Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

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

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 4

Mrs Carol Drury

On your response to my question on how to fit the liner to my 21" raised bed, you say it should not be in two pieces but the liner I have received from you is in two pieces. Am I to understand that it should not be ?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

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 6

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 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 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

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 9

Guest

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

Asked 22 days ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 10

Steve

In your photo the raised bed in on a patio is this ok? How do you provide drainage for the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Rich

The brackets are shown on the outside of the bed so you can see them when looking at it, could they be used so they are on the inside and hidden?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 16

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 17

David Tinsley

I’m looking for this only larger 1.8 m. .??

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 18

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 19

AH

Could the 21in high beds be used as the exterior for a raised pond of lines with pond liner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Margaret Mannion

Hi Can I check the delivery time. I live in Celbridge Co Kildare

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Liz Walsh

Hi, I'm ordering a 12' x 2' bed, 14 inch high. How much soil/compost will I need to fill it please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 40mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 23

Dan Pink

Is this wood treated? If so does a raised bed built with these need to be lined if growing fruit and veg?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 240cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 24

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 25

Jude

How heavy is each piece of timber on the 14" 3ft by 3ft bed please? Just checking that I can lift them.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Kenneth Sharpe

I know you don't offer made to measure service but would you supply the components to make an 8x4 split level raised bed? Do you foresee any problems with such sizing? And how much would it cost? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Split Level Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 27

David Clarke

Just checking the measurements include the depth timber? I.e the measurements shown aren’t the bed/soil area and we have to add on the size of the timber?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 29

Peter Huntington

Please advise how much soil/compost is needed for the 12'x2'x7"raised bed. Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 12ft Premier Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 30

Jackie Browne

Would this be good for keeping cats off? I'm having a problem with cats using my raised beds as their personal toilets.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 31

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 32

Robert

Would you suggest lining the beds if they are going on to a soil/clay base? I am thinking of using 2 x 6x4 21" deluxe beds. Thank you.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 33

David Farmer

Can you supply a 21 inch tall kit 6ft x 2ft

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

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 35

Eithne mulhern

Are they easy to assemble

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 36

Heather

Would these be suitable for bamboo plants?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 37

Guest

How long do these last?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Tecwyn Savage

I'm thinking of buying a couple of raised bed kits, together with some Grow Grid mats, but I find that the sizes don't appear to match!The beds are shown in Imperial, but mats all seem to be 1.5m wide. You also suggest that it's no a good idea to cut the...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Tracey Elliott

Canyou order the kit with mesh instead of polythene

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 40

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

John Chawke

Hi, What size would you recommend for a raised bed 6ft x 3ft and 18" deep? Also can water pass through the membrane, thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Alison Duff

Can these be painted?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 43

James M

Hi I'm interested in the 6ft by 4ft premier raised bed kits but I just want to find out if I can purchase a finishing top for this product?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Karen

The Polytunnel kit without mesh is €49.95 and a roll of mesh is €30, totalling €79.95. But this complete kit which includes mesh is €89.95. What is the difference that makes it more expensive??

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 45

Eileen Groser

I am considering placing the raised bed on paving. Would it be a good idea to line the bottom few inches to keep out slugs? Presumably there is no base to the boxes. What do people do?I’m disappointed that the brackets are no longer fixed.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 46

mike

Could I use this kit to make a trapezoid shape instead of a rectangle?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 47

Guest

Nigel

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed corner bracket

Question 48

Anne

Hi My allotment plot is accessible by a motor vehicle. I am looking to buy 6 beds. 1. Will it be delivered to my plot?2. Do you advise delivery time?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Guest

Can this bed be used for plants aswell as veg?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Guest

What is the expected lifespan and is there a guarantee??

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

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