Garden Supplies Q&A

Question 1

Cian Lynch

Hi folks. I'm considering an allotment bed 6ft x 3ft, 14 inches. This would fill it but how much excess would there be, I have a small yard with no space for large excess so weighing up options. Thanks in advance.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 2

Mr Green

Hilooking to buy an electric propagator, could you provide some specific details please on what temperatures are achieved in the different propagators, and exactly how they work. Would like to put the propagator in the shed in the garden (natural light p...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 3

patrick

do you sell the blue twine as is in the clips as you have said is is easy to seen that the brown

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Large Ball Of Jute Garden Twine

Question 4

John

I have set up my new Vitopod. So far so good!1. The instructions are unclear where they refer to "not immersing the base in water" Can I get water on the base of the Vitopod i.e. inside, where I place the seedlings? Or must the interior base be...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 5

Jude

I need the grey version of this and it’s not clear what colour it is. Is this the brown wood one? Photos show both colours

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 6

LOUISE BRADY

Hello, I have bought a few grow grids. Was planning on using one for pototoes. But how do you harvest the potatoes with the growgrid on? Will it pull up over 1 potatoe plant? And how to earth up underneath the grid? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 7

RosemaryHarrison

What is the difference between perlite and vermiculite please

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vermiculite Medium Grade Soil Improver

Question 8

Jason Winfield

Thanks Niall. Last question, would you recommend killing off the current grass or just turn the current soil over prior to laying the new top soil?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 9

Jason Winfield

Are you still delivering at the moment and if I was to order this evening, when would I get the soil (plus a raised bed)?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 10

Jason Winfield

Hi, trying to repair a lawn after some paving work. Some areas require lifting up approx. 2". Would this be suitable? Should I use some sand first?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 11

Clare

Hi there, I have 3 raised beds 1.8m by 1.2m. I was planning on running the dripper cable up and down 3 times. Is it ok to loop the cable around or should I cut it and install elbow joints at each turn? Many Thanks. Clare

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Drip Irrigation System (16mm Parts Picker)

Question 12

Shaun Hennessy

Hi. I have had this timer in place all last year, very pleased with it. However the screen is now "frozen" and no buttons seem to work. Is it possible to do a factory reset or something?Thanks Shaun

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Baccara automatic water timer

Question 13

Jason Pacey

I have a raised bed which is 1.2m x 3.7m and already have the connectors etc. Are you able to supply the pipe for the 5 hoops and connecting ridge lengths please.? What total length would be required.? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tubing 120cm lengths

Question 14

Timothy Garratt

Do you have similar-sized rolls of 35gsm? If so, do you have them in stock?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Horticultural Fleece in 2m x 100m bulk rolls

Question 15

Ruth

Hi guys - if buying the large size 'D' mat, could I cut it into pieces to use on 4 or 5 separate raised beds please? thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 16

Mary O'Neill

Does this also repel bees? Another garlic spray I was looking at does.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garlic Wonder Pest Spray Concentrate 500ml

Question 17

Mark

How deep is the trough? Is this suitable for a roof terrace?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 18

Julie

Can one use deer netting rather than bird netting on the mini polytunnel kit?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 19

Virginia Chipperfield

Hello Quickcrop,I've laid out the timber poles to put together my mini poly tunnels but I'm not sure if the short poles should be fixed inside or outside the long ones, and can't make it out on the instructions or video. If the short poles go outside the...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 20

Dawn Coe

Hello,Thinking of buying some of these for school. Can you confirm how much compost would be needed for each bed. Thank you

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Schools > Timber Schools Bed Kit

Question 21

Frank Hartung

When delivered to Germany, is the heated Vitapod coming with a European power plug or is it a British one?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 22

Katharine

I am finding it very hard to put the kit together. The tubes are very difficult to connect and when they do, they come apart very easily! I have been told that soaking the ends of the tubes in hot water helps but have not found this effective. Any other a...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 23

Lisa

Hi, I would love to know whether you think the growgrid mats would be suitable in my cut flower patch? Obviously keen on anything that will reduce weeding!! 🤣 Thanks for any advice,

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 24

Heather Johnstone

Do you charge extra to post to IV63 postcode. We are in the central highlands near Inverness.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 25

Natalia

HiI am looking for small politunnel about 3,5 m long to grow my cucumber which require special wheater condition. Its a quit exposed and windy allotment. Need to be durable and sutable for cucumber, radish, salad etc. Could I have some advise please.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 26

John

At the top of the blade, where you would place your foot to dig, is the metal folded over or is it just flat like the rest of the blade?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

True Temper Digging Shovel

Question 27

Helen

Hi, what type of light does this give as in cool or warm white. Thank you.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Lighting > Truro Solar Wall Light

Question 28

David Atterbury

Please could you confirm you only supply the red pot lifter now, or do i need to specify when ordering?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Pot Lifter for carrying heavy or awkward loads

Question 29

Will Condon

Fabric Staples Hi, i was wondering if these staples can be used in hard ground such as a footpath/driveway or are they more suitable to lighter ground? Will they bend/break when driving them into harder ground?Thanks,Will

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 30

Jim Sykes

Are the holes big enough for planting your premium spec bare root beech through?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Gro Grid Weed Control Hedge Planting Mat - Single Row

Question 31

Brendan Dean

I presume this cable will work fine with my 220v thermostat which i can plug it into?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Soil Warming Cable - Biogreen - 6m, 10m 25m

Question 32

Bernie Small

Is there a floor on the second tier where you can put more seed trays or does the 2nd tier just allow you to grow plants taller?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 33

Paul Winters

Hi there is it possible to have an 86m cable made up? (bench is 6.8m x 1.2m) If so how much would that be please?Many thanksPaul

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Soil Warming Cable - Biogreen - 6m, 10m 25m

Question 34

Poornima Rai

Hi can the light come on and off on a timer

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 35

Dave Hunt

Will 15inch wheels fit or are they too small

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Cliplift Hydraulic Lawn Mower Tilt 300kg

Question 36

Magda

Hi, AndrewWhat product would you recommend for getting rid of green algae on the plastic covering a polytunnel? The algae is the result of plants growing very tall, such as beans, and touching the inside of the plastic. Thank you very much!!Magda

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Moss and Algae Killer Concentrate 1L

Question 37

Cathy

Hello is this safe to spray on leave that you're going to eat? And is it safe to use during pregnancy? Thanks :-)

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garlic Wonder Pest Spray Concentrate 500ml

Question 38

Jo Hibbert

First time use after charging my light went on at dusk but then turned off after only 5 hours. Why is this?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Lighting > Chester Up / Down Solar Wall Light

Question 39

Neil Pavia

Which grid would you suggest for potatoes and not being able to well them up after sprouting, do you think this will affect yield?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 40

Jeanett

where do I get the light fittings

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 41

Helen Hooper

Is the bird netting cover that comes with the polytunnel kit, the same type of net, as the bird and butterfly netting that can be purchased separately? Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 42

Helen Hooper

Good evening, I bought two of your premier raised bed kits a couple of years ago and have been delighted with them, thank you. I am about to order a couple more, with the mini polytunnel frame kits, to protect crops from deer. I would prefer to use a plas...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 43

Kathy clark

Can it be used on hogweed?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 44

Michael Redmond

Hi Niall, I was thinking smaller around 1.2 metres.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 45

Michael Redmond

Is there a chance you might make other widths for different sizes of beds?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 46

Peter

How big is the solar panel, can it be wall mounted?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Lighting > EVO SMD Pro Solar Security Light

Question 47

Virginia Chipperfield

I'm looking to buy two of the wider size kits to cover two veg beds (not raised beds, ie no wooden boards) and will use pegs to hold them down. I'm wondering (a) how to pull back netting for access to hoe and weed (maybe simpler to lift off the whole fram...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 48

Graham Ridler

is the full length of the cable heating or some of it not heating? can you put the cable closer together to fit into a certain sized bench?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Soil Warming Cable - Biogreen - 6m, 10m 25m

Question 49

Helen Hooper

Hello, thinking of buying these to protect crops from deer. Which covering would you recommend using with the frame? Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 50

Terry

If 25 whips cover 3 to 4 metres why are the holes 320mm apart!

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Gro Grid Weed Control Hedge Planting Mat - Single Row

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