Why should I garden with a Teich Garden System?
How big is a Teich Garden System?
What is a raised planting bed?
Why does the Teich Garden System feature walkways?
How does the embedded watering system work?
Why do we bring in garden soil for our raised beds?
Where on my property can I place a Teich Garden System?
How do I maintain my Teich Garden System?
Unique features of the Teich Raised Bed Garden System
Why should I garden with a Teich Garden System?
The biggest attraction of Teich Garden Systems to most people is the fact that deer, rabbits and other critters can’t get in. Many of our customers are former vegetable gardeners who gave up gardening in frustration after losing crops to four-legged invaders time and again.
There are many other features that make gardening with a Teich Garden System a unique experience. Our gardens are virtually weed-free because we install them with a high-quality weed blocking landscape film mulch. You have the ability to water your garden while on vacation since each garden features a garden water timer. The exterior walls act as trellises for vines and other crawling plants, dramatically increasing the yield that can be obtained from a relatively small growing space.
In addition, a Teich Garden System can be placed virtually anywhere on your property and is an activity that the whole family can enjoy.
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How big is a Teich Garden System?
We are able to build Teich Garden Systems in a variety of sizes, ranging from as small as 8 feet x 10 feet up to 50 feet x 75 feet, or larger. However, our most popular garden size is 12 feet x 16 feet. Garden systems this size include 4 large planting beds, 2 small bonus planting beds and three walkways.
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What is a raised planting bed?
Raised planting beds are a gardening technique that refers to a planting bed that sits above rather than below the surface of the ground. Raised beds enhance drainage and the ability of sunlight to heat the soil and plant roots, leading to healthier plants, longer planting seasons and larger harvests. There is an ergonomic benefit, too – because we raise the planting surface off the ground gardeners have an easier time tending their gardens.
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Why does the Teich Garden System feature walkways?
Wide walkways permit gardeners easy access to every square inch of the planting surface. We use over two tons of river rock in our walkways to provide a stable and sure-footed path which doesn’t get muddy and allows use of gardening stools or benches. Our walkways can be designed to accommodate handicapped access and various special needs.
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How does the embedded watering system work?
The built-in watering system is emblematic of what we’re all about – ease and simplicity. We attach a custom made manifold to each Teich Garden System that delivers water to a solid brass faucet in each main garden bed. Then, we attach soaker hoses to the internal faucets to direct water to the individual planting beds. A garden water timer is then installed allowing your garden to become self-watering when needed. We believe that this system is the most efficient way to water your garden; however the Teich Garden System is built to accommodate many methods of water delivery.
Please be aware that we install our gardens ready to connect the embedded watering system to a standard outdoor hose and other water connection at the garden site. The homeowner is responsible to have water available at the garden site.
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Why do we bring in garden soil for our raised beds?
We want all our customers to get the best possible results growing their crops or plants using their Teich Garden System. Our gardens require approximately 5000 lbs of soil and we use only 100% bagged Valfei organic garden soil and amenders. This assures our customers gardening in a clean, healthy growing medium. When desired, we can mix custom soils to meet customer specifications for particular crops.
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Where on my property can I place a Teich Garden System?
Working within the parameters of your town zoning ordinances, the garden structure can be placed almost anywhere that gets plenty of sun. We can install gardens on hillsides, rocky terrain and other inhospitable locations previously considered unsuitable.
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How do I maintain my Teich Garden System?
Your Teich Garden System requires very little maintenance. It is built with the finest quality materials to ensure many years of successful gardening. Prior to winter frost it is necessary to disconnect the water source from the garden and bleed out the water from the line. If you need us to make a service calls to assist you with your winter preparation email us at services@teichgardensystems.com or call 1-888-622-5822. In the spring, prior to planting, the soil in your raised garden beds should be amended with compost. The only other maintenance your garden will require is staining every 3 to 4 years (about one hour of work).
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Unique Features of the Teich Raised Bed Gardening System
- The entire garden structure is protected. This creates a protective seal which prevents small animals like rabbits, groundhogs, woodchucks from burrowing up through the bottom of the garden.
- The garden walls are over 7 feet tall to keep out deer and other larger animals.
- The garden structure requires no cementing of posts or other permanent attachments to the ground. It is completely free standing.
- The garden is constructed using wood joinery techniques that offer an all wood environment inside the garden with no exposed metal to rust or corrode.
- There is a self watering system which can utilize electronic timers. A hose faucet is installed for optimum ease.
- The watering feature includes a custom-made manifold with faucets to control zones in the garden. This feature allows each garden bed to be watered independently if desired.
- The garden is designed to allow plants to grow up through the open top. A row cover, sunshade, or light netting can be placed to protect plants from the elements or birds if needed. The exterior walls of our structure are made of heavy gauge coated wire to support vines and trellising.
- The structure is bolted and screwed together which allows it to be disassembled. It is possible to relocate the garden if necessary. The garden structure can be placed almost anywhere on a property and on almost any terrain.
- The garden beds are specially designed so that plants can easily be reached with minimal bending. Walkways are also spaced to provide ample room to tend the garden.
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