Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Richard

Hi, with the 8' x 4' raised bed will the 8' length bow when filled with soil, should it have some sort of bracing?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Fiona Hibberd

Do I need to put a liner in these raised beds? If so, do you sell liners?Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Mr John H Witchell

Could you please tell me what the delivery wait is like at the moment? Are screws included? Thanks John

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Question 4

Ann Kearney

Given your answer and 6ft x 2ft is not in the drop down box, I presume you don't do it in 14 inch high. Thank you

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Ann Kearney

Thank you Niall but 6ft x2 ft is not listed in the sizes available on the drop down tab so I didn't know if you did it in the 14 inch height

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Question 6

Michele Ritchie

What can you sit a raised bed on?

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Question 7

Ann Kearney

Is it possible to order a 6ft x 2ft and if so what would be the price please?Thank youAnn

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Question 8

Niall

Do your beds come with ground stakes? I see them been used alot online especially in how to build vids online

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Question 9

Helen

Does the kit include all xxxx fittings etc. I am looking to buy 2 4x 4ft

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

David

Hi, what size liner would I need to fit the 14", 8' x 4' bed

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

David Ewing

Hi, how much soil, and what type, would I need to fill the 14", 8' x 4 ' bed to grow general flowers and veg?ThanksDavid

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Jean Parker

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

John Emberton

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Sue

Hi, can these raised bed kits be painted? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Annalee Thomas

hIHow many of your compost bags would I need to fill an 8 ft by 2 ft bed?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Helen

I am thinking of putting a raised bed directly onto grass. Do I need a liner to the sides in the premier raised bed or can I fill with compost as it is?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Alan

Hi, I am looking at the 8'x4' beds, do the 8' lengths come in one piece?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Marion Anderson

Hi, is it necessary to ensure that the soil surface onto which I want to put the raised bed is absolutely flat. I do have a spirit level but I think that the ground is on a very slight slope.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Alan Martin

I am seriously thinking of buying one of your Timber Raised Beds. It would be placed on top of (expensive!) Indian Sandstone paving. Would a liner only be sufficient to suit both raised Bed and paving or should I fit an additional wooden base (i.e. slats...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Peter Jopling

Hi I don’t seemed to have been supplied any screws..! Can you tell me what size I need..?Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Holly B

Where is the wood for the beds sourced from? Is it sustainable timber?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

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 24

graham

Hi, Do these come with, or do you recommend a liner of some sort to protect the wood?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Charles Draper

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

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Question 30

Michael O Malley

HelloHow much vegetable/compost soil would I need for Premier raised beds of the following sizes6 x 612 x 312 x 4Many thanks Best Irish website for garden supplies btw !Michael

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Question 31

ken murray

Hi there... We're planning to go for the 12 x 4 raised bed but not sure what the main difference between your premier and deluxe beds are ?..Thx..ken

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Jim Hill

Hi. Can you confirm whether Premier 21in is available in size 8ft x 4ft. Appears on drop-down but isn't mentioned as size option elsewhere or on video.Thanks

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Question 33

rob

Hi, is the 21inch bed high enough to be rabbit proof? We have a lot of rabbits here! Many thanks.

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Question 34

Mary

Could I use these for soft fruit?

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Question 35

Jackie Higgs

We have taken delivery of our 12’ x 3’ planter. Could you please provide assembly instructions as there were none provided or tell me where I can down load them. Do the planter beds require a liner ThanksJackie

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Question 36

Lee

Hi I’m looking to buy a raised bed for vegetable growing but only have concrete to put it on - is this possible?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Ed

Hi, If I buy the premier raised bed it will go on an area of 15cm deep large (25mm) gravel - would this be OK? Also - would a liner to the inside, vertical sections extend the life of the ed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Emma

If I am putting this on turf would I have to lift the turf first? Or could I put black weed control fabric down then put this on top? I wouldn’t want weeds coming up but wondered what to do.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Denise

Hi, I'm interested in the 6ftx3ft premier raised bed. 21inch high. I note you say that it's ok to grow veg in this on a concrete base. Would this also be deep enough for potatoes? Or would I need to remove the flags beneath?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Rosie

Are the dimensions internal or external? Thank you

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Jim Edwards

am I right, these beds do not have a timber base but are open to the soil?How re timbers held together? Screws,posts or brackets?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Francesco

Do you have a "net" to stop moles from the bottom when the planter is placed on existing soil?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

donna Payne

I have bought 4 of the 21 inche 6x6 beds and the stepped bed. Can you tell me how much soil I will need to fill them. I am using some of my garden cuttings etc to act as a base underneath a layer of newspaper

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Chris Hill

Do these beds need to be treated against rot or painted with a preservative?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Jean anderson

Hi I am interested in the deluxe raised veg bed kits would you recommend to put a liner in base before adding soil or add soil straight on to ground .

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Greg Marsh

I am planning to buy one of your 6ft x 4ft x 21" deluxe raised beds. I have done a back-of-the-envelope calculation and think that one of your 1 cubic metre bags of screened topsoil would fill it. Would you agree and would this be suitable for growin...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

geoff parkin

Hello I am looking to buy a 12ftx2ft bed. What size liner do I need to buythanks

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Question 49

Gale Heath

Are the dimensions for the deluxe beds internal or external dimensions please?

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Question 50

Robert

Do you need power tools to assemble the beds? Can a novice assemble the beds adequately?

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