Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 4

Michael

Please confirm the dimensions. The diagram shows height as 80 cms while the description is 78.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Andy

Do you need to let the soil settle for a few days before planting?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 6

Billy

Would you plant more densely (closer together ) in the veg trug?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 7

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 8

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 10 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Ann

Do make the boards in 12 foot lenghts?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Guest

Do I just place the metal frame on top of the ground and fill it up? Should it be put on any particular surface or

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Vegtub Metal Raised Bed

Question 12

Stella

Can you tell me if the wood is pressure treated please? I know you say 'stained', but that's more to do with the colour than the anti-rot treatment!

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 13

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 14

Julia Butcher

If I’m placing these raised beds onto soil can I grow root vegetables like potatoes and carrots? (I’m assuming the raised beds are bottomless?)

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

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 16

John Gilroy

What is the max diameter hoop that the bracket will accommodate?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

brenda

What organic compost do you recommend to fill the vegtrug with? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 18

Mary R

Does this trig come fully assembled.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 19

JANE RICHARDS

We’ve bought the 6x4 polytunnel kit, but didn’t realise we needed hinges. We have some, but are a bit unsure how to attach them. Can you advise how the hinges are fitted please. The hinge width seems to be wider than the top edge of the wood o...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 20

John

Just wondering if there was any update on when these frames and covers were going to be in stock?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 21

Hilary Delaney

Can you let us know as soon as this potting bench comes back in stock we would like to purchase one for our therapeutic garden project.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 22

KR

What kind of wood is it and what is the height of the underneath bit on the 180cm? I'm thinking of using it in the front of the house against the front fence wall and putting recycle bins under it.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

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 24

Steve Reynolds

It states in the dimensions that the planter is 46cm wide, the one in the video looks at least 20cm wider than this, is the planter in the video the wall hugger planter? Many thanks.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Lesley

Do you sell covers that fit this particular trug?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Gerry

What type of wood are the raised beds made from. I can see that they are treated but would you have to line the beds before adding compost/ top soil?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

jennifer Winder-Baggot

If I want to buy a quickcrop hoop bed, 4 x 4 size (is that 4 foot by 4 foot or metres or what unit?), I see the polythene is 6 x 3 size - do you have a 4 x 4 size polythene roll or what would be suitable if I wanted a polythene cover?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 31

Ann Kearney

Given your answer and 6ft x 2ft is not in the drop down box, I presume you don't do it in 14 inch high. Thank you

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Barbara

I already have the raised bed, can I purchase only the hoops, net and brackets

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 33

mark jeram

is there a sold bottom in the bracket or can you push the pipe through into another bracket below thanks mark

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Greg Russell

I am making two bespoke tunnels to fit my existing raised beds. Roughly what distance is required between the pipes.Regards, Greg

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

alex

bought some brackets and a box of screws, on contemplating the assembly it struck me, you recommend 30mm screws, but the boards are only 20mm thick.am I being daft?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed corner bracket

Question 36

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 37

Lewis Phillips

Are the xxxx holes pre drilled?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Guest

Does this come with the frame a pvc cover AND the mesh cover

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Multi Cover Set & Frame for Vegtrug (1.8 m)

Question 39

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 40

Helen Tye

Does the cold frame have a base to it so you can put potted plants in it?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 41

Guest

Need Polythene Sheet for 6x4 ( 2 raised beds )

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Laura

Is the timber fsc certified?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

SARAH RIGBY

Do you know when the 1m vegtrug will be available? ThxSarah

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 44

Paul

Is this the 2.8m x 5m sheet needed to fit the 8’ x 4’ poly tunnel? The answers below are a little confusing? They seem to say that the sheet is actually 2 x 4m which doesn’t fit an 8 x 4 poly tunnel.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 45

Graham Nock

will this polythene be suitable for a 6 x 4 tunnel ? and what is the length of the roll.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 6x3 Size

Question 46

rob

Hiis it possible to order 7ft by 4ft beds? What price? Can you treat the cut bit?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Heather

Would these be suitable for bamboo plants?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Yvonne Huskins

Are these back in stock yet have been waiting to hear please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 49

Eithne mulhern

Are they easy to assemble

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

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

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