby gardeners who want a visually natural solution that requires little assembly work. A tip for ordering: you can buy up to six at a time - this corresponds to a total length of the path of six meters. The provider delivers the product connected, i.e. in one piece, which is extremely practical. Most Amazon reviewers praise the quality and appearance of the larch wood, as well as the manufacturer's easy and flexible use and customer service.
Purchase Criteria
material
wood: Wooden panels blend in perfectly with the natural garden. It is important to choose a wood that is suitable for outdoor use, i.e. one that is as weather-resistant as possible - such as acacia (robinia), beech, Douglas fir, oak or larch. But there are also two disadvantages: When it rains, wooden bed slabs are very slippery. In addition, high-quality wooden panels are relatively expensive (about 30 euros for ten panels).
natural stone: Natural stone slabs also harmonize perfectly with the green oasis. The most important advantages include the enormous robustness and load-bearing capacity - whereby the latter also depends on the substructure. Whether bed slabs made of natural stone are non-slip in wet weather is primarily determined by the surface structure of the material. Keep in mind that natural stones are often very heavy and require a deep dig in your wallet.
artificial stone: A garden path made of artificial or concrete stone will cost you significantly less than a natural stone solution and opens up a wide range of options in terms of design. There are colored and patterned stones to choose from. They make up for the lack of naturalness with their decorative motifs. As far as functionality is concerned, concrete is convincing across the board. It is stable, hard-wearing and durable.
plastic: Plastic bed slabs are inexpensive, often easy to lay and, thanks to the usually integrated drainage holes for rainwater, are also sturdy. These advantages are offset by the disadvantage of the often less than aesthetic design. If you opt for plastic, you should check the processing quality through test reports and customer reviews. Inferior plastic panels become soft and brittle over time, for example under the influence of UV rays. And: Rely on panels made of recycled plastic, for the sake of the environment.
Single plates or taxiway
You have the choice between individual plates and taxiways. The latter are already "assembled" and only need to be rolled out and fixed if necessary. The disadvantage of these models is the limited flexibility when laying them, as they cannot master very tight curves - however, some designs succeed in "rounded" laying. If required, individual panels can also be laid with extremely tight curves using corner connections.
color
Bed slabs made of wood or natural stone are logically presented in brown and gray tones. These nuances reflect the basic colors in nature and in the garden. If you choose artificial stone or plastic panels, you should make sure that their color is either completely inconspicuous, i.e. black, brown, gray or green, or at least harmonizes well with the plants in the beds. After all, the green oasis should remain a beautiful place to feel good even with the slabs.
assembly/laying system
If you value a comfortable laying system, it is best to decide on roller tracks or bed slabs, which you connect using a plug-in or click system. In this case, you do not need any tools for assembly. Any joints between the panels should be sealed with joint sand or another suitable material. Wood and stone slabs are usually laboriously laid individually. These variants are associated with much more effort, but are also more resilient - so they can be driven on with a heavy wheelbarrow, for example.
size and number
Bed or garden slabs are available in different sizes. Before you buy, find out how long and wide the path made of bed slabs should be. Then you can easily adapt your choice of size and number of floor tiles to the required path length and width. Tip: We recommend that you also buy a couple of replacement panels so that you can replace damaged parts immediately or the garden path can be expanded if necessary.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What are bed plates and what are they used for?
Beet slabs are garden slabs made of various materials that are used to border garden beds or to create paths through the rows of beds. They have two main advantages: on the one hand, they visually structure the green oasis and, on the other hand, it is easier for the gardener to weed or plant new beauties. The slabs provide sure-footedness and create free access to allow the beds to be cared for on a regular basis.
How do I lay bed slabs correctly?
Plastic bed slabs are usually easy to lay on the garden floor. In contrast, with wooden and especially heavy stone slabs, it is usually necessary to create a solid and flat substructure. Possible options: concrete, paved or bricked surfaces, gravel and crushed stone surfaces, screed. When laying the garden slabs, it is best to follow the manufacturer's instructions and the tips in the video above and in our instructions.
Which brands offer good bed plates?
The best-known and most popular brands for bed slabs include IRKA, Beckmann and innogard. Robust garden tiles at a fair price are also available from UPP and Floranica(R).
Where is the best place to buy bed plates?
Normally you will find what you are looking for in all well-stocked hardware stores and garden centers. However, there are usually only a few versions to choose from on site. In order to benefit from a large assortment and generally a simple and pleasant shopping experience, you should look around at amazon.de for new bed plates.
How much do bed slabs cost?
Bed slab prices depend on various factors, most notably the material and general quality, as well as the manufacturer. In addition, the dimensions and the number of plates in the set play a decisive role. You pay around 50 euros for 20 plastic bed plates measuring around 50 x 20 x 2 cm. Wood and natural stone panels are generally more expensive.
equipment
joint sand
Grouting the bed slabs is almost always necessary - even if you end up choosing designs that you can assemble using a plug-in or click system. Seal the gaps with joint sand to prevent dirt from getting under the panels. It is best to buy weed-inhibiting sand so that it does not start to green out of the joints so soon.
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