Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 17 days ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Tina

Hi, does the soil have to be changed every year? Thank you

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Guest

Can you place onto decking or paving slabs or does it need to be placed onto ground?

Asked 19 days ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Vegetable Bed with Attached Garden Bench

Question 7

Guest

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

Asked 8 months ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Guest

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

Asked 3 years ago 2 answers

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 9

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

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 10

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 11

Helen Hooper

Good afternoon, have the Oak Barrel planters been treated with a food safe product? Would they be suitable for growing fruit and vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Burnt Oak Barrel Planter

Question 12

Guest

Vegtrug Liners

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Guest

Longevity of vegtrug liners

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Anne Marie

Can you just fill it with compost from B&Q or do you need top soil in it?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 20

Guest

I have a vegetable trug which measures 2m in length. I can’t find a liner of that length. Can you help.

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Guest

is the 14 ich deep bed deep enough to grow runner beans?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Raised Bed Kits - 35cm High Allotment Planter

Question 22

Paula

Could you tell me how much soil would be needed for 6x6 with 22 inch height please?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Easy Assemble Raised Beds > Easy To Assemble Raised Vegetable Beds 180cm x 180cm

Question 23

tracygaughan

Hi, I'm interested in getting your 1.8m veg trug with the main purpose of growing courgettes in it. Two questions please - would I fit 3 courgette plants in there do you think and also if I bought the cold frame cover would that leave enough room for the...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 24

Sara Keene

HiI want to buy two 6x3 covers for raised beds I bought from you. But having read this review, below, I'm concerned I won't be able to put it together as in the sales picture. Have you remedied any of the following concerns:The 'complete kit' does not...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 25

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

Madeline Murphy

HiI plan to buy a Vegtrug for growing vegetables and herbs. Which soil do you advise to purchase to fill the Vegtrug. Any other essentials required?Thank you

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 29

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 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

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 31

Kerry Daly

How much soil is needed for the 6ftx4ft easy to assemble bed?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

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 33

Guest

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

Asked 11 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

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 35

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 36

Guest

I want to make my existing raised bed higher.

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Guest

could you please advise me when stocks are available

Asked 9 days ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Top Border for Raised Bed & Pond

Question 38

Damian

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 39

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 40

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 41

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 42

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 43

Richard

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

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 44

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 45

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 46

Richard Smyth

What size does it come in

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 47

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 48

Catherine

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 49

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 50

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

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