Black is making its way to our gardens: first we saw a lot of black planters, then black fences became a huge trend, and now we are considering black garden beds. While Scandinavian have been using black stain for gardens for a long time, we are just starting to figure out if they match our gardens. A black garden bed looks nowhere but boring and can become a game-changer in your outdoor space. How to pull off such a feature? Here are some ideas.
Black Garden Bed Advantages
A black edge of a garden bed instantly elevates the look of the whole garden making it more sophisticated. Black is a perfect backdrop for any kinds of plant or bloom, it will stand out much more than in a white or neutral backdrop. Black delivers that stylish Scandinavian feel making even a simple flower look gorgeous. If you have an edible garden, it will also look much more stylish with black. A black garden bed will create a stark contrast with white walls or will match a black fence. There are two ways to make your garden beds black: staining and painting.
The narrow garden bed with a metal edge is paired with a black metal fence and white pebbles for a contrast.
This relaxed cottage-style garden is done with black garden beds and trellis, some baskets and vases and simple blooms and greenery.
Black metal garden beds look very sleek and stylish and bright flowers in them create a bold contrast.
This Scandinavian space is done with a black garden house and hammock, black garden beds and planters.
The refined modern space is done with black garden beds that feature grasses, topiaries, moss and even a tree.
The low garden bed shows off some vegetables and greens and pebbles are a nice match for such black stain.
This vegetable spot features three raised garden beds in black, with a hedge and topiaries around.
The lovely garden with black beds and planters shows off blooms and greens, and it works perfect with the lawn.
Pretty and small black stained beds feature metal arches for covering them in case of frost.
The large garden features pebbles and black garden beds with edible plants. There's a large trellis for climbing plants.
What Black Paint To Choose For Garden Beds?
It’s very important to choose a paint or a stain that is non-toxic and won’t affect the plants. Some examples of non-toxic paint include milk paint (made from natural ingredients like milk protein, organic pigment, and lime) and VOC-free latex paints (VOC stands for volatile organic compounds). Once the paint on the exterior of your raised beds has dried, be sure to follow up with natural beeswax or a polycrylic finish to give your beds a final layer of protection from moisture and sunlight.
This covered black garden bed can bed used to grow some plants even in harsh climates.
This is how you pull off a stylish modern garden with edibles and blooms: curved garden beds are done with black corrugated metal, and there are two arches.
Built-in black garden beds perfectly match the exterior walls and terrace itself. Blooms break the monotony of the color.
The refined garden with black metal garden beds shows off arches, which will be later covered with vines.
The garden shows off a number of black garden beds with edibles, a tree and some mulch on the ground, and it looks ultra-modern.
The whole edible garden is done with black garden beds that are built with wood and metal and together with mulch they create a lovely modern look.
The raised garden beds are used for growing blooms, and the frame with lights make them look cuter.
These lovely garden beds show off some greenery, blooms and veggies, and stones, on which they are placed, add interest.
A simple vegetable garden will become bold and chic if you stain the beds black.
Adding black to a garden will automatically make it more and eye-catchy. A smart choice of plants and flowers will finish off the look.
What Black Stain To Choose For Garden Beds?
Look for a water-based wood stain, something that’s low-VOC, solvent-free, and eco-friendly. These stains are odorless and won’t cause headaches as you apply them. Staining is more for the aesthetic nature of the wood by adding that rich color and enhancing the visual interest of the wood grain. It’s best to follow the stain with a natural wood sealer product.
The black garden is done with black garden beds, which are used to grow greens and herbs, and the rest of the space is also styled with black.
The black garden beds are secured with metal, and over them there's a greenhouse frame with bulbs.
The small garden is styled with raised black garden beds with catchy flowers, and they look gorgeous with black.
This edible garden is styled with black garden beds, gravel and a black fence plsu cocnrete planters and a bench, and it looks very chic.
A black garden bed will look really spectacular with greenery or bright flowers in it.
If you have a veggie garden next to the terrace, make it chic and stylish with black stain.
This black bed is built into the deck, and it creates a perfect backdrop for greenery and white blooms in it.
A black fence is paired with black garden beds, with lots of greenery, topiaries and blooms. (via frenchyfancy).
Black garden beds with frames and a black pergola, a lot of greenery and trees make up a cool Scandinavian space. (via instagram).
Sleek and chic black metal garden beds with arches are amazing for any garden. (via lettucegrowsomething).
How To Paint Or Stain Garden Beds Black?
Start from untreated wood or metal and clean the surface properly before applying anything. Check that whatever you’re considering purchasing is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and safe. Don’t apply anything inside except for a wood preservative, if it’s wood. Use brushes or foam rollers to apply the paint or stain, let it dry and then add one more coat.
Raised black garden beds with tall and and bright flowers show off all their beauty and create a privacy screen. (via dreamingofhomemaking).
Black garden beds make a lovely frame for any kinds of plants and look nice with everything. (via gardenista).
A white house and a black garden create a stark contrast, and the arch will be covered with blooming vines.
This stylish space is done with gravel, black garden beds and trellis and stylish blooming edging.
Pair up a black wooden fence and black garden beds, and the greenery will look bold and eye-catchy in such a backdrop.
This Scandinavian nook shows a lot of black: garden beds, trellis, lamps and watering cans.
A small garden bed stained black is a cool solution to contrast the white exterior wall.
There's nothing cooler than a black garden bed for bright flowers and lush greenery, it's a perfect frame.
This small and elegant edible garden is done with black garden beds and an arch that will be covered with vines later.
The large space shows off black garden beds, long and narrow ones, with trellis and bright flowers.