Raised bed soil for filling gabion and metal raised beds: So your plants thrive optimally

Raised beds are versatile design elements in the garden that make it easier to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers. However, the correct filling of the raised bed plays a decisive role in ensuring that the plants thrive optimally. In this blog article, you will learn how to fill your gabion or metal raised bed correctly, what advantages the layered filling system offers and why our special raised bed soil is the perfect basis for healthy plants and high yields.

Why a raised bed in the garden?

Raised beds are not only visually appealing, but also offer numerous practical advantages:

1. Back-friendly working: Thanks to the raised structure, plants can be tended and harvested without bending down.
2. Optimal soil heat: Raised beds store heat better than ground-level beds, which leads to earlier and higher yields.
3. Protection against pests and weeds: Slugs and weeds have a much harder time penetrating the bed.
4. Better nutrient supply: Filling in layers creates ideal growing conditions for plants.
5. Versatile use: Whether vegetables, herbs or ornamental plants - a raised bed offers a wide range of planting options.

With the right raised bed and professional layering, you can ensure that your plants are optimally cared for all year round.

Fill raised beds correctly: The layering system explained

Filling in layers is crucial for the optimal growth of your plants. Our Pro Natur raised bed filling system offers the ideal combination of base filling, compost and raised bed soil - perfectly coordinated for healthy plants and high-yield harvests.

1. the base filling - stability and air circulation

• Properties: The coarse structure of the base filling ensures stability and good aeration in the lower area of the raised bed.
• Function: This layer serves as drainage and prevents waterlogging. It also forms a solid foundation for the other layers.

2. the compost layer - nutrient supply

• Material: High-quality green compost and TIMPOR wood fiber
• Properties: This organic middle layer supplies the plants with important nutrients and supports soil life.
• Function: The compost decomposes slowly and continuously releases nutrients to the upper layers.

3. raised bed soil - the perfect planting layer

• Material: Nutrient-rich soil with the addition of mycorrhiza cultures
• Properties: The fine structure of the raised bed soil forms the top layer of the raised bed and provides the plants with ideal growing conditions.
• Function: Mycorrhiza cultures improve the plants' nutrient uptake and promote healthy root growth.

What is mycorrhiza and why is it important?

Mycorrhiza refers to a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. These microorganisms are widespread in nature and offer many benefits:

• Improved nutrient uptake: mycorrhiza helps plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil more efficiently.
• Stronger roots: The symbiosis makes the root system grow stronger and more resistant.
• Higher yields: Healthy plants produce higher yields - ideal for vegetable and herb cultivation.
• Natural protection: Mycorrhiza strengthens the plants' defenses against soil diseases and stress factors.

The addition of mycorrhiza cultures in our raised bed soil therefore ensures vigorous growth and high-yield harvests.

Advantages of the Pro Natur raised bed filling system

Our raised bed filling system has been specially developed for optimum results in raised beds. Here are the most important advantages:

1. Optimally matched layers: Each layer fulfills a specific function that supports plant growth.
2. 100% natural raw materials: All products are made from renewable raw materials and bear the Ökostelle organic green stamp.
3. Easy to use: The filling system is easy to handle and makes your raised bed ready for use quickly.
4. Sustainable solution: The natural materials turn the raised bed into an independent humus producer.

With this system, you can create ideal conditions for healthy plants and successful harvests - easily and without great effort.

Raised metal bed - new in the Gabiona online shop

Before filling the raised bed, it is important to choose the right design. In addition to our popular gabion raised beds, we now also offer metal raised beds in our online store.

Advantages of metal raised beds:

• Robust and durable: galvanized sheet metal is weather-resistant and rust-proof - ideal for year-round use in the garden.
• Easy to clean: A damp cloth is all it takes to keep the raised bed clean.
• Independent humus production: As metal raised beds have no soil, the organic materials inside decompose and produce valuable humus.
• Modern design: The clean look blends perfectly into any garden design.

Whether made of metal or gabions - both variants provide a solid foundation for planting and can be individually adapted to your needs.

How to fill your raised bed step by step:

1.Choose the location:

• The raised bed should be on a level surface and ideally get enough sun.

2. start with the base filling:

• Fill the bottom layer with the shredded softwood filling from the Pro Natur range.

3. add the compost layer:

• Spread the raised bed compost evenly over the base layer.

4. finish with raised bed soil:

• Fill in the raised bed soil as the top layer and smooth the surface.

5 Plant the raised bed:

• Choose vegetables, herbs or flowers depending on the season and place the plants in the soil.

Conclusion: Healthy plants and rich yields with the right raised bed soil

A raised bed is the ideal solution for anyone who enjoys gardening and wants to get the most out of their garden space. With the Pro Natur raised bed filling system, consisting of base filling, compost and raised bed soil, you can create perfect growing conditions for your plants.

Safe, fast, private: Whether vegetables, herbs or flowers - with the right filling and care, your plants will thrive and reward you with healthy harvests.

Visit our online store, discover the right raised beds made of gabions or metal and order the perfect raised bed soil today. Turn your garden into a green paradise and enjoy the pleasure of growing your own food! 🌱✨