Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Katharine

I am finding it very hard to put the kit together. The tubes are very difficult to connect and when they do, they come apart very easily! I have been told that soaking the ends of the tubes in hot water helps but have not found this effective. Any other a...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

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.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Tina Stagg

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Natalia

HiI am looking for small politunnel about 3,5 m long to grow my cucumber which require special wheater condition. Its a quit exposed and windy allotment. Need to be durable and sutable for cucumber, radish, salad etc. Could I have some advise please.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

Stephanie Percy

Is there a picture of the liners? Instead of a fabric close-up?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

mark jeram

is there a sold bottom in the bracket or can you push the pipe through into another bracket below thanks mark

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 7

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?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

EPF

What is the rough weight of soil required for each size? Or how many bags of soil would be needed? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 9

Ian Foulston

Hi. Can you supply a 14inch raised bed 6ft x 5ft please and, if so, how much would it cost?Many thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Grace

Are the boards pressure treated?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 11

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

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.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

John

Hi, What grade is this polythene, please, and, Is it UPVC ??

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

Anne

Hi,I want to grow tomatoes, mainly in a greenhouse but in a bed that can also be brought outdoors - so want one that we can attach wheels to. What would you recommend?Thanks,Anne

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Nigel

Could I put one on top of another for deep rooted veg?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Jean Parker

Hi, is a 14inch bed suitable to go on concrete and what would you do for drainage.Jean

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Helen Hooper

Is the bird netting cover that comes with the polytunnel kit, the same type of net, as the bird and butterfly netting that can be purchased separately? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 18

Helen Hooper

Good evening, I bought two of your premier raised bed kits a couple of years ago and have been delighted with them, thank you. I am about to order a couple more, with the mini polytunnel frame kits, to protect crops from deer. I would prefer to use a plas...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Laura

Is the timber fsc certified?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

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...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Elizabeth

Is the 9 inch raised beds deep enough for salad crops - lettuce, spring onions, radish? The rest of my raised beds are deeper which I use for vegetables but i'm wondering if I can get away with a lower bed for some veg/salad.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Helen Hooper

Hello, thinking of buying these to protect crops from deer. Which covering would you recommend using with the frame? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Russ

I'm protecting vegetables from frost over winter. Should I buy fleece or polythene to go with this?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Russ

I have a 2x6 raised bed. Is this suitable? Will it just be a case of cutting the tubes shorter?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Hugh Robinson

Does the raised bed need a liner and if so what do you recommend to use

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Hugh Robinson

Is the planter suitable to be outside all year round, and do you sell suitable fertiliser

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Mary

Hi guys,Does this come fully assembled or is it the dreaded flatpack diy?Thanks,Mary

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 29

Rose

Hi there, I’m interested in starting to grow veg. I’ve done a little this year but space is limited. For a two person household , I’m not sure what size is useful. I’d do potatoes in a bag...although that hasn’t always worke...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 30

Daniel Baldwin

Is it possible to reach the back of the top tier from the front of the bottom tier, ie when standing in front of the bottom bed will I be able to reach the back of the top bed. The position I’m planning to put this bed means it won’t be access...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Mark

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Liam

Could you tell me will the liners prevent any toxic chemicals from leaching through pressure treated timber used for veggies.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Hala Jaber

Hi, can this fleece work with the RHP6002N vegtrug herb garden? Many thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Small Vegtrug Fleece Cover 1m

Question 34

ray longley

Do you supply a flat pack garden raised bed size 6x4ft7"high

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Lewis

Does this have a bottom on it

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

Mr Ian Boyes

Interested in purchasing this split level raised bed but faced with a sloping garden. Slope approximately 1 brick height on wall against which 6ft side would be placed. Would I need to dig in and will soil on both sides of wood cause problems.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Sarah

Hi, I see from the questions below that you anticipated providing beds made from untreated oak at some point. Is this now available?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Brendan

Are the planks safe to use for growing food to eat, seeing as how they're treated (presumably with some chemical)?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Tommy O'Hanlon

14 or 21in for growing spuds? will be going on a hard surface thanks Tommy

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Ahmed

Is it better to buy a mesh cover or a poly cover? What are the pros and cons of them? Where did you get your bigger polytunnel? Thanks in advance!

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 41

Seamus Leahy

Are these pressure treated

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 43

Sophie

Hi I was wondering how many 50l bags of soil would you need for the 12x4 bed

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Moira

Hi you say that the wood does not need to be treated as it will last approx 10:years but on the instruction leaflet it says to treat the wood every year. Hope you can clarify. Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 45

grainne fahy

Is there a base in this?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Ed

Hi again, I've bought 2 21" and one 14" beds.....3 questions. 1) Three of the end posts for the 21" are not square (about 6 mm wider on two sides. I don't think this will be a problem over the 6' length ..... am I right?2) I see the pie...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

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??

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 48

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.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

John Emberton

Hi, how much will 3 raised beds 6’x3’x21’’ cost please?Many thanks.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Lynnette Chapman

What liner would you recommend for the 21 inch high, 12 foot by 2 foot raised bed? Many thanks in asvance

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

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