When growing vegetables, root crops and greens, it is important, among other things, to correctly plan the site, arranging neat beds. There are many options for breaking down the latter. Most often, gardeners make them simply from the ground or using old wooden boards. Recently, however, metal durable galvanized beds have become increasingly popular.
general description
The design of such models is very convenient for the production of various garden works. You can water and weed the plants planted in them with great comfort. It is allowed to use galvanized beds for greenhouses or for open ground. They are durable frames made of steel, usually 0.5-0.55 mm thick, coated with zinc and a layer of a special polymer composition.
These beds are installed and disassembled very simply. The sides of them are bent inward, which completely eliminates the risk of injury. Metal frames of such beds are made on special modern machines. Therefore, at their edges there are also no traumatic barbs.
What varieties can be
Galvanized beds with a polymer coating can differ according to various signs, including design. For example, many models are additionally equipped with legs. This is very convenient, as it prevents the shifts of the beds during backfilling with soil or garden work. The legs are simply buried in the ground, thereby reliably fixing the structure.
The polymer coating of beds of this type can have a variety of colors. That is, when using them, the garden will look spectacular and will certainly harmoniously fit into the landscape design of even the most beautiful and neat site.
What sizes can be
Both low and high galvanized beds are available. The most popular among summer residents are options for 15-18 and 36 cm. The width of the beds can also be different. Most gardeners consider the best option to be 50 cm designs. However, for example, for non-standard greenhouses, you can choose narrower or wider models.
The length of the beds can also vary. Many models provide an extension option. In order to lengthen such a bed, you just need to purchase the required number of additional elements.
Benefits
Designs are actually very convenient - galvanized beds. The reviews they earned from summer residents are simply magnificent. The advantages of structures of this type include:
The possibility of obtaining earlier crops. This is especially true for tall beds. In such structures, the earth warms up much faster in the spring (after all, metal conducts heat very well). And, therefore, seedlings can be planted in a permanent place early.
Durability. Unlike wood, metal does not rot. Manufacturers usually give a guarantee for galvanized beds (a photo of them you can see on this page) in 2 years. But they serve much longer - up to 15 years.
An opportunity not to clean designs for the winter. Both layers, polymer and zinc, perfectly protect the metal from moisture even in conditions of high humidity and direct contact with water. Thus, when using galvanized beds, the owners of the site will be spared the need for annual marking of the garden.
How to collect
The installation of beds of this variety will not cause difficulties even for the most inexperienced summer residents. The design of the connecting nodes of different models may vary. Some are assembled according to the spike / groove method with additional fastening with self-tapping screws. The beds are also considered quite convenient, the assembly of the elements of which is carried out on reliable bolts. In this case, on the vertical edges of the metal strips, bends of 1.5-2 cm wide are simply unbent, in which holes are drilled.
The most expensive and easy to assemble version of galvanized beds with a polymer coating are the so-called French. Elements of such models simply click into each other.
What could be the price
The advantages of beds of this variety can be attributed, including relatively low cost. So, for a small bed 17.5 cm high and 1.5 m long, you will need to pay about 800-1100 rubles. High beds cost a little more. An option of 35 cm of the same size usually costs about 2500 rubles.
Galvanized beds: reviews of gardeners
The opinion of Russian summer residents about this type of beds, as already mentioned, has developed very well. First of all, the convenience of using such structures is noted. All gardeners are aware of the fact that when watering earthen beds, the sides are often eroded by water and have to be corrected. When using metal galvanized structures, such a problem never arises.
These beds are also praised for the possibility of increasing yields. Buying such structures will be a particularly good solution for sites with poor, acidic or too heavy land. In galvanized beds, you can pour a mixture of absolutely any composition that is most suitable for a particular culture. If, at the same time, drainage is arranged below, the plants in such a bed will feel even better.
How to do it yourself
Of course, galvanized beds with a polymer coating are not too expensive. However, for those who still think the price of them is too high, you can try to make them with your own hands. To choose material similar in quality, however, in this case it will be problematic. But from ordinary galvanized steel, you can assemble quite durable and convenient beds. Most often, corrugated metal is used for this purpose.
Do galvanized beds with their own hands as follows:
According to the marking, four boards are dug vertically into the ground. They should be located exactly in the corners of the beds, and above the ground to protrude to the height of future sides.
On the top and bottom of the resulting racks, frames from boards are packed.
Galvanized steel strips are attached to the assembled wooden structure. The latter is easiest to cut with the help of electric scissors. The metal should be fastened with bolts at a small distance from the edge of the frames.
Instead of the polymer layer, in this case, a conventional powder dye for steel is used.
As you can see, galvanized beds are very convenient designs, easy to assemble and durable. Having bought them, you can greatly facilitate garden work, make the site beautiful and neat, and get just great crops.