Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Liam

Hello,The description says these beds are 4ft square (i.e. 1.22 meters square) however the person in the video says they are "1 meter square" So which is it, 1m or 4ft? The difference is nearly 50% in volume.thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 2

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 3

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 4

Mrs Carol Drury

On your response to my question on how to fit the liner to my 21" raised bed, you say it should not be in two pieces but the liner I have received from you is in two pieces. Am I to understand that it should not be ?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Virginia Chipperfield

I'm looking to buy two of the wider size kits to cover two veg beds (not raised beds, ie no wooden boards) and will use pegs to hold them down. I'm wondering (a) how to pull back netting for access to hoe and weed (maybe simpler to lift off the whole fram...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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

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Question 8

Sophie Mandell-Lynn

When the description says 6ft x 4ft x 2 Beds, does this mean you get 2 complete raised bed kits or is the bed split into two?thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Timber Raised Bed Kit - 22.5cm High Allotment Planter

Question 9

Desmond Scanlon

We have bought a liner for a 6 x 4 21" raised bed. When fitted do we have to pierce the bottom to allow for drainage.Many Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

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 11 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 11

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 12

Guest

Follow up to '"Treatment of 'natural wood finish' and grey stain' trugs" question and reply

Asked 4 years ago 2 answers

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 13

Keith

HiI bought one of these beds last year but haven't assembled it yet as I'm still trying to get my garden in order. They have been sitting in the shed.My question is, do I need to treat it before using it seeing as it has been lying up all this time?...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Ann

Do make the boards in 12 foot lenghts?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Guest

How thick are the boards and what have they been treated with?

Asked 22 days ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Steve

In your photo the raised bed in on a patio is this ok? How do you provide drainage for the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 17

Andy Levitt

How frequently will the planter need to be treated..?ThanksAndy Levitt

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 18

Dan Pink

Is this wood treated? If so does a raised bed built with these need to be lined if growing fruit and veg?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 240cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 19

Leslie Townsend

Is there a risk of the wood treatment chemicals leaching into the soil and tainting vegetable crops?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Peter Huntington

Please advise how much soil/compost is needed for the 12'x2'x7"raised bed. Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Jude

How heavy is each piece of timber on the 14" 3ft by 3ft bed please? Just checking that I can lift them.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

David Clarke

Just checking the measurements include the depth timber? I.e the measurements shown aren’t the bed/soil area and we have to add on the size of the timber?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Kenneth Sharpe

I know you don't offer made to measure service but would you supply the components to make an 8x4 split level raised bed? Do you foresee any problems with such sizing? And how much would it cost? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Jackie Browne

Would this be good for keeping cats off? I'm having a problem with cats using my raised beds as their personal toilets.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

David Farmer

Can you supply a 21 inch tall kit 6ft x 2ft

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Robert

Would you suggest lining the beds if they are going on to a soil/clay base? I am thinking of using 2 x 6x4 21" deluxe beds. Thank you.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 31

Tecwyn Savage

I'm thinking of buying a couple of raised bed kits, together with some Grow Grid mats, but I find that the sizes don't appear to match!The beds are shown in Imperial, but mats all seem to be 1.5m wide. You also suggest that it's no a good idea to cut the...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

TIM

What's the height in the middle?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Eithne mulhern

Are they easy to assemble

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

deirdre

how much compost do i need for the 1 metre vegtrug portable bed 149â�¬ one

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

Guest

How long do these last?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Abi

HelloHow many litres of soil does these hold?Thanks

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Heather

Would these be suitable for bamboo plants?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Tracey Elliott

Canyou order the kit with mesh instead of polythene

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 39

James M

Hi I'm interested in the 6ft by 4ft premier raised bed kits but I just want to find out if I can purchase a finishing top for this product?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

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 41

Alison Duff

Can these be painted?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

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 43

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 44

mike

Could I use this kit to make a trapezoid shape instead of a rectangle?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Karen

The Polytunnel kit without mesh is €49.95 and a roll of mesh is €30, totalling €79.95. But this complete kit which includes mesh is €89.95. What is the difference that makes it more expensive??

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 46

Guest

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

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Mark

Hi, Will this Polythene fit an 8x4 raised bed polytunnel.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 48

Guest

Nigel

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Dorothy Kippen

Can the bench be fitted either side of the planter?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Gillian Bristow

At the end of the season is it necessary to change the compost in my veg true, or could I just add home made compost, or maybe just remove top 6 inches? I have no where to dispose of spent compost. Having amazing success with it, by the way.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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