Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 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 3 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Guest

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

Asked 12 months ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Square Galvanised Raised Garden Bed

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > 3" Butt Galvanised Hinge Pack

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 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 11

Louise Doyle

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 12

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

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 22

Guest

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

Asked 3 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

David

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Guest

Hi, how easy is it to dismantle the polytunnel ? I was thinking of dismantling it when growing season is over .

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 25

Guest

Can I get a replacement liner for this raised stand?

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Roger Lane

Hello, I am planning some 1.7m x 2.6m poly tunnels. What size polythene sheet would fit? Would the 3m x 5m be OK?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 27

John

Sorry, I forgot, is your website offering the 3 metres x 5 metres option for polythene, needed for an 8' x 4' raised bed?Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 28

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 29

Kat

I have 4 of the 6x4 tunnels- How many beds will one sheet fit of the giant mesh if I cut it please? Thank you!

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 30

Damian

Hi Could I get a longer length to cover a 8ft x 3.5ft . thanks.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 31

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 32

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

Question 33

Richard

hello do you do a 4 x 4 size? thank you

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 34

Richard Smyth

What size does it come in

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 35

Catherine

How big is this mesh? Will it fit a 6f x 4t frame?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 36

Kevin O Donovan

Why dontbyoubputbthe vdimensions of the enviromesh on this page?

Asked 9 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 37

Karen Myrie

Good morning Are these boards natural or treated

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 17.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 38

sue mcginn

where does thetimber come from?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 39

Trung

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

moira Nigriello

is the timber treated?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 41

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 42

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 43

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 44

Tim Kitchen

Hi, What size screws will I need to use these with 1.25" thick boards and 3" posts? Thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 45

patricia bailey

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 20mm 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

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 48

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

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 50

Ting Ting Grace

Hi, are these screws 30mm in length? I am buying 1.25 in planks to make raised bed. Which are 31 mm thick.Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 30mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

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