Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 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 4 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

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 6

bonjifan

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

Asked 15 days ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

bonjifan

6ft x 6ft castleton bed 16inch

Asked 15 days ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 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

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 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

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

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 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

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

Guest

Can I use these to cap a low brick wall?

Asked 4 days ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

bonjifan

Hi when is the top border for 6x6ft back in stock please ?

Asked 3 days ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Top Border for Raised Bed & Pond

Question 33

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 34

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 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

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 42

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 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

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

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

Kevin O Donovan

Why dontbyoubputbthe vdimensions of the enviromesh on this page?

Asked 9 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 49

Catherine

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 50

Richard Smyth

What size does it come in

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

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