Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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

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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 9 months ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Guest

What are the dimensions of these please

Asked 2 months ago 1 answer

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

Matt

What are the internal dimensions of the 6ft by 4ft premier raised bed? I have some hoops that are 115cm wide so am hoping these would fit inside for attaching nets etc

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

jill ensell

Do they need "spikes" to fix them in the ground?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Walter Jardine

Hi I have a wooden raised bed that is essentially 4ft by 7ft. It’s outer size is 1.3m x 2.3m, with 10cm ‘thick’ timbers). If I ordered the 4ft x 8ft full kit, could it be cut down to fit the 7ft bed length I have?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

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 9

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

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Question 10

Peter McCann

Are the 21 inch raised flower beds suitable for growing veg?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

Matt

What size is the packaging for a 6x4 premier raised bed?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Guest

I have a vegetable trug which measures 2m in length. I can’t find a liner of that length. Can you help.

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

Sophie

Hi I was wondering how many 50l bags of soil would you need for the 12x4 bed

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Guest

Vegtrug Liners

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

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 19

Joe O Reilly

I need to replace my 6ft by 12 ft raised bed. Do you have that size in stock?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Lavinia

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Guest

How much soil/compost will I need for a 4x4 14" raised bed?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

John

Hi, What grade is this polythene, please, and, Is it UPVC ??

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

Lesley Goldsmith

How are the polytunnels fixed to the raised bed? I have a 6ftx4ft bed from you, and have trouble with cats! But obviously the cover needs to be removed for planting, thinning etc. Does the whole thing lift off. And will it be secure in the winds that we ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Trevor

Hi. I'm thinking of getting some raised vegetable beds at the best price.The dimensions I'm thinking are 9inch x 1.25inch by 6x4 feet. Is there a difference in how the premier veg beds and flower beds of these dimensions are made and treated as the price ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Barbara

Are the measurements you give the size of each plank (i.e. a 6ft plank and a 3ft plank)or the size of the beds when assembled? If the latter is that interior or exterior? Many thanks,Barbara

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Dave Eley

I'm thinking of getting 6x3 9" high beds with liners but if the same liner fits a 9" high bed as a 21" high one, how high are the sides of your liners - will I need to trim the sides to fit?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Oonagh Meighan

I am building a raised vegetable bed from old wardrobe doors. It will be 7.5ft x 3.5ft.would you have a liner to fit that?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Carl Murphy

Do you need to line the inside of the raised beds with plastic material?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Catriona Ferris

How long would the heavy duty thicker timber last in average rainfall areas?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

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

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Question 33

bonjifan

6ft x 6ft castleton bed 16inch

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

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Question 34

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

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Question 35

patrick

SorrySo I order the 12ft and ask for more post -- OR -- just order the two 6x4 or the two 6x3 depending on which depth i end up choosing. Or are the post you say to get extra for the spread reason if ordering either...confusion if i can join two beds ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

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

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Question 37

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

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Question 38

Ian Foulston

Hi. Can you supply a 14inch raised bed 6ft x 5ft please and, if so, how much would it cost?Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Guest

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

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Guest

could you please advise me when stocks are available

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Mrs Raphael Marshall

I need two of these to make an enclosure for my tortoise.is it possible to order a 6 x 6 and a 6 x 4 and fit them together to make one giant space? Also how is the wood treated? Would anything be poisonous to an animal? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Mrs Carol Drury

I have a 21 inch raised bed and have just received the linerIt appears to be in two pieces could you pleased give me some guidance on how to fit the liner

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

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

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Question 47

Barbara

Is the timber used for the flower beds FSC certified?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

C Sales

Is the wood from a sustainable source?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Trevor

Hi. Is it ok to use the flower bed kits to grow vegetables? Are they treated the same way?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Tanya Hutton

Can these be placed on concrete?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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