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To make the site look well-groomed and modern, many owners pay attention to its design.
After all, not only vegetable beds are needed, but also beautiful islands of flower beds with colorful filling. Therefore, original borders for flower beds and beds give them a finished and harmonious look. Yes, exactly the beds. The vegetable garden can also be decorated and intelligently planned. Some invite specialist designers for these purposes. And many people like to do everything with their own hands.
Modern summer residents are trying to introduce certain innovations in the design of the site. Today we will look at options for ideas on how to make a border for a flower bed. First you need to understand what role garden borders play. Such designs are necessary for:
- Decorations. Any composition requires design. Even the most beautiful flowers will look more harmonious with a border made of extraordinary material. It can harmonize with the design of the house or garden, or perhaps be a separate point of emphasis - it’s up to the owner to decide.
- Limiting the growth of plants outside the flowerbed.Low borders (up to 30 cm) will not save seeds from “relocating” weed onto the flowerbed, but the root system of the inhabitants of the flowerbed will not be able to overcome them.
- A clear division of plants in the flowerbed into zones or varieties. This is especially helpful when creating a stepped composition. And it also makes caring for perennials more organized. If these are tulips, then even after they bloom, you will not have to mark the flowerbed where they grew. A practical border will help out this time too.
- Maintaining cleanliness and aesthetics. Garden borders prevent soil from falling onto the path, which prevents dirt from appearing in rainy weather. At the same time, you can rest assured that the water will not carry sand from the path to the flowerbed.
- Protection of pets and children. Fencing with a border immediately helps protect flower beds from visiting animals (oddly enough). And kids will not be able to run over the curb, which will protect them from unnecessary injuries.
In addition to all of the above, such fencing gives uniqueness to each site. Especially if you make borders for flower beds with your own hands.
Materials for borders - choosing options
The main parameters of borders for flower beds and beds are:
- form;
- material.
Therefore, the combination of these two components gives rise to a huge number of combinations. For independent creativity, whatever is at hand is suitable. The main condition is that there must be enough material. Nowadays, you can also find inexpensive and practical options for making borders for flower beds in stores. To determine which material to choose, consider the most common types of fencing:
- wooden;
- stone;
- concrete;
- from scrap materials;
- plastic, etc.
The simplest type of fencing for a flower bed, which generally does not require materials, is dug out. To perform it, you don’t even need any improvised means. Cut a Y-shaped trench in the ground along the perimeter of the flowerbed, clean it of dirt, debris and mulch with wood chips or peat. The depth of such a trench is determined by the type of soil in the flowerbed and the shape of the plant root system. Further care consists of trimming the overgrown turf. A Fokina flat cutter, a sharp garden knife or a shovel are suitable for this operation. You can see what such a flowerbed fencing will look like in the photo:
Wooden borders
This is one of the inexpensive and accessible materials. It is not necessary to purchase new boards; you can use leftovers from construction work, packaging pallets for cinder blocks or tiles. To increase the service life of such a border for a flower bed, it is recommended to treat the blanks with varnish and antifungal compounds. For a wooden border, you can come up with your own unique design, or you can take the advice of professionals and amateurs. So, choose:
Wicker
It looks very impressive. It is good to make such a decorative border for flower beds from willow twigs. You will need thin wooden blocks, even pegs and rods. Wooden blanks are treated with an antiseptic and driven into the ground around the perimeter. Willow twigs are woven around the pegs on both sides, trying to give the appearance of a basket. As an option, the bark is removed from the twigs and coated with a special compound. It is more convenient to weave such a border for a flower bed in sections. Nails, which are used to nail the ends of the rods to the logs, will help increase strength.
Log palisade
You will need logs that will have to be sawed into cylinders.The height and thickness of the cylinders are chosen depending on the size of the flower bed and plants. It varies from 15 to 50 cm. Very thin ones are sharpened with an axe, thicker ones are dug into the ground to such a depth as to ensure good stability. The cylinders should be located along the entire flowerbed, tightly adjacent to each other. You can add variety to this type of wooden fencing using the height of the logs. They are placed on the same level, in steps, randomly. The second option is to cut the hemp. It can be made straight or oblique. The continuation of such a picket fence from a flower bed along a path or gazebo looks very impressive. The tree must be cleared of bark and coated with a disinfectant primer. The best coatings to use are stain or clear varnish - this will highlight the texture of the wood. It is not advisable to use paint.
Pyramids
This type is most often used for vegetable beds. For flower beds, this option does not look very attractive. The most common shape is a pyramid. Boxes are made of different sizes, taking into account that they can fit on top of each other. Between them pour soil in which the plants will grow. It is better to paint the box in one tone, but to grow crops of different colors. The middle part of the pyramid is covered with drainage. By the way, you can install irrigation in it. Photos of such pyramids are very diverse.
Borders made of stone, concrete, brick
Stone, brick, and concrete curbs
Lay out without mortar adhesion or using cement. The second option will provide better quality to your building. A stone border looks very nice on a flower bed.It can be made from granite, limestone, sandstone or any other natural stone that you have at your disposal. Laying is carried out in a “dry” way (without adhesion) or using cement, as mentioned above. First, determine the shape of the future flowerbed fencing. Then all weeds, grasses and debris are removed from this area. This strip is filled with mortar and the stone begins to be laid immediately. We try to place them as close to each other as possible. The resulting voids are filled with cement or small stones. If you manage to maintain a certain pattern, then everyone will be happy with the result. And the one who was engaged in creativity and those who will admire it.
Mosaic border for flower beds
Very unique and inimitable. It requires time, effort, and expenses for purchasing cement, but the result justifies all the costs. To carry out this option, you need to dig a ditch around the flowerbed 20 cm deep. It is dug along the entire perimeter, and the width is kept 6-7 cm larger than planned. The bottom of the groove is covered with sand or crushed stone, then you will have to make formwork. Plywood and various boards are suitable for this. The resulting form is filled with a solution of sand and cement (3:1) and allowed to harden a little. Now the main creativity of the border for the flower bed begins. Mosaic pieces are laid out on top of the mortar, trying to maintain the intended pattern. The materials used are fragments of colored glass, ceramic tiles, pebbles, small stones, and beads. First, decorate the horizontal part of the border. After the formwork is removed, you can continue decorating the side surfaces. A solution and frost-resistant glue are first applied. Its quantity should be commensurate with the time of laying the mosaic.Natural stone goes well with any type of design, so despite its high cost, it is used quite often.
Brick
The second most frequently used material for borders for flower beds is brick. It is also laid in different ways - vertically, at an angle, horizontally, on an edge. Some craftsmen cover such a flowerbed border with various types of paint and lime. Modern craftsmen are increasingly choosing facing bricks.
Concrete
In general, such different forms of borders for flower beds are made from concrete that it is impossible to describe them all. The main condition remains the presence of concrete and enclosing structures. It’s better to look at the photos for options for such borders.
Other types of borders
Plastic or plastic
Plastic borders for flower beds are considered reliable, easy to manufacture and durable. It does not require any preparatory work, the cost is affordable, and the choice of configurations is very wide. You don’t need to come up with any special shapes; you can take ready-made designs.
Plastic borders for beds and flower beds are a very profitable solution for any summer resident. Plastic bottles are often used to make it. Here, the flight of fancy is not limited to a simple fence. They are used to make shapes of flowers, animals, and plants.
Tape
A popular form because of its convenience and ease of construction is a ribbon border for a flower bed.
Special tape is sold in garden stores. It comes in various widths and colors.
The tape is dug into the ground to the middle of the width or slightly less. With its help, you can easily perform various bends and turns. It is very easy to use and does not require any special skills, although accuracy and thoroughness will be required.
Among the popular types of borders for flower beds, it should be noted metal, “living” (from plants), from car tires, using special ready-made forms.
Conclusion
We looked at some options for ideas on how to make borders for flower beds with your own hands. The finished result is well demonstrated by photos of such options.
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