Garden Supplies Q&A

Question 1

Michelle

Can you tell me how the cold frame is attached to the vegtrug eg clips, bolts etc? And if it easy to remove for the summer months. Kind regardsMichelle

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 2

Noreen Ramsay

Which one for leeks?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Kevin Broaders

You give the height of the timber as being only 5cms, surely this isn't correct. I have my eye on the one pictured with the dark green painted timber and the timber looks to be way higher than 5cm. Please specify the height of the timber.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 4

Alan Shuttleworth

How do you separate the plants when ready to put in the greenhouse? I've seen seeds growing in small 60 x 60 plugs but this seems to grow all the plants together. I'm new to gardening but really want to learn. Any advice is more than welcome!

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 5

Tim Coombe

Is the blue piping included?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 6

Peter Womersley

Do these and the corner pieces come with screws

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Centre Tube Support

Question 7

Dervila Cooke

Thanks very much for your response to my previous question. Thanks in particular for the note about minus 3 degrees meaning about 15 degrees in the Vitapod. I'll bear that in mind.If my Vitapod is outside on a patio during the winter receiving direct su...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 8

Dervila Cooke

Hello. I want to use either a Large Double Vitopod or a Geopod outside. I plan to use a stretchy luggage strap on it to keep it stable in wind etc, as I do with the lid for my veg trough. Someone suggested that the Geopod helped plants receive better ligh...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 9

julie SOFONEA

I bought this wonderful product, just wondering if it has calcium in it. Some of my tomatoes have developed black rot, and blossom end rot, How often should i use the feed, as I believe well fertilised plants, have less risk of pest?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Feed > Irish Seaweed Tomato and Fruit Feed. 2.5 Litre

Question 10

Mary Carroll

Does the wooden handle need to be varnished or painted before use?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Tools & Equipment > Weeding > The Stirrup Or Oscillating Hoe

Question 11

Aroul Aarts

How long are the pipes?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Rob Lavender

Hi. I have an allotment and the association is paranoid about people using hosepipes and especially installing drip irrigation systems. As a former organic adviser my recollection is that drip systems are very economic with water, so if you have nay stats...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Jonny Phelan

Can you supply the grower pots in larger sizes, 15 litre or 20 litre?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Grower Pots

Question 14

Trevor Burdett

I was looking for extra long handled edging shears and on looking at the ones in question I am not sure that the height measurement is right as the height mentioned is less than virtually every other pair I have looked at. Could you please confirm what th...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Burgon and Ball Lawn Edging Shears

Question 15

Ramona

What is cost in U.S. Currency

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Golden Gark Multipurpose Garden Tool

Question 16

Keith

Can this be added to the surface of a lawn? Will it still break down and improve the soil without damaging the lawn?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 17

lawrence susman

Please can you tell me which lifter I would get as you are showing two different ones, I want the one with red Handel’s? Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Pot Lifter for carrying heavy or awkward loads

Question 18

Gabriel Fekete

HelloDoes this sickle require sharpening time to time ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Chillington Sickle

Question 19

Jenya

What kind of metal is it?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Tools & Equipment > Weeding > The Stirrup Or Oscillating Hoe

Question 20

John ward

Can you use this again once used this year ? How durable is it

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 21

Jennifer

Do you have any stockists in Canada or, alternatively, do you deliver to Canada? Thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Golden Gark Multipurpose Garden Tool

Question 22

mike

HiMy allotment has 3 9 metre x 1.5 metre homemade raised beds constructed using 6" gravel boards one of which is dedicated this year to carrots and parsnips. So I have been considering methods of 'tunneling' it using the 25mm water pipe to protect t...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 23

Steve

HiWhat nutrient do you use to feed the tomatoes?thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Oasesbox Self Watering Planter - Grey

Question 24

Anne

Are you likely to get this back in stock soon?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Baccara automatic water timer

Question 25

Anne

Can you set a different temperature in each half of the propagator?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

Question 26

Peter Lyall

Hello, I would to install this in my tunnels, are there any fittings included, or available to allow the 3 beds in each tunnel connected. My beds are 2ft wide would you advise one or 2 runs per bed. Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

16mm Dripper Irrigation pipe - 10m

Question 27

Michelle

I have mobility difficulties and am building very high raised beds, 84cm high , I wondered if I can use this horticultural sand to fill the bottom 20cm to save filling it with expensive soil and compost mix so deep.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Horticultural Sand - 1 Tonne Bag

Question 28

Sherry

Nice design. How much does it hold?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Galvanised Watering Can

Question 29

Sherry

Does the rose detach to allow for non-sprinkling watering?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Galvanised Watering Can

Question 30

Barry

I have 1.18m wide beds and 0.86m wide beds in a polytunnel. Is it ok to run one length of irrigation pipe in narrow bed and two lengths in wider bed. Otherwise do I need to double up on both?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

16mm Dripper Irrigation pipe - 10m

Question 31

Alison Johnson

We have wrens and stupid fledglings of various species who are very attracted to soft fruit. In your experience, does this size net keep these out?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Heavy Duty Extruded Bird Netting (18mm x 23mm)

Question 32

David

How is the mesh secured to the wooden support?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Supports > Pea and bean support mesh

Question 33

Lyn

Hi, I've already purchased bags of Envirogrind, can I add that to the vegetable soil mix for my raised beds or would you recommend just buying topsoil? Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 34

David

Are the tube connectors made from a solid material,so you could cut off one end to make the end hoop fixing

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tube Connectors

Question 35

Dee

Can this be used on top of wood chip mulch? It says not to dig it in but would this still apply if it is not in direct contact with the soil?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Soil Renew - Soil Improver

Question 36

Helena

Can this be attached to the top of the raised beds?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Copper Slug Tape - 4m

Question 37

James

What length of dripper line will i need to fit my 4'x6' raised bed?Will i need 3 x 6' lengths with end caps or will 2 x 6' length be enough.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

16mm Dripper Irrigation pipe - 10m

Question 38

Colin

Good Morning,Is this stong enough for raking out the moss from grass?Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Golden Gark Multipurpose Garden Tool

Question 39

Carol

Hi I only need 350 ltrs of vegetable compost do you do that sort of amount .thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 40

Phylicea

Hi again,Friend told me not to use plastic over soil cause when heated by sun the toxins from plastic will enter soil and in plants is that true for this productThanks Phylicea

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Phylicea

Hi, I live in Canada. Toronto,Ontario do u deliver here. I am planning on doing a 40x40 garden or little bigger.... Having trouble choosing what grids to buy to fix the 18 veggies I will plant . Also do u recommend using the grids for my entire garden? ...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Michael Stewart

What mat would you use to grow courgettes?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Marthijn Schoonderwoert

Is it wise to extend the height higher than 3 extensions for the Vitopod with light? I want to grow pepperplants

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod Large Height Extension

Question 44

Martin

Hi Niall,I have a large collection of chilli plants nearly ready for planting out in the greenhouse, before I do so I wanted to give them a boost with the seaweed. I have a 25kg bag of it bought last year, and I want to make a small amount, say one litre...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal Soil and Plant Feed

Question 45

Elaine Skirrow

Hi I am wanting to fill some raised veg borders. I have worked out I will need approximately 2 cubed metres of soil in total. Could you please tell me what 1 of your bulk bags measure so I know how much to order. Thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 46

G painter

Do you do samples on heavy duty windbreak

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Heavy Duty Windbreak Netting Rolls

Question 47

Maggie

Hi Andrew,I noted the description says this product helps germination. Does that mean it can be used with seed compost? How would you use it for germination, would it have to be dissolved in water? Thank you!

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal Soil and Plant Feed

Question 48

Brendan

Hi.Do you know if you can use a liquid chalk pen on the copper labels??

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Copper Plant Labels Packs of 10

Question 49

Liz

HiMy beds are 2 feet wide and 8 feet long what length of blue pipe would be required for these beds and would I need 4 hoops rather than 3? Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 50

Julie

thanks for your reply, still making my order list. a couple more questions, is the 25mm the same as hose pipe, if not what is the difference between hose pipe, and the water pipe? I believe you can cut pipe to longer lengths to give extra height? are the ...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

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