Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

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?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Ken Clarkson

How deep is the Vegtrug in the centre

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 4

Elisa Baliani

What type of wood is this? Untreated or treated?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

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?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 6

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?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

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!

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Jim Grant

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Philip Purcell

Am I correct in reading that I can get a raised bed in 12ft by 2ft kits, 9inch high ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Helena

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Christine

I have ordered a Herb VegTrug and was wondering if this would be a useful addition, especially for the winter to keep the herbs producing for longer? I had thought of the standard frame and poly cover but would this be better?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Christine

I was just wondering how much compost/soil is needed to fill the Herb Trug? Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Phil

21 inch 4x4 premier raised bed.Can you tell me the top soil and compost to fill it I'm going to use it mostly for Slad leaf and other vegetables.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Gill

Hi can you tell me how much soil I need for a premier 6’ x 4’ 14” deep pleaseMany thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Phil

I'm putting a 21inch deep 3x4 onto a patio which I can't mark so i will be using a liner. Now are the liners totally sealed or do they release water in heavy rain ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Hanka

How much compost would I need for this raised bed?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Hanka

Is the timber certified to be used for organic food crop?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Cate Harding

what type of wood do you use?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Sandra Davis

Do you pre-drill holes or do you just lash the screws straight in?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Laura

Hi. Are the heavy duty raised beds certified for organic vegetable growing? Thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Matt

We recently purchased one of these and are planning to place it directly into concrete. Is there anything we need to consider from a drainage perspective?Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Lin Hunter

Hi does the bed need a liner if growing vegetables in it ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Julie

I shall soon be purchasing some of your deluxe raised beds. Do you recommend treating the outside of the assembled units with fence paint, to prolong the life?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Kathleen Kelly

How much soil would I need to fill a 14 inch high 8ft x 6ft raised bed?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

christopher mahon

Hi there,A few questions1) In your experience, does adding a liner make much difference to how long the wood lasts?2) Also does adding a liner encourage slugs to overwinter between the liner and the wood?3) Do you supply or recommend any wood for addi...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Ana Gutierrez

Hi, I would like to put this raised bed in my terrace but it does not look like it has a bottom to keep the soil in. Do you sell anything that I can attach at the bottom?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Tina Clay

If I put this on a lawn, would I need to dig up the grass first, or would it be OK to leave under the soil, if I was growing veg?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Heather

Would these be suitable for bamboo plants?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Peter Jopling

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

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?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Elaine

hi there when will this be back in stock including the pipe cross pieces which you say will be available in february 2018 and will that be included within the kit?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Ruth

Can this be fitted to an old vegtrug (18 months old) or would even slight warping of that be a problem when fitting this?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 34

Dee

Could I use 3 of these stacked on top of each other (obviously using longer corner posts) to create a 21" bed? I have in mind a 4 x 4 foot bed and a taller bed would be a great help.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

Holly B

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Janet Watson

As described in sizes,what is H,D,A stand for?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Gillian Bristow

Very interested in this product as I have one of your veg trugs How does it open up is it hinged at the back?. How is it fixed to the vegtrug?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 38

Alan Stewart

Is this kit suitable for use with a 9" bed for a little more versatility? If so the price pls for both bed sizes? Thank you. Alan

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Tecwyn Savage

I'm thinking of buying a couple of raised bed kits, together with some Grow Grid mats, but I find that the sizes don't appear to match!The beds are shown in Imperial, but mats all seem to be 1.5m wide. You also suggest that it's no a good idea to cut the...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

James Skinner

Does putting the metal fixings on the inside to 'hide' them rather than outside affect the structural soundness of the beds?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Roisin

Will you cut these for raised bed,d what would the demension be of the raised bed?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Catherine

Can these be delivered to an allotment address?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

phil horwood

Hi do your raised beds come with a guarantee? I have seen a similar product with 15year guarantee.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Kim Chatwin

Hi do you make raised beds 6 foot x 2 foot if so how much are they please. Also if 3 or 4 were purchased is there discount or free delivery.Thank youKim

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Gillian Bristow

At the end of the season is it necessary to change the compost in my veg true, or could I just add home made compost, or maybe just remove top 6 inches? I have no where to dispose of spent compost. Having amazing success with it, by the way.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 47

Krzysztof Bujnowski

How much does each timber weigh?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Stephen

Hi there I was gonna buy this raised bed, can you tell me me how many 25kg bags of pea gravel would be needed to fill the bed? And the same for the 4ft square one? Do you sell pea gravel around 10mm minimum Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Daryl Dalziel

do you have these in any other sizes

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Keith

HiI bought one of these beds last year but haven't assembled it yet as I'm still trying to get my garden in order. They have been sitting in the shed.My question is, do I need to treat it before using it seeing as it has been lying up all this time?...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

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