Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Pauline McNeil

What mesh is shown in your pic of the hoop bed?Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 2

Jan

Do you exhibit at gardeners world nec ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 3

Jan

Can you purchase a plastic cover to protect plants ?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 4

Aine o donnell

Where can I purchase herbs and lettuce for this planter

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 5

Donna

Forgot to ask, how much soil does this take to fill it up?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 6

Ben

I would really like one 6' by 5'. Can you do that or would it be easy to reduce the 6' by 6' one myself.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 7

Michael

Please confirm the dimensions. The diagram shows height as 80 cms while the description is 78.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 8

Jen

I have a wooding decking and was wondering if I could put a raise bed on it! Is so do I put plastic or black out on before I place the bed! This is my first time and haven't a clue!! Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 9

Julia

Do we need to make drainage holes in the liners or are they water-permeable?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

Lesley Easton

Is it possible to purchase a 4' x 3' bed in the premier range, 9" high?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Denise Alexander

Is the wood preserved or treated? If so, are all preservatives or treatment chemicals non toxic and approved by the soil Association>

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 12

Donna

Can these be used for veg rather than flowers? Is it the safe treatment like the raised veg beds?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 13

Hugh Tully

Is it possible to order a particular raised flower bed to own dimensions?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 14

Kate

Hello, we are thinking of getting the taller version of this for a starter veggie garden. Approx how much soil will it take to fill? also it is sited on a concrete slab do we need to pop gravel in the bottom for drainage?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 15

Margaret Stevenson

Do I understand from your answer on 11th August 2016 thatyour liners come with a base section

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Ronan

Where can I buy the 25mm flexible pipe you recomnend?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed corner bracket

Question 17

Kerry Daly

How much soil is needed for the 6ftx4ft easy to assemble bed?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Mary R

Does this trig come fully assembled.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 19

Grainne Hayes

is there a bottom to this? could it be placed on tarmac?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 20

patricia bailey

Hi, are these suitable for making beds for organic gardening? how is the wood treated? Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 21

patricia bailey

Are these suitable for growing vegetables in? I was just wondering as the wood is pressure treated. Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

arin oz

That is so discouraging not to see metric sizes along with imperial sizes.Why don't you have metric mesurements as well?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 23

Rebecca

How many litres of compost would I need to fill this planter (14-21 inch) - Thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 24

Damian

Hi Could I get a longer length to cover a 8ft x 3.5ft . thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 25

Anne dennehy

How do the beds react to inclement wet Kerry weather almost all year round ??

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Easy Assemble Raised Beds > Castleton Heavy Duty Raised Garden Bed

Question 26

Patricia Dobson

How much soil do I need for the 6ft x 4ft bed? Many thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Joe

Does the 2,000 litres of soil for the 14 to 21 inch unit fill the entire bed i.e. both split level units and the corner section?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 28

Catriona Ferris

How long would the heavy duty thicker timber last in average rainfall areas?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Easy Assemble Raised Beds > Castleton Heavy Duty Raised Garden Bed

Question 29

K

Would I be able to paint the outside of it with wood paint?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 30

Jonathan

Hi there. Your product looks great. I have two 4x8 foot raised beds to cover. I guess I need 4 hoops rather than the three you show in your 6x4 beds? Also will the enviromesh be large enough for this?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 31

Jamie

Hiya can these beds be stacked top one another for a deeper bed so you can grow larger veg eg,parsinps, carrots

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Esther

Are the boards treated?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 33

beata

hi. do I have to paint the boards before use it?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 90cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 34

KR

What kind of wood is it and what is the height of the underneath bit on the 180cm? I'm thinking of using it in the front of the house against the front fence wall and putting recycle bins under it.

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 35

jennifer Winder-Baggot

If I buy a 6 x 3 mini polytunnel kit with 6 x 3 polythene, how high would the resulting polytunnel be? Would it be too small to grow tomatoes?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

Irene speedie

I can only see covers that only cover the top not the frame. Can you please advise where they are on your web site? Also what type of varnish do you suggest for the trugMany thanks

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 37

Vito Missorici

is this board possible to costom cut 7ft 3in x0.75.I am short 8 boards to finish my progetregards,Vito

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 38

Irene

Can you advise what I should use to keep the vegtrug in good condition as I have now had it for two years and it is starting to look a bit shabby

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 39

jennifer Winder-Baggot

If I want to buy a quickcrop hoop bed, 4 x 4 size (is that 4 foot by 4 foot or metres or what unit?), I see the polythene is 6 x 3 size - do you have a 4 x 4 size polythene roll or what would be suitable if I wanted a polythene cover?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 40

Eileen Sutton

How much top soil required to fill 4ft x 4ft x 21in planter

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 41

Joanne Bream

I intend to buy the coir compost for my vegtrug should I buy 4 packs or is it best/ ok to mix with regular compost?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 42

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?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 44

alex

bought some brackets and a box of screws, on contemplating the assembly it struck me, you recommend 30mm screws, but the boards are only 20mm thick.am I being daft?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed corner bracket

Question 45

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 46

Margaret

we are novices using reconditioned heat treated pallet collars .6 x .8 for raised beds. We don't really want to line - is this safe? How do we get liner to fit only the sides of our 'boxes' of varying depths? Would appreciate any advice.

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Sarah P

I need to be very precise on dimensions because we are fitting panels above the raised bed to create a safe enclosure for a spoilt tortoise. Once erected are the 6x6 kits precisely 6ft x 6ft, or is that the length of the planks so that the true erected di...

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Mary

Is it possible to just buy the 6x2ft bed on its own?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Sylvester Neylon

What is ideal soil preparation for growing vegetables carrotts parnisps in a raised bed 9" high.

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Timber Raised Bed Kit - 22.5cm High Allotment Planter

Question 50

Trung

Hi There, Do you have these post in 26in?Kind Regards,Trung

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm x 75mm x 75mm Post

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