Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Peter McCann

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 2

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 3

Sarah Moloney

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 4

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 5

Eadaoin Furey

Are there holes at the bottom for drainage?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Hanka

Is the timber certified to be used for organic food crop?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Split Level Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 7

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

John Hogan

Hi, I was wondering when you expect this frame and cover to be available again. Thanks,John

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 9

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 10

Katrin

Hi! The size of our raised bed is 1 x 1 x 1 meter. Do you have a linder for that size?Thanks!Katrin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

David

How much soil would be required to fill the taller version of this bed? 1 tonne or more?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 12

Alice

What tools do I need for assembly? Are there any spikes like I have seen on other products if being assembled on dirt/grass (do I need spikes anyway or how do they fit?)?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Robert Dibley

Can you make smaller liners ? I've got a raised bed which is only 0.8m x 1.2m and 20cm deep, but the suppliers are out of stock of liners. (They still list them on their website, but every nearby store I have tried has found they don't actually have any ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

Ian

How many seedlings should I get to fill this?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 15

David

Hi Andrew - I was asking about the 16inch Easy Assembly Castleton beds? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Sylvia Teskey

Hi, are the finishing tops attractive hiding places for slugs and snails?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 18

Pete Sowter

Can these be fitted to the Castleton raised beds with top covers or will I need to remove the top covers to fit these correctly?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 19

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 20

Robert English

Our garden path is on a slight gradient which was put in by initial gardeners to run up to shed door without a step. I would want to position the raised bed to run beside the path to the shed door, can you advise any problems by placing the raised bed (4&...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 21

Marlon

Hi what is the dimensions of this please. Tying to work out how much Is needed to line a 8x4. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 22

patrick

What is the diameter of the tubes

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > 3" Butt Galvanised Hinge Pack

Question 23

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 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 25

Kevin O Donovan

Why dontbyoubputbthe vdimensions of the enviromesh on this page?

Asked 10 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 26

Guest

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

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 27

Mary

Is it possible to just buy the 6x2ft bed on its own?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Split Level Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 28

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 29

Oonagh

Hi Andrew. The raised beds I am building is 245cm long, 57cm wide, 55cm high. What would the lining cost for this? Do you cut the lining a little bigger? How much soil do I need? How much would that cost? Do you have a delivery charge? Many thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Richard

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

Asked 9 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 31

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Yvonne Huskins

Any idea when these will be available now

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 33

Guest

DO I NEED EXTRA DRAINAGE IF SITTING ON A CONCRETE BASE? CAN I ADD PAVING SLABS INSIDE THE BED?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Rose Watt

What is the depth of the board?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 35

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 36

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 37

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Anne

Hi. Is there any update on when these might be back in stock? Many thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 39

Julia

Do we need to make drainage holes in the liners or are they water-permeable?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Emma

Do you need to hammer this into the ground? Or do you just put together and sit it on the ground?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Gina Hetherington

Hi FolksGot my veg trug and cold frame. There are no clamps in the box to secure the frame to the trug. Are they not supplied?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 42

Guest

Can I build directly onto the top edge of the raised bed?

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Mini Polytunnel (Parts Picker)

Question 43

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Virginia Chipperfield

Hello Quickcrop,I've laid out the timber poles to put together my mini poly tunnels but I'm not sure if the short poles should be fixed inside or outside the long ones, and can't make it out on the instructions or video. If the short poles go outside the...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 45

Sue

Hi will this item be coming back in stock

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Metal Raised Garden Planter with Legs

Question 46

Sean

Is this suitable for heavier plants, such as butternut squash?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Raised Bed for Climbing Plants - 180cm x 120cm

Question 47

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Raised Bed for Climbing Plants - 180cm x 120cm

Question 48

Amy Judge

What are the dimensions on this potting bench? When will it be back in stock? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 49

Valerie Duffy

Hi Do you think the Wall hugger planter would be suitable to grow a small clematis or two in plus ornamentals . I have a wall with supporting trellis behind it and a hard surface at ground level .?Regards Val

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

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