A bench planter will be loved by all ages! Image credit: @ ourcapefarmcharm Here Are Some Planter Seating Ideas to Get You Started! 1. British Recycled Plastics matching bench and planter box When choosing the best types of flowers and plants to use in a raised flower bed, there are several factors to consider. Here are some suggestions for plants that are well-suited to raised flower beds: This 4’ x 4’ raised garden bed is a manageable size but still provides plenty of planting space. This size of bed is the first step towards creating a square foot raised bed, which is a great way to keep your plants and produce well-organised. Glen Peskett, DIY expert and owner of tool supplier Saxton Blades recommends following the steps to create the perfect wooden seating that looks good and is easy to create.

If construction is not your thing, don’t be discouraged! Simply throwing a mattress or ground pad on the floor along with a sleeping bag will work nicely. The price difference is quite considerable between the sleeper (200x100mm x 2.4m) and the construction timber I used (145x45mm x 2.4m).

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Ensure that the side slats are flush up against the outer posts so that there will be no gaps between the side assemblies. Use 3” screws to tighten them. There should be no wiggle in the garden bed at this time, and all corners should be flush. 4. Add soil Beds with a drawbridge style mattress close to one side similar to a murphy bed but the mattress folds like an accordion instead of staying flat.

Overwintering crops can suffer from waterlogged garden soil leading to rot and poor growth. Crops like garlic need to be planted in the Autumn or early Spring but will not thrive in a damp environment. Raised beds solve this issue by raising the soil level above ground and vastly improving drainage. There is a simple reason why raised garden beds and planters are so popular for growing vegetables - they make it much easier. Raised beds take less time to weed because of their relatively small area and comfortable working height. The soil remains friable and easy to work with while pests are easily controlled. Soil and plant feeds can also be accurately and economically applied, due to the concentrated nature of raised bed growing. The benefit of a portable raised bed is that it can be moved to a sheltered location in bad weather. Large planters or pots offer the same benefits. Fixing wheels to your planter like the model pictured above will make moving it around your patio exceptionally easy.Allowing for more efficient maintenance than a longer, rectangular bed, U-shaped beds give you access to all areas of the bed from one spot. U-shaped beds can be a lot larger than rectangular beds while providing the same easy maintenance. Integrating a bench seat will give you a cosy and contained area to relax. Make the seats with 2 supports for each plank, and nail these securely to the wall of the planter box. Then attach the seat plank and secure it in place with screws or nails and wood glue (if you decide to use that too). The seats can be sanded down and protected with varnish, oil or whatever method you choose. Level off the area underneath the side walls and place guides at the 4 corners. Then assemble the planks ensuring you have a correct 90-degree angle at the corners. Continue to add planks sequentially until your planter is completed. Divide different sections of your garden such as the patio and lawn by using raised beds. Creating zones in your garden can make the space appear bigger, while also screening certain areas from overlooking neighbours.