Protecting raised beds from frost: 5 effective tips

Hochbeet Praxistipps
Protecting raised beds from frost: 5 effective tips


The most important points at a glance

  • To protect plants in raised beds even during sudden night frosts, the site recommends various measures such as covering them with natural materials, mulching, and using horticultural fleece.
  • The advantages of metal raised beds are particularly emphasized, as they retain heat well and thus promote plant growth; The ELEO Monterosso raised bed is presented as a robust and versatile model. Simple practical tips, such as proper watering and a smart plant selection, round off the recommendations and offer gardeners helpful support for a successful start to the season. Protecting your raised bed from frost – the 5 best tips ... Tip: Smart Plant Selection

    In April and May, the weather can still be very unpredictable. Sudden frost – which often occurs at night in spring – endangers the still-tender plants in your raised bed. To prevent your green charges from freezing, you should equip your raised bed with appropriate precautions when frost is imminent.

    From the right cover to protective fleece: We'll show you the five best tips for protecting your raised bed from frost.

    Discover our modern raised beds made of metal or Corten steel

    Our ELEO metal raised beds impress with a modern design and high weather resistance. Another advantage: Metal conducts heat quickly into the soil – for improved plant growth. Order now!

    1. Tip: Cover with natural materials

    Cover your raised bed plants with a layer of straw, brushwood, or fleece. This helps retain heat in the raised bed and makes it harder for frost to penetrate. It's important that the covering isn't too thick so that light can still reach the plants and air can circulate sufficiently.

    Watering can head in close-up in raised bed

    Moist soil retains heat better. Image source: pixabay.com, kaboompics

     

    Tip 2: Watering – moist soil is better

    Keep the soil in your raised bed moist. Moist soil retains heat better than dry soil. It's best to water your bed in the late afternoon or evening. This helps retain moisture overnight.

    Close-up of bark mulch

    Mulch not only keeps weeds away – it also retains heat. Image source: pixabay.com, corrode2k 

    Tip 3: Mulching for Heat Retention

    Mulch in raised beds not only protects against unwanted weeds, but also helps to prevent frost. Add organic mulch such as bark mulch, shredded straw, compost, or even leaves to the raised bed and cover the soil. The mulch helps retain heat in the raised bed.

    Moist protective fleece over vegetable plants during frost

    You can find breathable protective fleece at a well-stocked garden center. Image source: pixabay.com, Nordseher

    4. Tip: Plant protection fleece protects against frost

    Plant protection fleece is a special woven material that is breathable and protects your delicate raised bed plants from frost. It is available in any well-stocked garden center. It is simply laid on top of the raised bed and thus prevents the frost from penetrating the bed.

    Young spinach plants in close-up in a raised bed

    Image source: pixabay.com, ha11ok

    5. Tip: Smart Plant Selection

    When planning your raised bed planting, consider whether the plants are sensitive to frost. Various vegetables and herbs are frost-resistant. This reduces the risk of frost damage. Examples of frost-resistant plants that can be grown in raised beds in spring include:

    • Spinach
    • Arugula
    • Leeks
    • Leading boards
    • Jerusalem artichokes

     

    Discover our raised beds

    Hochbeet Monterosso 45x90x68 cm in pulverbeschichtet Anthrazit als 3D-Modell Hochbeet Monterosso 90x90x68 cm in pulverbeschichtet Anthrazit bepflanzt in einem grünen Garten
    from £127.60
    from £127.60
    £159.50
    Sold out
    Hochbeet Manarola 40x136x100 cm aus Cortenstahl als 3D-Modell Hochbeet Manarola hinter einer Sitzgelegenheit auf einer Terrasse | Cortenstahl
    from £242.00
    from £242.00
    £302.50
    Sold out
    Pflanzkübel Vernazza 40x40x40 cm in pulverbeschichtet Anthrazit als 3D-Modell Pflanzkübel Vernazza 40x40x40 in Metall bepflanzt vor einem grünen Garten
    from £87.12
    from £87.12
    £108.90
    Sold out
    Pflanzkübel Vernazza 40x40x40 cm aus Cortenstahl als 3D-Modell Pflanzkübel Vernazza 80x80x40 cm aus Cortenstahl als 3D-Modell
    from £122.32
    from £122.32
    £152.90
    Sold out
    Hochbeet Manarola 40x136x100 cm in pulverbeschichtet Anthrazit als 3D-Modell Hochbeet Manarola freistehend in einem Garten mit ELEO Pavillon | Pulverbeschichtet anthrazit
    from £175.12
    from £175.12
    £218.90
    Sold out
    Hochbeet Monterosso Cortenstahl (unbeschichtet) 45x90x68cm Hochbeet Monterosso bepflanzt neben einem kleinen Weg zum Wintergarten | Cortenstahl
    from £175.12
    from £175.12
    £218.90
    Sold out

     

    Tip: Also read our guide on how to properly plant your raised bed.

Annett Zahn
by Annett Zahn Annett Zahn

Plants and herbs are my passion. From a young age, I was able to build up a wealth of knowledge in this area, which my garden constantly benefits from.

Back to Blog
Back to top
The voucher can be redeemed once with a minimum order value of €250.
We are here for you!

Monday to Friday: 8am-6pm

+49 (0) 9565 / 50 917 0
customerservice@eleo-garden.co.uk

WhatsApp Chat | +49 (0) 179 4251480