Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Nick Bowles

Sorry to be a bit thick , but what is the internal measurements of the 4 foot by 4 foot raised bed? Is the bed 14 inches high?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Denis Mahony

Raised Vegetable Bed Kits - Premier 14inch Timber Flatpack.Would you do this in 8 feet by 4 feet, with one midway support member ? And deliver to Cork ? Price please ? Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Emma

Would you be able to tell me how much soil I will need to fill one of the 6ft x 3ftx 14 inch beds?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

graham

Do the 6' long boxes come with a centre span to prevent the timber spreading?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Michael Pink

Are the corner posts 14 inches long or longer so that they can be driven into the ground? If 14 inches are you able to supply longer posts with the 14 inch raised bed?Many thanks

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Jon Wallis

You state that the wood is treated, do you mean it is pressure treated or just coated/dipped?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

graham

Hello - are your 8ft beds supplied as a single bed or 2x4ft? TIA

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Mike King

Niall, i bought a couple of raised beds from you a few years back. I am now moving them to another area of the garden. While they are empty I want to treat them with something to help them preserve & last longer. What do you recommend ? Someone sugg...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Charles Draper

Can you please tell me the difference between the Premier beds and the Flower beds and why the Flower beds are cheaper?Is there a reason why not to use the Flower beds for vegetables?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Charles Draper

Can I split a 12' X 2' raised bed into two 6' X 2' beds?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Roger Mant

Good Morning.Am considering 2 of your 21" 4x4 Premier Bed Kits to replace a worn out 9'x4'x 15" one made of decking.The 21" will make working on them easier now.Are the suport posts slightly longer than 21" to help secure in place o...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Guest

Do you ship to Spain?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Guest

When it says 6 x 3 x 2 beds does that mean that although basket says x1 your are in fact getting two 6 x3 beds

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Steve

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Steve Alexander

Hi there. Can you advise how much veg soil/compost we would need to fill a 12ft x 4ft deluxe (14" high) bed please?ALso, if we site the bed on grass, would you recommend putting a barrier / weed control membrane down first? Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Niamh Quinn

Do you put plastic underneath?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Marlon

Hi how much for a 8x3. It’s not listed but based on the parts a diy one can be made up pretty easyAlso do you have or can you make a 7x3 and of so how much. Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Tina Stagg

What sort of wood is used? And has it been pressure treated? If not, should I treat it before assembly? Many thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Conor

Do i fill this with Compost only or a mixture of soil and compost?1 container would be for veg1 container for flowers etc

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Neil Wardle

what's the difference between your premier range and your deluxe range?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

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

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Question 23

Ann Pearson

Can I put another planter the same size on top to make it deeper for carrots etc.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Jen

We have a 6 foot by 6 foot raised bed but there are no instructions and 6 planks. Not sure what two planks are for? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

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

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Question 26

Hilary Brown

Hello, Can the 9" 6x4 be used to grow peapods?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Anne

Would this also be suitable for growing flowers?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Kate

I'd like to buy some of these raised bed kits for my garden. They will be placed on soil and I will be growing root vegetables in some of them. As they're going to be on soil does it matter what height I buy?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Frank

are your kits in this range pressure or dipped treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Sophia Stobbs

Hi, I want to put the raised bed in the part of the garden that has a patio (slabs of stone) as it's in the sunnier part of my garden. I want to grow fruit and vege. I do not really want to dig up grass as I want to maintain an area for my children to p...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Bev walker

Hi, is this timber treatment the same as that used for the premier and other beds and therefore certified for growing crops organically?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Justine Railton

what is the timber treated with? do they need lining because of the timber treatment?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

David McGill

Is the timber treated ?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Jim Grant

What kind of mix between Compost and soil will i need for my Raised beds

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Jim Grant

Hi , when i set up my raised beds do I have to dig out the grass

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Sylvester Neylon

What is ideal soil preparation for growing vegetables carrotts parnisps in a raised bed 9" high.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Bob Connely

howor a 6by3 by 9f much topsoil/compost in litres do i needhow much compost do I need to fill in litres

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Terry Woollard

Are the boards pre-drilled ?? I want 3 of the 6x4ft beds.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Laura

Hi, just wondering if the bed has a wood floor? If not, please recommend ones that do? Thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

brenda

What organic compost do you recommend to fill the vegtrug with? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 41

Gina Hetherington

I have an issue with rats getting into my polycarbonate tunnel. Do you honestly think they would not be able to climb the legs of a veg trug? Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 42

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 43

Selina Brian Mckenzie

Do you need to line planter before putting soil in

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 44

Michael

Are castors an option with this planter? Would be handy if it needed to be moved.Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 45

Tracy Byrne

Hi there, can the grey wash model be painted/stained and if so, what product would you recommend?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 46

Nicola Stapleton

Hi, when will you have the frames and cover back on for the 1.8 m vegtrug? Also, which cover would be best for winter? Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 47

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 48

Paul foster

Is the Vegtrug best sited in full sun or partial shade, my garden is full sun one side partial shade the other.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 49

Michele

will the mesh covers be out of stock for long?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 50

Wendy B

Can these be delivered ready assembled please neither myself or my husband are good at DIY?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

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