Plastic board for beds: features of framing beds
When organizing garden beds, wooden fences are used less and less. They are being replaced by plastic fencing. This will not only improve the quality of care for vegetable crops, but also give the land a beautiful appearance. Plastic boards come in different types and have proven excellent quality fencing for flower beds and beds.
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Plastic board: description
There is a wide range of plastic fencing, differing in shape and size:
- Plastic tape. It is a flexible border that is used to frame raised beds. Its height is about 20-50 cm.
- Garden board. This design consists of panels about 15 cm high and up to 3 m long. Garden boards are more durable than border strips.
- Garden designer. One of the types of PVC borders, thanks to which you can create beds of various shapes. This design is assembled into one whole.
You can purchase plastic panels that imitate various materials: wood, stone, etc. However, this option is for those who have the money and can increase the budget for the purchase of plastic panels. PVC is used in various fields. Quite often, plastic panels are used to create fences.
Plastic fencing for garden beds has the following advantages:
- Selecting a design option and form
- Practicality and durability
- Soil moisture retention
- Easy to install
- Low temperature resistance
- Availability
PVC fencing is quite practical and does not require special installation skills. Even under the influence of sunlight and atmospheric precipitation it is not destroyed. It is not recommended to purchase a cheap plastic product, as it will quickly lose its color and break in the first winter.
Main functions of fencing for garden beds
For many gardeners, garden bed fencing is used for decorative purposes, but the border has other functions. The fence prevents weeds from entering a limited area. This is due to the fact that the lower part of the border is buried to the depth of the root mass.
Plants, breeding rhizomes, will not go beyond the fence. When planning an irregularly shaped bed, fencing allows you to maintain the desired shape. In addition, when watering plants, the water will not spread and go beyond the boundaries. The fence also allows you to group seedlings, creating convenient paths around the site.
The number of rodents, insects and other pests will be significantly reduced. Plastic fencing has many advantages, which is why it is very popular among gardeners and gardeners.
Features of use
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Plastic boards for beds are very easy and simple to install. First you need to measure the bed and make the corresponding measurements on the plastic panel. PVC should be cut carefully using stationery knife. Next, dig a trench of arbitrary depth along the perimeter of the beds.
Then the panels are installed and dug in on both sides. The earth is compacted well. Both sides are connected with special pegs, which are included in the kit.
If old plastic was used to install the fence for the beds, then the joints must be connected with special corners. They can be purchased at a hardware store. After installing the plastic panels, they can be painted in the desired color to blend in with other buildings.
Application
Flexible plastic structures can be used to separate flower areas and lawns from paths. The bed does not wash out and retains its shape well. Using plastic fencing tape, you can make flower beds and beds of various shapes: oval, round, etc.
This significantly expands design possibilities. Thanks to the ribbon fencing, you can make multi-tiered beds and flower beds. Such flower beds will look great as decoration in front of the front of the house.
All this will expand your design possibilities. In addition, plastic garden boards can be used to enclose a children's sandbox and recreation area. A variety of color panels allows you to create an original composition that decorates plot.
