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

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 3

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 5 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

bonjifan

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

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Guest

Is it possible to get a 6ft x 1.5ft bed?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Marilyn

How do you keep the trig from getting waterlogged, is there some sort of drainage system in it?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable 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

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 25

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

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Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 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 1 month ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

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 35

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

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

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 43

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 44

Jenny Cassidy

Hi, is it possible to arrange this in one long straight line, or does it have to be arranged around a corner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 45

Sarah Moloney

Can this be put straight onto a paved surface or does it need a base or liner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 46

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)

Question 47

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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

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