Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

marion Cody

just wondering when you wil have one of these back in stock - id love to buy one

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 2

Sean Brady

Hi, just wondering what is the best soil to use In Vegtrug ? How much does a1.8m one need. Can you buy by the bag or need to mix ?Thank you very much.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 3

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...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Kate

Hello, we are thinking of getting the taller version of this for a starter veggie garden. Approx how much soil will it take to fill? also it is sited on a concrete slab do we need to pop gravel in the bottom for drainage?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Juliet Grainger

I want to put the planter into a soil bed. This is an area where conifers were growing & the topsoil is poor. I want to contain veg & be able to mix compost and sand to enhance the soil. Which products do you recommend and is there a greater risk ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Timber Raised Bed Kit - 22.5cm High Allotment Planter

Question 6

Michael

Are castors an option with this planter? Would be handy if it needed to be moved.Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 7

Irene

Can you advise what I should use to keep the vegtrug in good condition as I have now had it for two years and it is starting to look a bit shabby

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 8

Guest

Follow up to '"Treatment of 'natural wood finish' and grey stain' trugs" question and reply

Asked 4 years ago 2 answers

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 9

Guest

Hi I have purchased the 6’ x4’ raised bed. I now need to order a liner for this can you tell me what size to order

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 10

Sophie Mandell-Lynn

When the description says 6ft x 4ft x 2 Beds, does this mean you get 2 complete raised bed kits or is the bed split into two?thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Timber Raised Bed Kit - 22.5cm High Allotment Planter

Question 11

Matt Verrill

Hi. For the split-level raised bed, would 2 kits (1 to cover each half) be the right way to go? Thanks.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Anne Marie

Can you just fill it with compost from B&Q or do you need top soil in it?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 13

Fiona Hibberd

Do I need to put a liner in these raised beds? If so, do you sell liners?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Marilyn

How do you keep the trig from getting waterlogged, is there some sort of drainage system in it?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 15

Trevor Goodbody

How many litres in a 1.8m Vegtrug? Or to put it another way how much compost does one of these planters take?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 16

Stephen Harris

Are they strong enough for two beds be placed on top of each other to increase depth?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Allotment Raised Beds - 17.5cm High Timber Planter

Question 17

Ana Gutierrez

Hi, I would like to put this raised bed in my terrace but it does not look like it has a bottom to keep the soil in. Do you sell anything that I can attach at the bottom?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Russ

I have a 2x6 raised bed. Is this suitable? Will it just be a case of cutting the tubes shorter?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Guest

Can I order a replacement cover?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Vigoroot Self-Watering Fabric Planter

Question 20

Catherine

Can these be delivered to an allotment address?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Allotment Raised Beds - 17.5cm High Timber Planter

Question 21

Liam

Hello,The description says these beds are 4ft square (i.e. 1.22 meters square) however the person in the video says they are "1 meter square" So which is it, 1m or 4ft? The difference is nearly 50% in volume.thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Martin

Hi, when installing raised beds are you better lining the sides or do you just fill them with soil and that’s it? I’m after growing asparagus in them.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 17.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 23

Mrs Jan Fox

How do you treat the wood; is it safe for growing veg ?I've heard that one should use untreated wood to avoid chemical contamination.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Patricia Dobson

How much soil do I need for the 6ft x 4ft bed? Many thanks.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 25

Guest

I cannot see 120x22.5x33.5 cm boards on your list do you sell those I need them?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Hala Jaber

Hi, can this fleece work with the RHP6002N vegtrug herb garden? Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Small Vegtrug Fleece Cover 1m

Question 27

Orla

Hi, Any update on stock?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 28

Angela Noonan

Hi, do you have any idea when you might have the Veg Trug wall hugger, grey wash, medium back in stock?. Many thanks, Angela

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 29

Brian

Hi there, quick question please - is this board pressure treated? Thank you in advance

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 30

Ann

Do make the boards in 12 foot lenghts?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 31

K

Would I be able to paint the outside of it with wood paint?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 32

Rupert Dannreuther

Is it possible to specify Green?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Guest

How much soil will I need to fill a 4ft by 4ft bed?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Keith

HiI bought one of these beds last year but haven't assembled it yet as I'm still trying to get my garden in order. They have been sitting in the shed.My question is, do I need to treat it before using it seeing as it has been lying up all this time?...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

David Carr

Hello there,I would like to order a 1 metre vegtrug with matching cold frame (greywash) and compost/soil to fill same. Any idea when you could fulfill this request?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 36

Jim Edwards

am I right, these beds do not have a timber base but are open to the soil?How re timbers held together? Screws,posts or brackets?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Desmond Scanlon

We have bought a liner for a 6 x 4 21" raised bed. When fitted do we have to pierce the bottom to allow for drainage.Many Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 38

Tomás

Can I use teak oil on veg trug as its a bit washed out in parts after a few years use? Is teak oil plant friendly. Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 39

Helen Hooper

Hi there, might you be able to let me know how many litres of soil required for each of the Vegtrugs please? Full size 1m and 1.8m, and wall hugger 1m and 1.8m?Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 40

Sandra Davis

Do you pre-drill holes or do you just lash the screws straight in?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Guest

How thick are the boards and what have they been treated with?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Carrie Hart

Any update on if and when you think these will arrive?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Elizabeth

I was hoping to purchase two 3x12 9in high bed for soft fruit. Just have 2 queries - this isn't too narrow for full grown plants is it? Also - how many raspberry / blackberry plants would in fit in each?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 44

Guest

Guide to building 21” raised bed as no instructions came

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Guest

DO I NEED EXTRA DRAINAGE IF SITTING ON A CONCRETE BASE? CAN I ADD PAVING SLABS INSIDE THE BED?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 46

Leslie Townsend

Is there a risk of the wood treatment chemicals leaching into the soil and tainting vegetable crops?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Sophie

Hi I was wondering how many 50l bags of soil would you need for the 12x4 bed

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Barbara

I already have the raised bed, can I purchase only the hoops, net and brackets

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Sylvia Teskey

Hi, are the finishing tops attractive hiding places for slugs and snails?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Alan Hannah

If I order the 1 ton soil container how do you get it from the front of the house to the rear garden. There is a side path from the driveway

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

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