Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Ken Clarkson

How deep is the Vegtrug in the centre

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Elisa Baliani

What type of wood is this? Untreated or treated?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

Helena

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Philip Purcell

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Christine

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

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.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

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 ?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Gill

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Hanka

How much compost would I need for this raised bed?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Hanka

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Cate Harding

what type of wood do you use?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Sandra Davis

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Laura

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Lin Hunter

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Kathleen Kelly

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Heather

Would these be suitable for bamboo plants?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

Peter Jopling

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

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.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Holly B

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Janet Watson

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 43

John

Hi, do you have any pictures or a video showing how the single liner fits into the split level raised bed? I am guessing I need to cut it so it fits round the posts that hold the higher level???Many thanks

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

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Question 44

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

James Skinner

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Roisin

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Catherine

Can these be delivered to an allotment address?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

phil horwood

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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