Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 4 years ago 0 answers

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

Question 2

Raymond

Just received 6x4 version. There are 10 small brackets with each having 2 xxxx holes which are not in the component list and also ten plastic washers (says steel on the web). How do these interrelate if indeed they do. Also 19 screws are included which a...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 3

David

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

David

Hi,Can I check how much soil would be required for a 6ft x 6ft bed please? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Guest

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

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Fiz

How many and how big are the drainage holes of the metal base?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

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 12

K

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Paula

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 15

Guest

Longevity of vegtrug liners

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Moira

Hi you say that the wood does not need to be treated as it will last approx 10:years but on the instruction leaflet it says to treat the wood every year. Hope you can clarify. Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 18

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 19

patricia bailey

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Tim Kitchen

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 21

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

Kevin O Donovan

Why dontbyoubputbthe vdimensions of the enviromesh on this page?

Asked 9 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 27

Catherine

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 28

Richard Smyth

What size does it come in

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 29

Richard

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

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Ron Cromie

Is this timber treated?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

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 43

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 44

Bernie Rowan

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Iona Singleton

HelloAre the boards treated with anything?Many thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 46

Esther

Are the boards treated?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 47

Rose Watt

What is the depth of the board?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 48

alex

Hi, what treatment have these boards had to prevent rot etc. Is any treatment safe for vegetable plants? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 90cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 49

Grace

Are the boards pressure treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 50

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)

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