Exquisite geometric french beds

02-08-2018

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French beds are high beds of regular geometric shape. Their creation is subject to strict symmetry. They represent a quadrangle of regular shape or a circle divided by paved paths into equal compartments. In the central part of the building an “accent” in the form of a bench or sculpture is placed.

Construction features

The main feature is a neat arrangement of plants, taking into account color and floristics. At the same time it is necessary to separate the beds with borders made of durable materials. It can be a stone, metal or wood.

Such a peculiar decor of the site will be the best option for those who appreciate beauty and order.

You can make it yourself, but for this you need to take into account some of the nuances.

Types of layout

There are 2 types of decorative placement of beds.

Square

In this case, made high seats - about 30 cm from the surface of the earth. The beds should be the same size.

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The form can be:

diamond shaped
rectangular
triangular

Total settles four squares, which are combined into one large regular quadrilateral.

A circle

It is divided into several beds. Mezhi go from the central part of the circle. They can be made in the form of paved or gravel paths. This option is convenient due to the fact that between the beds will not appear weeds.

In the gardens, stylized as retro, you can use forged beds for decoration of the lattice. At the same time, openwork elements in fences are only welcome. Birds, plants, animals - all this can be embodied in forging.

Instead of any architectural elements in this case will have to use glass balls on sticks or scarecrow.

If you think that not everything worked out, divert attention to the bright detail. For this purpose, a large pot with medicinal plants - nasturtium or calendula is well suited. As a vessel, a large clay pot or an old bucket can be used, which, if necessary, can be painted with original patterns.

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Choosing a place

It is recommended to place the French beds in the most prominent place of the site. In this case, the best option would be the execution of the beds in staggered order or in the form of a square.

The choice of a place is affected by one more thing. The layout depends on whether you intend to carry out planting works manually or use special equipment.

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What to plant: vegetables, herbs, flowers

Planted on the described form of garden decoration can be anything you like.

The main thing - do not disturb the harmony of the garden. Pay attention when choosing plants worth on:

fruiting;
light-loving;
the size;
flowering time.

Many prefer in favor of spicy herbs. But if you add radishes and carrots to them, the garden will not lose its decorative effect, it will just become a little more useful.

Add bed garden brightness will help planting undersized flowers and leaf lettuce.

Beautifully on a bed look and vegetables. The optimal combination, put on the facility:

fennel;
beetroot;
flowers;
curly parsley;
onions perennial;
garden quinoa

From medicinal plants, choose:

hyssop;
calendula;
lavender;
marigolds;
echinacea;
sage;
nasturtiums

You can plant everything, as long as the plant stands out with a bright spot, it is healthy and well-groomed.

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Important nuances

It is not necessary to alternately plant annuals and perennials on the same bed. Otherwise, digging annuals, you risk damaging the roots of other crops. The best option to plant annual species at the edges of the beds.
“Aggressive” plants, such as mint, are grown by separating them from other “neighbors”. To do this, mint can be planted in a pot, an old box, or separated using sheets of tin.
When planting vegetable crops in the first place pay attention to the soil. Then all other plants are fitted to them. In order to take care of them was convenient, it is better to arrange the rows across.
Along the perimeter of the garden is best to place fruit bushes and plants. They will protect the French bed from the cold winds.

Spectacular combinations

When planning geometrical beds it is allowed to mix various plants and cultures. So, on the plot with sorrel, you can plant hyssop, beets feel good next door to parsley, red cabbage is not against settling with yellow marigolds.

What other options are worth a look?

Against the background of the pharmaceutical chamomile, blue cornflowers or red monarda look great.

A great option is to plant together sea cineraria, parsley, shisty shaggy, hyssop and oregano.

With onions, calendula or marigolds and carrots feel good.

Another good combination is sage with celery, fennel, and dill.

A decorative garden bed is the best choice for those who value order in their garden plot and are ready to care for planted crops. The choice of plants depends on the taste and preferences of the owner.