Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Bob Taylor

How much is garden soil in bags of 60litres to fill 2 x 4'x4' and 1x3'x3'. I have asked a question on this subject before.

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Lewis Richards

I am looking to buy the 6ft by 3ft premier 21inch raised bed and was wondering how many bags of the soil I need to order as well to make sure it is filled correctly?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

donna Payne

I have bought 4 of the 21 inche 6x6 beds and the stepped bed. Can you tell me how much soil I will need to fill them. I am using some of my garden cuttings etc to act as a base underneath a layer of newspaper

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

Francesco

Do you have a "net" to stop moles from the bottom when the planter is placed on existing soil?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Jim Edwards

am I right, these beds do not have a timber base but are open to the soil?How re timbers held together? Screws,posts or brackets?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Natalie

Hi, do these raised beds need any type of liner? If I get a 21" high bed and have it on a concrete base, will it hold enough soil to grow vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Rosie

Are the dimensions internal or external? Thank you

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

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?...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

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 8 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 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Chris N

Could you supply posts and screws to go one plank higher on the 21inch 6x4 ?If so, how would that affect the price please?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Ed

Hi, If I buy the premier raised bed it will go on an area of 15cm deep large (25mm) gravel - would this be OK? Also - would a liner to the inside, vertical sections extend the life of the ed?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Ed

Hi again, I've bought 2 21" and one 14" beds.....3 questions. 1) Three of the end posts for the 21" are not square (about 6 mm wider on two sides. I don't think this will be a problem over the 6' length ..... am I right?2) I see the pie...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Vivienne Barnes

Hello again please could you clarify how much of your soil mix I would need to order to fill2 21deep 8x4 premier raised beds

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Peter Wilson

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Jackie Higgs

We have taken delivery of our 12’ x 3’ planter. Could you please provide assembly instructions as there were none provided or tell me where I can down load them. Do the planter beds require a liner ThanksJackie

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Mary

Could I use these for soft fruit?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Jim Hill

Hi. Can you confirm whether Premier 21in is available in size 8ft x 4ft. Appears on drop-down but isn't mentioned as size option elsewhere or on video.Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Charles Draper

Can I split a 12' X 2' raised bed into two 6' X 2' beds?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Charles Draper

Can you please tell me the difference between the Premier beds and the Flower beds and why the Flower beds are cheaper?Is there a reason why not to use the Flower beds for vegetables?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Katharine

I am finding it very hard to put the kit together. The tubes are very difficult to connect and when they do, they come apart very easily! I have been told that soaking the ends of the tubes in hot water helps but have not found this effective. Any other a...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Dave

I have a 4x4 bed is it possible to get it in this size?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Elizabeth

Hi there, I have an 8x4 raised bed and wish to place a hooped system with mesh over it to deter bugs off brassica veg. As the bed is already in place, what is the best way to do this? I see some examples of systems that are built on pieces of timber that...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Susan Russell

Can I buy replacement brackets? Mine have buckled.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Damien

Hi I mistakenly order just the fixing kit, can I order the tubing seperatly? Thanks Damien

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

Margaret Murray

Hi I was just wondering can you fix these to the allotment raised beds you sell or is it just the premier ones . Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Geraldine Hennessy

Hi,I have two 6 x 4 raised beds,bought from you...i also have the brackets for the tubing ,can i buy the tubing separately, if so how much do i need to cover and what would the cost be?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Eoin Faherty

Hi does the kit come with the studs and washers and screws?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Keith Fisken

Hi,Do you provide tunnel kits for raised beds sized 4 by 8 feet? If so how much would it be for two full kits?Cheers,Keith

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Gorwel Owen

Hi. I've just constructed one of your mini polytunnels - really easy to put together and perfect for my beds. I'm having difficulty fitting enviromesh though. This sounds really daft but I can't seem to get it to follow the curvature of the frame - it jus...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Alice Velic

What soil potato likes

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Norman Robertson

Hi, I am about to assemble one of your mini polytunnels I bought at the end of last year. Would like extra Fastening Spikes, can I buy them from you. Website only seems to mention extra washers and screws.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

David Mumford

Can the mini polytunnels be used on the split level raised beds? Just the lower part I guess?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Alyson Pratt

Can the tubes for the poly tunnels just be inserted into the earth rather being attached to a wooden frame.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Duncan

Have you, or any of your customers (that you know of), used the mini polytunnel on a 1.8m VegTrug? Given the lack of availability of their purpose built ones, I'm wondering if I should just pay a bit extra and do a mini polytunnel resting on 2x2s (instead...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Wobbly Bob

Can i just buy the brackets i have tube and timber from other projects

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Hala Jaber

Hi, can this fleece work with the RHP6002N vegtrug herb garden? Many thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Caroline Emerson

Will the fleece cover be back in stock this month like the other cover and frame for the 1m vegtrug? I recently bought one vegtrug and will be buying a second sometime this month, so I will need to buy 2 each of the frames and covers for both trugs.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Peter

How many litres of topsoil will be needed to fill this raised bed

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Mrs. L.Lyonsl

Is there a liner for this product also please let me know the cost?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

JING

what is the different between Split Level Raised Flower Bed and this new premier split level Raised vegetable Bed

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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