All about plastic beds

Unframed beds in a vegetable garden or garden look unkempt. To transform the site, it is recommended to use special decorative fences. They fulfill aesthetic and practical functions. The borders for the beds can be made from any materials, including from improvised ones. The best solution would be to buy ready-made plastic fences. They are sold in a wide range, are inexpensive and yet fairly easy to install.

Plastic curbs are very popular among summer residents and gardeners. Such products are the best alternative to fences made of wood, metal and other materials. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has many benefits. For example, it perfectly retains moisture inside the structure, so that when watering the beds, soil erosion and water leakage outside of them do not occur. Therefore, less liquid is required to irrigate crops.

There are other benefits of plastic vegetable garden borders.

• Durability. Most types of products can withstand low temperatures, they do not crack in the cold and do not deform in the heat. Plastic does not absorb water, it is not afraid of corrosion and damage by fungus. The curbs are reusable.
• Strength. The material withstands the pressure of the soil, while maintaining its original appearance.
• Harmlessness. During operation, plastic does not emit harmful substances into the soil and the environment, even with strong heating from sunlight.
• Aesthetics. The products are available in numerous colors and retain the brightness of the tones for a long time.
• Easy to install and dismantle. All work can be done by hand without creating formwork. Installation does not require the use of specialized equipment or knowledge. Solutions with provided fixings are especially easy to install.
• Affordable price. Plastic products will cost several times cheaper than wooden or metal structures.
• Ease of care. Plastic curbs do not need to be painted, treated with anticorrosive or bactericidal compounds.
• The ability to create frames with a complex configuration.

Plastic curbs for summer cottages are universal. They are used not only for the improvement of the beds. They are used in landscape design, zoning with their help the space on the site and in the greenhouse, highlighting walking paths. They also act as a barrier that limits the germination of weeds in the beds. There are few downsides to plastic fences. The disadvantages include weaker strength and durability compared to brick, stone or concrete sides.

Before buying plastic fences, you need to familiarize yourself with their types and features. Country beds are made from many types of materials - from soft polymers, garden plastic boards, prefabricated boards and others.

It is a soft material supplied in rolls with strip lengths up to 50 m. The height of the products ranges from 10 to 50 cm. With the help of eco-ribbons, you can create ridges of any size and shape.The material bends easily, thanks to which the gardener will be able to frame flower beds and flower beds with a complex configuration and original outlines. The tape border, depending on the modification, has a thickness of 0.5 to 2 cm. The higher the value, the stronger the material will be.

The dimensions of the side are selected in accordance with personal preferences and depending on the height of the plants. For tall crops, it is best to choose a material with a height of 30-50 cm with a thickness of at least 1.5 cm. The curb tape can have a different texture. Its surface is smooth or corrugated. Smooth shiny borders are in great demand among gardeners.

On sale there are tapes with different colors - there are about 15 tones in total. To highlight flower beds, artificial reservoirs or paths, most often, preference is given to bright ribbon materials - yellow, green, red, pink. If you do not plan to make a visual accent on the fences, select products in dark tones, khaki colors.

Garden curb tapes are made in many countries - in Russia, Poland, Germany, China and others. Domestic and Chinese-made goods are the most profitable in terms of price. However, many consumers point to the excessive softness of these products, which is why they quickly deform under the influence of the gravity of the soil. German fences are considered one of the best among the analogues. They are reliable and durable, with careful use they retain their external flawlessness for several years.

This is a material made in the form of separate collapsible blocks imitating a stone. Each product is equipped with a "groove-protrusion" connection, thanks to which a reliable fastening of adjacent sections is made. For a more durable installation, special plastic stakes are provided that come with the labyrinth.

The installation of such boards does not imply digging part of the material into the ground - its walls are on the soil surface. Due to this feature, the curb is easy to dismantle - when it is moved to another place or if it is necessary to change the contour of the garden bed, it will not take much time and effort. The labyrinth curb most often has a neutral gray color, which will successfully fit into any exterior of the infield.

The material is made of durable plastic. It is used when:

• the design of flower beds;
• framing paths and paths;
• arrangement of gazebos, playgrounds, artificially created reservoirs.

The maze fencing is sold in kits, which include the blocks and mounting pins. On the packaging, manufacturers indicate information about the number of products and their sizes - this allows you to calculate the required number of sets.

Visually, this material is a plastic panel. They are up to 15 cm high and up to 3 meters wide. The products have a smooth surface, most often they are painted brown or white. Colored panels are less common on sale. The material is characterized by increased strength, due to which it is permissible to use it for fencing greenhouses or greenhouse buildings.

A frame based on a garden board is able to withstand a large load. This type of curb is easy to install - for ease of installation, the products are provided with fasteners and recesses. Due to such a connection system, it is possible to create multi-tiered fences. Garden boards are sold in sets. Ready-made kits include plastic panels, pegs and decorative plugs.

The plastic rods are designed to sink into the soil to securely hold curbs.Plugs are necessary to mask the attachment points, they prevent water and dirt from entering the grooves. Garden boards are durable, they are resistant to mechanical stress and various negative weather influences. Their only drawback, compared to other types of plastic fencing, is higher cost.

This type of garden fencing is referred to as an analogue of curb tape. The products are made of soft plastic; sharp stakes are provided for fixing into the ground at the bottom of the base. Due to the short length of the prefabricated sides, fences of any size with simple geometric shapes and complex configurations can be created.

The curb constructor is easy to install. The entire installation process usually takes no more than 15-20 minutes. To erect the fence, you will need to install prefabricated parts in the ground one after another in one chain. The elements can be installed on any type of soil, including loose and loose. They perfectly retain moisture in the soil and securely fix the soil, preventing it from "creeping".

The constructor is often used in landscape design. With its help, you can quickly and easily erect both simple fences and more complex multi-tiered ones. The products are sold in various colors and designs.

This is an original fence for flower beds, garden beds and climbing garden plants. The material is distinguished by its attractive design and durability. Plastic mesh does not corrode, unlike similar metal structures. It has good flexibility and light weight, making it easy to install.

The material is supplied in rolls and has different heights and lengths. To be used as a support for climbing crops, the net must be well tensioned. When installing edging with a height of half a meter, it is recommended to use special posts. As supports, you can take fittings, pipes or wooden pins.

Specialty stores sell different types of plastic borders. Manufacturers offer detailed installation instructions for each type of fencing. Installation of different types of fences has some peculiarities. To erect a tape plastic curb, you will need a bayonet shovel for digging a trench, scissors or a construction knife for cutting material, a stapler to connect the ends of the fence. Some gardeners use a soldering iron or liquid nails to join the tape.

Work order:

• marking the site for the garden;
• digging a trench 10-15 cm deep (depending on the height of the curb tape);
• installation of plastic pins in the corners and perimeter to ensure optimal rigidity of the fence;
• inserting a tape curb into the prepared trench;
• backfilling with earth, compaction of soil;
• joining the edges of the material with staples or a soldering iron.

The installation of the labyrinth is carried out by the method of deepening the base of the planks into the compacted soil. Installation of garden boards is carried out by connecting collapsible elements to each other using grooved recesses and protruding fasteners. The structure must be fixed in the prepared area - for this, the columns that come with the kit should be driven in.

The plastic construction kit is easier to install. A sharp plastic peg is provided on the lower part of the products for fixing the fence in the ground. Installation consists in connecting parts and installing them in a selected area. To erect a fence made of plastic mesh, you need to measure the area of ​​the site and determine the optimal length of the material. In addition, support structures should be prepared, a shallow trench should be dug. It is recommended to install the posts every 2 meters. After preparatory work, the mesh is stretched around the perimeter of the garden bed and fixed on the supports.

Ready-made curbs are practical and durable. but some gardeners prefer to do with the use of improvised materials when landscaping a personal plot. For example, plastic boxes or boxes are used as fences. Such products are produced with a lattice bottom and walls. To prevent soil from spilling out beyond the fence, burlap or agrofibre is placed on the bottom and walls. Sometimes mobile flower beds are made from boxes - for this, special rollers are screwed to their bottom.

Ready-made curbs can be replaced with plastic bottles. For these purposes, it is best to select containers with the same design and volume. To erect a bottle fence, you need to prepare the selected area, dig a trench, set the bottles close to each other (deepening is done with the neck up or down - at the request of the gardener). The last stage is tamping the soil next to the curb. Ready-made curbs are often replaced with plastic clapboard, old PVC window sills, siding panels.

Tall beds with plastic framing are easy to use. They make it much easier for the gardener to care for the plants. To appreciate all the advantages of plastic structures, you should take into account some of the recommendations of experienced gardeners:

• to fill the beds or flower beds, you need to use loose soil;
• for framing large areas, you need to use the most durable and rigid material - a thin and high tape is not suitable for these purposes;
• to reduce the risk of deformation or overturning of plastic curbs, it is necessary to reinforce the erected structures with support posts.

Plastic fences do not need to be removed for the winter. It is advisable to disassemble the bed only for long-term storage of curbs.

The use of plastic borders is a great way to decorate your home garden and bring originality to its look. Tastefully selected decorative frames will make flower beds and beds more attractive, and a wide variety of ready-made solutions will allow you to choose the best option for your site. The photos below are beautiful examples showing how different types of plastic fencing can be used.

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