Landscaping of a garden with galvanized metal beds

Galvanized beds are a four-sided box made of metal. The sides are fastened together using special clamps. The parameters of this design are determined by the purpose of the product.

The simplest galvanized bed is a metal box with flat sides fixed to the soil on pegs

The use of high beds in landscaping - convenient and stylish

A stylish suburban area implies a landscaped area. For the garden in this case, many forget. Although it can continue the style of the territory, it fits nicely into the overall interior. This effect is achieved due to high beds. At the same time, it will become much more comfortable to work.

It is worth paying attention to the following styles of high beds:

• Products made of wood are treated with a special protective agent. Around is sprinkled with gravel. In this way, a neutral look is acquired, the luxury of greenery looks more emphasized.
  

  This wooden bed is easy to do with your own hands.

• Neatly looking beds that are located in the middle of the courtyard are made of stone or tiled. The opportunity to achieve a classic design style. To do this, you need to paint it white, add decor. Another way is to make the device in the same style and from the same material as the rest of the yard.
  

  Neat beds will give the site a well-groomed appearance

• The beds made of stone have an attractive appearance, but they certainly do not belong to an inexpensive design. The implementation costs a large sum of money. But there is a big plus - a long service life. Apply old brick or masonry stone. Uneven coating, warm shade will give beds of a Mediterranean style.
  

  A bed of natural boulders is not very expensive if you use a stone that is found in your area

• Use aluminum or corrugated steel with the addition of wood frames. Wide sides add comfort: you can put tools on them, sit down. Caring for plants is becoming more convenient.
  

  Original flowerbed for annual flowers

• The beds made from galvanized steel sheets are classified as eclectic. For corner posts, concrete is used.
  

  The most durable will be beds with concrete borders

• The original composition will be high beds with different heights and sizes. For example, cylindrical devices of different radii made of Corten steel contrast beautifully with plants.
  

  A stylish flower bed will take its rightful place in the landscape design of the garden

• Tin containers are used with a small amount of free space. The main thing - they should drill drainage holes.
  

  Round beds made of galvanized sheet

• High beds of a triangular, trapezoidal shape will become an original option in a small courtyard. They will not only add unusualness to the space, but also allow you to use it to the maximum. This option is especially relevant if the territory has a non-standard shape.
  

  Beautiful beds from boards treated with a special composition last quite a long time

Description of popular materials for the construction of beds

The beds can be built from various materials. The most popular are iron, metal, aluminum, polymer.

Galvanized metal beds

Metal beds can have different sizes: height from 150 to 360 millimeters, width is from 50 to 120 centimeters, usually 2 meters or more, wall thickness 0.5-0.7 millimeters.

The device is a typical galvanized beds

This design can be made according to individual parameters. The only doubt when choosing this material is strong heating in the sun. Such a problem arises only in the summer with the onset of heat. In winter, spring and autumn it does not bring difficulties. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out galvanized beds.

The sides of the galvanized beds can be interconnected using latches (the French system - shown in the photo), bolts or screws. In any case, the assembly of such beds takes no more than 30 minutes

The benefits include:

• poor heating;
• reduced thermal conductivity;
• coating the surface with a specific protective composition;
• resistance to corrosion, various chemical, mechanical damage;
• long operational period;
• neutrality, safety for humans;
• attractive appearance.

The galvanized steel beds are suitable for all gardeners who want to beautifully equip their plot

The disadvantages include the cost and quick heating in the hot season. True, in coolness, the last minus can be translated into a plus.

Iron beds

Iron beds are made from rectangular metal sheets. By bending, they can be given any shape. For the production of used residues of roofing material.

Homemade beds made from profiled steel mounted on wooden pegs

The advantages of iron include:

• safety of elasticity, strength, long service life;
• the possibility of creating a design of any shape with certain properties by adding some impurities;
• light machining;
• affordable cost;
• providing the product with decorativeness, attractive appearance.

But there are also disadvantages:

• low resistance to corrosion;
• heavy weight;
• ability to store electricity.

Aluminum beds

Aluminum beds have environmental properties, they are absolutely safe for human health.

Aluminum beds in a polycarbonate greenhouse

They have the following advantages:

• The frame is durable, but lightweight. This is due to the natural characteristics of aluminum.
• Designs are not afraid of the negative influence of environmental factors, they remain in their original form for a long period of time. Appearance is aesthetic, stylish, modern.
• Light weight allows the construction of not only beds, but also greenhouses of various shapes. Thanks to this, space is saved on the land.
• Service life is estimated in decades.
• Good thermal insulation performance. A stable microclimate is achieved with polycarbonate, which serves as a complement.
• The material is resistant to corrosion, various damage, temperature changes.

There are a couple of disadvantages:

• high price;
• Upon contact with other alloys, profile destruction may begin.

Polymer beds

The beds made of metal are usually made with a polymer coating, which has two varieties:

• Polyester is a plastic material that does not fade in sunlight.Suitable not only for open space, but also for greenhouses.
• Printech is not a very popular material, it is rare. The highlight is that the coating of the beds can be made for any raw material: wood, stone, etc.

Polymer beds are maintenance free and last for decades

Advantages of fencing with this coating:

• high resistance to fungi, mold, becomes an obstacle to grain and garden pests;
• the fence can be quickly disassembled, assembled, moved to a new location, put into the room for the winter;
• given the opportunity to increase the width, height of the beds;
• little weight;
• beds can be in the form of a polygon;
• variety of color palette;
• service life about thirty years;
• not afraid of the negative effects of environmental factors;
• the drip irrigation mechanism is easily attached to this design.

Only two drawbacks - high cost, thermal conductivity. True, the last minus can be a plus in the spring - in the spring, soil heating occurs quickly. Due to this, the process of plant vegetation is accelerated, the yield increases. In summer, the heating of the earth comes from metal, the roots begin to suffer. With the help of drip irrigation this difficulty is easily eliminated.

Varieties of galvanized material for beds - versions with a protective and decorative coating

The following varieties of fences made of galvanized material are distinguished:

• Standard - made of silver sheet steel, resembling aluminum fences. A layer of zinc is applied for protection.
  

  Growing strawberries on standard beds made of galvanized steel

• With an additional protective coating - the level of protection is enhanced by a polymer coating. The material for the production of boards is sheet steel. In the beginning it is coated with zinc, then with polymer.
  

  Polymer coated beds are available on the market in a wide range of colors.

• Polyurethane - polyurethane acts as a coating, the base is galvanized steel, which can be of various colors.
  

  A polyurethane coating approximately doubles the life of the beds

• With a decorative coating - standardly used for high beds, after painting them in a light tone.
  

  Growing tomatoes in high beds with a decorative coating

Galvanization is able to protect against the negative atmosphere, corrosion, fungi, mold. It is worth remembering that zinc is afraid of the acidic environment. Therefore, the application of a polymer coating for protection is mandatory.

Video: DIY beds from galvanized profile

Examples of beautiful beds in the photo

Galvanized steel beds will be the best option for giving. They are a fairly cheap option, they look neat and aesthetically pleasing. Suitable for greenhouses with high humidity.