Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Simon

Hi, I read your reply to Andy's question below but I'm still not clear about the longer bed options. If I order a "12ft x 3ft" will I get enough boards for two 6ft beds that I could make up separately or is it one long bed with a join halfway al...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Jude Curran

Does it have a bottom panel of wood or does it sit on the grass

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

David McGill

Is the timber treated ?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

Barry Roberts

Hi i'm interested in your 6x3ft kit, i will be putting this onto concrete slabs, and you mentioned to someone that you don't need a liner? as these boards are treated. I would like to know what the treatment is and is it safe, also can these boards be pai...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Alison Duff

Can these be painted?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Anne Lloyd

Is there a sharp end to the posts to enable easier assembling?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Peter Womersley

I have the cover and frame for the 1m TRUG. Do I need the cold frame? Are there any advantages of a cold frame over the cover?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 8

Anne

Hi My allotment plot is accessible by a motor vehicle. I am looking to buy 6 beds. 1. Will it be delivered to my plot?2. Do you advise delivery time?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Anne

Please advise if the 7" high Timber Planters are treated with non-toxic preservatives.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Andy Macdonald

Hi, with regards to bed size you show 12ft x 4ft @ £119.95, yet you say you not deliver longer than 6ft. Presumably made up of x2 6ft x4ft? If so it works out cheaper if I buy 12ft x 4ft rather than x2 6ft x 4ft which works out at £139.90 yes?...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Dan Pink

Is this wood treated? If so does a raised bed built with these need to be lined if growing fruit and veg?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

K Trinder

Hi, would you need to join these (screws or nails or something) or are they heavy enough to just be placed on top of each other?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Brian

Hi there, quick question please - is this board pressure treated? Thank you in advance

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Colin Parish

Hi,What is the height of the tunnel at its highest point?Regards...Colin

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 17

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Elaine

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Russ

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Tom

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Bharath

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 26

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Mrs shenton

Do you make beds made to measure

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Noreen Ramsay

Would these be deep enough to grow rhubarb in?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Lukasz

any chance you have that in grey wash colorregards Lukasz

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 35

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 36

G Phoenix

why are there no predrilled holes?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Anita

What treatment has been applied to the timber? Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

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

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

Question 46

Graham Rintoul

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Lynn McAllister

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Kevin

Do the boards come with the fixing holes already drilled?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 50

Emma Chesters

Hi there. Is your timber treated please? Many thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

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