Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

Guest

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

Asked 6 months ago 1 answer

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Question 5

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 6

Guest

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

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 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

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 10

Guest

Longevity of vegtrug liners

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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

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 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 12

Martina

Hello, we are about to buy one of your premier 21in beds. Should we line it with plastic to preserve the wood better? We already have a huge bed in the back of the garden made with sleepers and it was lined with plastic. Thanks

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

moira Nigriello

is the timber treated?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 19

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 20

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 21

Kevin O Donovan

Why dontbyoubputbthe vdimensions of the enviromesh on this page?

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 22

Catherine

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 23

Richard Smyth

What size does it come in

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 24

Richard

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

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 25

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 26

Damian

Hi Could I get a longer length to cover a 8ft x 3.5ft . thanks.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 27

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 28

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 35cm x 5cm x 5cm Post

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

Vito Missorici

is this board possible to costom cut 7ft 3in x0.75.I am short 8 boards to finish my progetregards,Vito

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Brian

Hi there, quick question please - is this board pressure treated? Thank you in advance

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

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 48

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 30mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 49

Sarah Moloney

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

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 50

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 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

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