Introduction Choosing bedding plants for landscaping beds Types of landscaping beds In-ground beds Raised beds Containers

1. LANDSCAPING
BEDS
RANKOTH R.S.S.I

2. CONTENT
• Introduction
• Choosing bedding
plants for landscaping
beds
• Types of landscaping
beds
In-ground beds
Raised beds
Containers
• References

3. INTRODUCTION
• There are different types of landscaping beds
that can be used for planting flowers and
plants.
• Sometimes the space you have available or
the soil you have to work with will determine
what type of landscaping beds you will use.
• There are three major types of beds to
choose from.
• There are inground beds, a raised beds,
or containers, can all be types of beds to
choose from when planting.

4. CHOOSING BEDDING PLANTS
FOR LANDSCAPING BEDS
• Blooms quickly after planting
• Free of insects or diseases
• Tolerant to adverse conditions
• Continues to bloom for a long time
• Attractive flowers and foliage that suits the
design purpose
• Produce more flowers
• Dwarf habit
• Amazing range of flower colors

5. Types of Landscaping
beds
1. In-Ground Beds
2. Raised Beds
3. Containers

6. IN-GROUND
BEDS
• Garden beds are
prepared directly in the
ground level with the
soil surface.
• Can use visible edge or
physical border, around
the beds .
• beds are 1m width,
15-20 height and 3m
long

7. Advantages
 lots of flexibility in design and layout
 Little requirement for materials to start
 No building materials, no imported soil.
 can be easy to prepare
Disadvantages
 relies on type of in-ground soil at site
 may be difficult to dig if soil is rocky

8. RAISED BEDS
• Beds are like in-ground
beds with a raised edge
or border.
• Borders are made from
materials such as
wood, plastic, blocks,
concrete and etc.
• Beds are 1m width ,15-
20 height and 3m long

9. Advantages
 can provide clear garden definition in
design and layout
 variety of materials available to use as
frame for beds
 beneficial in areas where gardening site's
soil is in poor condition
Disadvantages
 framing materials may be costly
depending upon what is chosen to be
used

10. CONTAINERS
• Ceramic, recycled plastic,
and other types of plastic
containers are normally
used.
• Other cast-off containers
can also use- old
bathtubs, sinks,
wheelbarrows
• Planting containers need
drainage holes and left
outdoors.
• Media : 1:1:1- compost
:coir dust :sand.

11. Advantages
 complete flexibility in location; can even be
placed in areas where there is no soil
 excellent for use in areas with limited space
 containers come in a variety of sizes, from
the very smallest to the very largest you can
find
 Create to beautify any ground
Disadvantages
 often requires a special soil mix
 will require additional care as to water
and/or fertilization needs
 Can be costly

12. REFERENCES
• www.gardenbrief.com/g
ardening_beds.html
• Lecture notes

13. THANK YOU