Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Sarah

How deep is the deepest part? Also, is it watertight or does it drain from between the boards? Thank you.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 2

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Jan

Do you exhibit at gardeners world nec ?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 4

Gillian Bristow

At the end of the season is it necessary to change the compost in my veg true, or could I just add home made compost, or maybe just remove top 6 inches? I have no where to dispose of spent compost. Having amazing success with it, by the way.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 5

Moira

Hi you say that the wood does not need to be treated as it will last approx 10:years but on the instruction leaflet it says to treat the wood every year. Hope you can clarify. Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 6

SARAH RIGBY

Do you know when the 1m vegtrug will be available? ThxSarah

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 7

Guest

Length

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Tomás

Can I use teak oil on veg trug as its a bit washed out in parts after a few years use? Is teak oil plant friendly. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 9

Sean

Are these likely to be restocked soon

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 10

Michael

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 11

Sean

Is this suitable for heavier plants, such as butternut squash?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Christine

I would like to buy a Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 metre natural. Could you please let me know when you will have these in stock.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 13

Chris Hill

Do these beds need to be treated against rot or painted with a preservative?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Jude

I need the grey version of this and it’s not clear what colour it is. Is this the brown wood one? Photos show both colours

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 15

Noreen Ramsay

Would these be deep enough to grow rhubarb in?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

rachel

Hi can you clarify the offer price above of Â£166.00, it says 3 x raised beds at the top but then says 4 x raised beds in description below. Is the price for 3 or 4?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Krzysztof Bujnowski

How much does each timber weigh?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Alice

What tools do I need for assembly? Are there any spikes like I have seen on other products if being assembled on dirt/grass (do I need spikes anyway or how do they fit?)?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 21

Peter Womersley

I have the cover and frame for the 1m TRUG. Do I need the cold frame? Are there any advantages of a cold frame over the cover?Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 22

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

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 23

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

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 24

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 25

Tommy O'Hanlon

14 or 21in for growing spuds? will be going on a hard surface thanks Tommy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 26

Lorraine

How much soil would I require for each 6x3 21inch raised bed? And is it possible to pick delivery days for both the raised beds and soil?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Leslie Townsend

Is there a risk of the wood treatment chemicals leaching into the soil and tainting vegetable crops?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Lynn McAllister

What sort of wood do you use? How durable is it?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Denise

Can you tell me the internal measurement please

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

David Farmer

Can you supply a 21 inch tall kit 6ft x 2ft

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Cheryl Barnett

Hi can I use this for a garden pondThanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Jacqueline Vickers

Hi, I have ordered this as well as a 4ft x 4ft raised bed and some seedlings. Do you recommend that I cover it with something to protect them from wind/rain?Thank you for your help

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

John Watson

HiI’m looking to build a raised pond and the 6 by 4 would be perfect but it needs to be deeper can I add extra height ?Cheers

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

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Question 34

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 35

Martina

Hello, we are about to buy one of your premier 21in beds. Should we line it with plastic to preserve the wood better? We already have a huge bed in the back of the garden made with sleepers and it was lined with plastic. Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 36

Mark

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

AH

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Mrs Carol Drury

I have a 21 inch raised bed and have just received the linerIt appears to be in two pieces could you pleased give me some guidance on how to fit the liner

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Kevin Broaders

You give the height of the timber as being only 5cms, surely this isn't correct. I have my eye on the one pictured with the dark green painted timber and the timber looks to be way higher than 5cm. Please specify the height of the timber.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 41

mike

HiMy allotment has 3 9 metre x 1.5 metre homemade raised beds constructed using 6" gravel boards one of which is dedicated this year to carrots and parsnips. So I have been considering methods of 'tunneling' it using the 25mm water pipe to protect t...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Peter Jopling

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

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 44

Julia

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Abbey

Hi,how high are the tunnels please

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Marie O'Neill

Hi Niall. I would like to build a Mini Polytunnel on my raised bed which is made from railway sleepers. It measures (outside) 2600mm x 1600mm. Inside: 2300mmx1300mm. I think the 8ft kit should work except for the timbers. I would need 4×1200mm &amp...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

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 48

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

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

Question 49

Lesley Goldsmith

How are the polytunnels fixed to the raised bed? I have a 6ftx4ft bed from you, and have trouble with cats! But obviously the cover needs to be removed for planting, thinning etc. Does the whole thing lift off. And will it be secure in the winds that we ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 50

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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