Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Holly Cross

ord-27966I don't have any instructions or fixings (as stated online), please could you help.Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Yvonne Huskins

Are these in stock by any chance ?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 3

Denise

Hi, I'm interested in the 6ftx3ft premier raised bed. 21inch high. I note you say that it's ok to grow veg in this on a concrete base. Would this also be deep enough for potatoes? Or would I need to remove the flags beneath?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

Sean

Are these likely to be restocked soon

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 5

Michael

Is the gray one in stock? It doesn’t give me an option when ordering.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 6

C. Smith

Is the cold frame top included

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 7

David Seear

I see that your 6ft x 3ft 14" height is listed as £87.95 yet my wife,from her phone stated it was £75.95? On checking the 6ft x 4ft it was just £ 2 different at £ 89.95. As I am considering buying 4 what is the best price for ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Helen Tye

Does the cold frame have a base to it so you can put potted plants in it?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 9

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 10

David Ewing

Hi, how much soil, and what type, would I need to fill the 14", 8' x 4 ' bed to grow general flowers and veg?ThanksDavid

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

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 12

John Emberton

Hi, how much will 3 raised beds 6’x3’x21’’ cost please?Many thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Sue

Hi, can these raised bed kits be painted? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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 15

Helen

I am thinking of putting a raised bed directly onto grass. Do I need a liner to the sides in the premier raised bed or can I fill with compost as it is?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

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 17

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 18

Rosalynn Lewis

Silly question, perhaps! We are a family of 3. We enjoy growing basic veg. We are looking to buy raised beds, yours look great! Our garden designer has 8 raised beds down on plan! I think too much for us to manage. I want a deep one for potatoes, carrots,...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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 21

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

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Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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 24

Emma

If I am putting this on turf would I have to lift the turf first? Or could I put black weed control fabric down then put this on top? I wouldn’t want weeds coming up but wondered what to do.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Holly B

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

David

Hello can this be used on a large outdoor roof terrace

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

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...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

graham

Hi, Do these come with, or do you recommend a liner of some sort to protect the wood?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Lorraine Marten

Hi This may seem very lazy but are the holes pre drilled in your kits, I do not own a drill, lots of screwdrivers but no drills.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Vivienne Barnes

Please could you give me a price for 2 -8x4 21 inch high premier raised bedsIncluding the right amount of your ready prepared soil mix to fill both.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

AH

Could the 21in high beds be used as the exterior for a raised pond of lines with pond liner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Vivienne Barnes

Hello Again, Sorry for any confusion I’ve decided to order 2 of your 6x4 21inch high premier raised beds.I would like to order enough of your ready mix soil bags too but seem to have acquired two answers as to how many I would need. One answer sa...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Peter Wilson

Is there any reason why a 21inch high unit could not be used as 3 x 7inch units 7inch

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

James M

Hi I'm interested in the 6ft by 4ft premier raised bed kits but I just want to find out if I can purchase a finishing top for this product?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

Jean

HelloI would like to purchase a raised garden bed but want to put it on my decking area. What would I need to line the bed with and is this workable?Many thanks for any advice.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Lee

Hi I’m looking to buy a raised bed for vegetable growing but only have concrete to put it on - is this possible?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

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.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Julia

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Michael O Malley

HelloHow much vegetable/compost soil would I need for Premier raised beds of the following sizes6 x 612 x 312 x 4Many thanks Best Irish website for garden supplies btw !Michael

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

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 41

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

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

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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

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Question 46

ken murray

Hi there... We're planning to go for the 12 x 4 raised bed but not sure what the main difference between your premier and deluxe beds are ?..Thx..ken

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Robert Dibley

Can you make smaller liners ? I've got a raised bed which is only 0.8m x 1.2m and 20cm deep, but the suppliers are out of stock of liners. (They still list them on their website, but every nearby store I have tried has found they don't actually have any ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Georgina

Hi, I have just discovered that to avoid chemicals leaching into the soil from pressure treated woods it is advised to use a liner. Is this the correct kind of liner to use in this case? thanks so much

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Lynnette Chapman

What liner would you recommend for the 21 inch high, 12 foot by 2 foot raised bed? Many thanks in asvance

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Liam

Could you tell me will the liners prevent any toxic chemicals from leaching through pressure treated timber used for veggies.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

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