Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Fiona

Can these be painted/stained and if so, what type of paint is recommended so as not to contaminate soil & crops? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 2

Jenny Cassidy

Hi, is it possible to arrange this in one long straight line, or does it have to be arranged around a corner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 3

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?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 4

Sarah Moloney

Can this be put straight onto a paved surface or does it need a base or liner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 5

Russ Gillespie

I'm placing this into a concrete base so will be purchasing a liner. I've read that putting 2-3 inches of pebbles/shingle in the bottom is a good idea, but do I put them inside the liner or underneath the liner?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Ting Ting Grace

Hi, are these screws 30mm in length? I am buying 1.25 in planks to make raised bed. Which are 31 mm thick.Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 30mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 7

N Keegan

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 8

Donna

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Paul

What is the best base for these types of bed? I have an area with a concrete floor that I would like to put these on but am concerned that pooling water would damage the wood over time. Could they be placed on to something to keep them out of contact with...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 10

Donna

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Kj

Hi There,Recently purchased several Castleton raised bed kits (excellent!) and cannot find them on your site now.Are they still available? They are so easy to put together with just a mallet, no fiddly screws apart from the finishing tops, which make a...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 17.5cm High Raised Flower Beds

Question 13

Sarah Jane

Can order these with 45cm or 60cm depth?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

Hugh Tully

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 40mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 16

Peter Quirk

Please can you advise the overall footprint size of this the 2 tier L shaped I am looking for a bed 1.8x1.8m

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 17

Eileen Sutton

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 18

Paddy D.

Hi,I have ordered the tall version of the 2 tier urban garden raised bed kit. Is it alright to locate it against a fence made of concrete slats?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

David

How much soil would be required to fill the taller version of this bed? 1 tonne or more?

Asked 5 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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Mrs Jan Fox

How do you treat the wood; is it safe for growing veg ?I've heard that one should use untreated wood to avoid chemical contamination.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 22

Paula

When will the Vegtrug range of planters be back in stock

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Kids Trug

Question 23

Anne dennehy

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Kerry Daly

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Lin Hunter

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Laura

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Wayne

Do you have this in 8x4 or 8x6 or 7x5

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

rachel

Do the raised beds need to be lined with plastic/pond liner

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

David

Hi,Can I check how much soil would be required for a 6ft x 6ft bed please? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

David

Hi Andrew - I was asking about the 16inch Easy Assembly Castleton beds? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Mark

How deep is the trough? Is this suitable for a roof terrace?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 32

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 33

John Hogan

Hi, I was wondering when you expect this frame and cover to be available again. Thanks,John

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 34

John

Just wondering if there was any update on when these frames and covers were going to be in stock?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 35

david tupper

I wish to build a 27inch high bed using 9 inch boards, which corner posts would I need and which brackets , thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > Extra Long Raised Bed Corner Posts 1.8m

Question 36

Mrs Carol Drury

On your response to my question on how to fit the liner to my 21" raised bed, you say it should not be in two pieces but the liner I have received from you is in two pieces. Am I to understand that it should not be ?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Oonagh

Hi Andrew. The raised beds I am building is 245cm long, 57cm wide, 55cm high. What would the lining cost for this? Do you cut the lining a little bigger? How much soil do I need? How much would that cost? Do you have a delivery charge? Many thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Margaret Stevenson

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Rhodri Evans

Hi Niall, it's around a foot high so on second thoughts maybe a higher liner would be requited? How long could I expect a liner to last as well please? Thank you.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Katrin

Hi! The size of our raised bed is 1 x 1 x 1 meter. Do you have a linder for that size?Thanks!Katrin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Stephanie Percy

Is there a picture of the liners? Instead of a fabric close-up?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Desmond Scanlon

We have bought a liner for a 6 x 4 21" raised bed. When fitted do we have to pierce the bottom to allow for drainage.Many Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Cormac

I am trying to buy a liner for the 14" / 21" split level premier bed, but not sure of the options to choose. E.g., there's two height groups to go for: 7,9,14,21 inch, or 11,16.5,22 inch. I'm confused as to why they're mixed into groups like thi...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Patrick Mc Intyre

Hi i have your raised beds but I am wondering if this product is just a liner for the sides and not the bottom.only around the sides inside?Is it needed to have a liner on the bottom i have 21" beds?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Ruth

Hello, my raised bed is going on top of soil in which green alkanet is rampant however much I try to dig it out. You say weeds will struggle through nine inches of soil/compost in the raised bed but do you think that includes such persistent, invasive one...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Tony Lomas

Hi Niall, I'm going to create a garden area with raised beds that I have already bought from you. I will be using a 2m x 100m roll of weed matting from you, is it worth me buying the liners for the 2 off 6ft x 4ft beds or just use leftovers from the roll?...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Tony Lomas

Thanks Niall, would you consider 14mm gravel chips too small?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Keith Bull

How do you stop weeds coming through the edges of a liner for a 9" deep bed? Does the liner wrap up the side? I have bought 6' x 4' raised bed and liners to fit. Does one need to secure the liner to the sides before loading the soil on top? Thanks. K...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Joanne Campbell

is there an easy method to inserting the liner, we are complete novices and it all seems a bit daunting, thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

David

Hi, I am looking to get the 8' x 4' 21" raised bed, which will go onto the concrete base of an old shed. I can't see a liner for that size of bed though, do you do these or would you recommend something else?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

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