Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Julie Barney

your video says metre square - to me that means each panel is 39 inches and not 48 inches as indicated by 4foot square xx

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

Rhodri Evans

Hi Niall, it's around a foot high so on second thoughts maybe a higher liner would be requited? How long could I expect a liner to last as well please? Thank you.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Rhodri Evans

Hi, I'm looking for a liner for a raised bed to protect the wood. I tried using tarpaulin but it's now like paper! The bed is on soil, and I've read on your Q&A section that a 9" depth would be sufficient for that. The size of the bed is approx 8...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Russ Gillespie

I'm placing this into a concrete base so will be purchasing a liner. I've read that putting 2-3 inches of pebbles/shingle in the bottom is a good idea, but do I put them inside the liner or underneath the liner?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Elaine

HiWhat is the overall height of the mini polytunnel? Thanks in advance.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Russ

I'm considering getting your split level raised bed. Which sized liner should I buy?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Tom

how many strawberry plants can i plant in this vegtrug? when planting these close together would 50 be too much?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Bharath

Won't the wood rot or degrade due to daily watering

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Michelle

Can you tell me how the cold frame is attached to the vegtrug eg clips, bolts etc? And if it easy to remove for the summer months. Kind regardsMichelle

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Maurice Sweeney

Hi I’m thinking of buying some raised beds . I’m going to have to build on a large slab of concrete. Any suggestions?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Kevin Broaders

You give the height of the timber as being only 5cms, surely this isn't correct. I have my eye on the one pictured with the dark green painted timber and the timber looks to be way higher than 5cm. Please specify the height of the timber.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Mrs shenton

Do you make beds made to measure

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Noreen Ramsay

Would these be deep enough to grow rhubarb in?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Jonathan

I have bought the liners for your split height premier raised bed. Do you recommend fixing it to the sides? Or is it best to just leave it loose and have the soil to keep it in position?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Peter Womersley

The photo on the site is not a 4 x 4 frame? How many hoops does the 4 x 4 frame have?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Lukasz

any chance you have that in grey wash colorregards Lukasz

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 21

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

G Phoenix

why are there no predrilled holes?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Steve Reynolds

It states in the dimensions that the planter is 46cm wide, the one in the video looks at least 20cm wider than this, is the planter in the video the wall hugger planter? Many thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Madelyn

Is the wood planed please ?Do we need to do a lot of smoothing it before small children can be near it ?Thanks. MM.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Patrick Mc Intyre

Hi I am looking at the 12ft by 3ft or 4ft I was wondering is this one item i.e. (the 12 x 3ft or 4ft) or is it two (6x3) or two(6x4ft)beds itemsI am asking as :- well for a few reason thinking ahead for future flexibility etc...1stWill the 12ft x ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

patrick

SorrySo I order the 12ft and ask for more post -- OR -- just order the two 6x4 or the two 6x3 depending on which depth i end up choosing. Or are the post you say to get extra for the spread reason if ordering either...confusion if i can join two beds ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

eli

this seems to be three times the size of the 20 euro one, so why is it more than three times the price. you could just buy three of the small 7 inch ones and put them one on top of the other.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Anita

What treatment has been applied to the timber? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Deborah Birch

I like this idea but I need 6ftx2ft, not the 6ftx3ft is there chance this could be done, Please I could then grow my veggies

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

mike

HiMy allotment has 3 9 metre x 1.5 metre homemade raised beds constructed using 6" gravel boards one of which is dedicated this year to carrots and parsnips. So I have been considering methods of 'tunneling' it using the 25mm water pipe to protect t...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Graham Rintoul

Why do you show the brackets as visible from the outside? Why not have them out of sight on the inside?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Lynn McAllister

What sort of wood do you use? How durable is it?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Kevin

Do the boards come with the fixing holes already drilled?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Emma Chesters

Hi there. Is your timber treated please? Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Kevin

Hi, do you need to use a liner if your raised is being placed on soil?As your square foot vegetable gardening says..."If your Square Foot Garden is being placed on garden soil or grass a 9 inch high raised bed would be sufficient as the roots of ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Catherine Greene

What are the boards treated with, is it a wood treatment, if so which one? Might be good to keep the same treatment going if going to invest in the 10 year beds. Do you sell untreated boards?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Jim Grant

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Geraldine King

Hi NiallMany thanks for your reply but I was thinking of protecting the wood, not prevent weeds. That's why I said that I didn't need it for the base. Or is the wood treated sufficiently to last for ...... years??

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Geraldine King

Hello AndrewYou have kindly supplied me with 2 raised beds, 8' x 3' - 14" depth (you call tell what age I am!!). They're great and now assembled and in situ. Could you provide lining for both please - I'm not really bothered about lining the base o...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Kate Z

hi, it looks like a slipper box as comer posts aren't in the ground, judging by instruction video. can you please clarify.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

carole Griffiths

would you be able to sell me enough of this to cover a tunnel for my new 8ft x 3ft raised bed please. Also what would the cost be?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Ken Clarkson

How deep is the Vegtrug in the centre

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Elisa Baliani

What type of wood is this? Untreated or treated?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Lucy

Hi, I would like to order the 1m veg trug for growing vegetables. What compost and how much of it would I need for this?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Paul

Hi, "Soil/compost mix available to fill" - Does this mean the soil comes with that price or do I have to order it separately?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Liz

Hi, Do you need to be concerned with what the timbers are pressure treated with? Will it effect your soil and/or vegetables? Also, do you need to use metal nails or stakes to keep the timbers in place? Thank you!

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

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 50

Helena

Is there a base on the raised beds or just a frame?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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