Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Guest

Longevity of vegtrug liners

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Replacement liners for Vegtrug Raised Beds

Question 2

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 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 3

FP STEELE

Hi you mention planting plans on your website but I can't find them, would like some idea of how much and what sort of thing I could grow in a 1.8m wall hugger veg trug

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Marilyn

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 5

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

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 7

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 month ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Guest

Can I stack one on top of the bottom to improve the height

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Helen Hooper

Good afternoon, have the Oak Barrel planters been treated with a food safe product? Would they be suitable for growing fruit and vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 11

Kevin

Could you use these hinges on the 3ft side of a 6ft x 3ft mini polytunnel kit, giving you access from either of the 6ft sides of the raised bed.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

John Watson

HiI’m looking to build a raised pond and the 6 by 4 would be perfect but it needs to be deeper can I add extra height ?Cheers

Asked 5 years ago 0 answers

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Question 13

Mrs Raphael Marshall

I need two of these to make an enclosure for my tortoise.is it possible to order a 6 x 6 and a 6 x 4 and fit them together to make one giant space? Also how is the wood treated? Would anything be poisonous to an animal? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Siobhan

what compost would you recommend for use with the herb planter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 15

patricia bailey

Hi, are these suitable for making beds for organic gardening? how is the wood treated? Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Tina

Hi, does the soil have to be changed every year? Thank you

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 17

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 18

tom evans

can i buy liners for metal raised bed

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Metal Raised Garden Planter with liner

Question 19

Linda Graham

Hello. does your metal planter have a bottom? If so, does it have drainage holes? I want to use it to grow plants and bulbs to disguise a horrid concrete area near my front door, so can it be used on concrete? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Metal Raised Garden Planter with liner

Question 20

Bharath

Won't the wood rot or degrade due to daily watering

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Replacement liners for Vegtrug Raised Beds

Question 21

Jonathan

Hi there. Your product looks great. I have two 4x8 foot raised beds to cover. I guess I need 4 hoops rather than the three you show in your 6x4 beds? Also will the enviromesh be large enough for this?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 22

Nick Shortland

What compost is best for growing herbs in this? Peat or non-Peat, with or without grit? I'm a novice - not a clue!

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 23

Ben Howe

just wondering what would be the best herbs to plant in this. I have gotten lemon balm and mint in my large veg trug. Some of the flowering ones I planted in the ground had to come up as they were not puppy friendly. What herbs are good to plant now, as w...

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 24

Guest

I have a vegetable trug which measures 2m in length. I can’t find a liner of that length. Can you help.

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Replacement liners for Vegtrug Raised Beds

Question 25

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 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 26

Guest

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

Asked 3 years ago 2 answers

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 27

Paula

Could you tell me how much soil would be needed for 6x6 with 22 inch height please?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Guest

is the 14 ich deep bed deep enough to grow runner beans?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Raised Bed Kits - 35cm High Allotment Planter

Question 29

Louise Doyle

How much soil would be needed to fill the 7/14 inch version of this?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Tina Clay

If I put this on a lawn, would I need to dig up the grass first, or would it be OK to leave under the soil, if I was growing veg?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 31

David

I just took delivery of my first raised bed pack. I ordered corner angle brackets but now I think I do not need them as my bed will be just one 7" board high. I don't want to return them or anything as i will find another use for them. Just wondering...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

David

Hi Andrew - I was asking about the 16inch Easy Assembly Castleton beds? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Guest

Can I build this around a tree that has burst through a plastic container. The tree can’t be moved

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Tom

Hi, I'm going to buy your 6x4 raised bed with one of these liners. Unfortunately, I do not have a suitable stapler to fix the liner to the wood. What nails would you recommend I purchase to fix the liner in place?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Easy Assemble Raised Beds > Castleton Heavy Duty Raised Garden Bed

Question 36

Jacob

Hello, would this work on a patio with porcelain tiles if you added a liner at the bottom? I understand that the liner would let the water (but not the soil) through but would the water then just be pooling at the bottom on the porcelain tiles (since they...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 35cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 37

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 2 months ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 35cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 38

Guest

Re sitting on the finishing panel, what is the maximum weight?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Fiona

Hi our 4ft x 4ft raised bed has been delivered but with no fixings or instructions. We’ve seen the video, what fixings do you recommend?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 35cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 40

Margaret

Hi, do these beds have liners in them, had troughs before that went lined and bases rotted through

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Bernie Rowan

How is it pressure treated exactly including what chemicals please. What type of wood is it?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 240cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 42

Gordon Wilson

What type of wood are these boards?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 43

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 44

Trevor

Are the 9in x 1.25in boards sold separately different to the ones sold in a kit?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 45

Ron Cromie

Is this timber treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 46

Stephen B

Are these boards pressure treated? If not, what type of treatment should I apply and how often? Given that treating the soil-side of the board won't really be feasible, what life expectancy can I hope for?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 47

Louise

Are they treated and suitable for being partially buried? I want to make a bed for vegetables which will be cut into a slope and would like to use these as support

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 35cm x 5cm x 5cm Post

Question 48

Anne Lloyd

Is there a sharp end to the posts to enable easier assembling?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 22.5cm x 5cm x 5cm Post

Question 49

Trung

Hi There, Do you have these post in 26in?Kind Regards,Trung

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm x 75mm x 75mm Post

Question 50

Andrew Rigby

Hi... can you tell me if the pressure treatment used for the timber of the raised beds is plant safe? I intend to use it below the soil in certain instances so it needs to be harmless to the plants’ roots.Kind regardsAndrew

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4cm x 4cm Timber 1.2m (4ft) Length

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