A keyhole garden bed can be one of the best ways to efficiently use an area for planting, especially when space is limited. The idea is simple, provide easy access to an area by creating a keyhole-looking entrance/path into the area (check out the photo to get an idea of how it looks).
An internet search will yield a plethora of different designs. Most of them are round but ours we made rectangularish to even better utilize space in our limited area of the side yard.
The goals for our planting bed were simple - we wanted it slightly raised to make it easier to work in and because the bed would sit on the north side of our house where the sun doesn't shine as much a higher bed would be able to receive more sun. We also wanted to utilize mostly natural and local materials.
We built it using local roundish river rocks, sand, clay earth from our yard and a small amount of cement. The mix ratio was 2 parts sand, 2 parts clay, and 1 part Portland cement. This ratio provided a nice consistency that balanced the use of natural materials with a final product that would withstand the elements of weather for many many years.
An internet search will yield a plethora of different designs. Most of them are round but ours we made rectangularish to even better utilize space in our limited area of the side yard.
The goals for our planting bed were simple - we wanted it slightly raised to make it easier to work in and because the bed would sit on the north side of our house where the sun doesn't shine as much a higher bed would be able to receive more sun. We also wanted to utilize mostly natural and local materials.
We built it using local roundish river rocks, sand, clay earth from our yard and a small amount of cement. The mix ratio was 2 parts sand, 2 parts clay, and 1 part Portland cement. This ratio provided a nice consistency that balanced the use of natural materials with a final product that would withstand the elements of weather for many many years.
Foundation base of wall completed
Top layer of wall going in
After finishing the wall we gave it ample time to cure. Then we filled the bed with a healthy compost blend and started planting.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Before
After!
BEFORE AND AFTER
Ready to plant
Plants are looking happy!
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