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- The pase depth of the raised bed is crucial for ergonomics
- Deep bending damages the back - Ergonomic gardening
- How deep can a raised bed be?
- Tips
A raised bed should have a back-friendly height
The pase depth of the raised bed is crucial for ergonomics
Raised beds are available in many colors, shapes and sizes. There are small raised beds for the balcony, large vegetable raised beds in the garden or privacy screens in front of the terrace. There are table raised beds, low stair landets and many more. All these forms have in common that they should be built in terms of their height, depth and length from ergonomic point of view - otherwise back pain is inevitable.
Deep bending damages the back - Ergonomic gardening
Anyone who places a raised bed in the garden often does so for the sake of convenient gardening. Pretty much every gardener knows the feeling that after a long afternoon weeding in the garden sets in: tormenting back pain, which with a bit of bad luck persists for a few days to weeks. Ideally, the raised bed is designed so that you can work comfortably standing or sitting and reach anywhere.
How deep can a raised bed be?
In terms of height, such a bed should reach you to the pelvic can - depending on your height between 80 and 100 inches high. On the other hand, if you want to work the raised bed in a sitting position, a height between 50 and 60 centimeters and an integrated seat are recommended. The bed depth or bed width in turn depends on your arm length. As with countertops, for example, for the fitted kitchen, it is best to choose between 120 and 140 centimeters for a free-standing bed that can be walked on from both sides. An ajar bed should not be wider than 60 to 70 centimeters, after all, you can reach this only from one side.
Tips
Of course, if you want to build a small raised bed for your kids, you need to use custom dimensions - an adult sized raised bed is simply too big for the little ones and therefore uncomfortable. However, keep in mind that children grow fast. Ideally, the raised bed can be adjusted in height and depth - then you and your kids will enjoy it all the more.