Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Leslie Townsend

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 4ft x 4ft

Question 2

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 6 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Adele MacCullagh

Just wondering do you have a cover for the herb planter as I was thinking of growing chillies and peppers in it but they need to be covered.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

bonjifan

Hi what is the inside measurement of the castleton 6x6ft x16in raised bed please

Asked 2 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Christine Hughes

Hi would a vegtrug be suitable to grow raspberries in and if so would I need to grow them in shallow or deeper soil. Many thanks Chris

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 6

Charles Draper

Can you please tell me the difference between the Premier beds and the Flower beds and why the Flower beds are cheaper?Is there a reason why not to use the Flower beds for vegetables?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Keith Fisken

Hi,Do you provide tunnel kits for raised beds sized 4 by 8 feet? If so how much would it be for two full kits?Cheers,Keith

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Andy Boxer

Hi. What are the dimensions of the hoop bracket rectangular base?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 9

Dan

The timber delivered had 'ECC' markings on it, looking this up I couldn't find much information about what treatment was used apart from a website which mentioned 'Celcure ac-500' but no marking of 'Tanalith E' used either which was described in another c...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Peter Womersley

I have the cover and frame for the 1m TRUG. Do I need the cold frame? Are there any advantages of a cold frame over the cover?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 11

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 12

Michael Pink

Are the corner posts 14 inches long or longer so that they can be driven into the ground? If 14 inches are you able to supply longer posts with the 14 inch raised bed?Many thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 6ft x 6ft

Question 14

Cathy Jordan

Is 6ft by 6ft the interior measurement of the bed when assembled or the full length of the planks?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Easy Assemble Raised Beds > Easy To Assemble Raised Vegetable Beds 180cm x 180cm

Question 15

Patrick Mc Intyre

Hi I am looking at the 12ft by 3ft or 4ft I was wondering is this one item i.e. (the 12 x 3ft or 4ft) or is it two (6x3) or two(6x4ft)beds itemsI am asking as :- well for a few reason thinking ahead for future flexibility etc...1stWill the 12ft x ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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 18

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 19

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 7 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

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 21

Valerie Duffy

Hi Do you think the Wall hugger planter would be suitable to grow a small clematis or two in plus ornamentals . I have a wall with supporting trellis behind it and a hard surface at ground level .?Regards Val

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

PB

Are there diagrams showing the optimal planting / spacing ?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Margaret

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Guest

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

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 25

Lavinia

When will you have the liners for the 1m wallhugger? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Guest

Painting the raised bed

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Robert

Do you need power tools to assemble the beds? Can a novice assemble the beds adequately?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

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 29

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

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

Question 30

Graham Rintoul

Why do you show the brackets as visible from the outside? Why not have them out of sight on the inside?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

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 32

Guest

Can I get a replacement liner for this raised stand?

Asked 3 months ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Patio Planters > Stand Up Wooden Raised Garden Planter

Question 33

bonjifan

6ft x 6ft castleton bed 16inch

Asked 2 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Mickey Phillips

Hi, is the bottom shelf strong enough to hold more herbs in pots?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Vivienne Barnes

Hello again please could you clarify how much of your soil mix I would need to order to fill2 21deep 8x4 premier raised beds

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

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 37

Sarah Jane

Can order these with 45cm or 60cm depth?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 38

Donna

Can these be used for veg rather than flowers? Is it the safe treatment like the raised veg beds?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 39

Hugh Tully

Is it possible to order a particular raised flower bed to own dimensions?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 40

arin oz

That is so discouraging not to see metric sizes along with imperial sizes.Why don't you have metric mesurements as well?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 41

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 42

Barbara

Is the timber used for the flower beds FSC certified?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 43

Kim Chatwin

Hi do you make raised beds 6 foot x 2 foot if so how much are they please. Also if 3 or 4 were purchased is there discount or free delivery.Thank youKim

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 17.5cm High Raised Flower Beds

Question 44

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

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 45

Paul

What is the best base for these types of bed? I have an area with a concrete floor that I would like to put these on but am concerned that pooling water would damage the wood over time. Could they be placed on to something to keep them out of contact with...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 46

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 47

Joe

Does the 2,000 litres of soil for the 14 to 21 inch unit fill the entire bed i.e. both split level units and the corner section?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 48

EPF

What is the rough weight of soil required for each size? Or how many bags of soil would be needed? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 49

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 50

Fiona

Can these be painted/stained and if so, what type of paint is recommended so as not to contaminate soil & crops? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

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