Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Donna

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

Helen Hooper

Hi there, might you be able to let me know how many litres of soil required for each of the Vegtrugs please? Full size 1m and 1.8m, and wall hugger 1m and 1.8m?Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 3

Mickey Phillips

Hi, is the bottom shelf strong enough to hold more herbs in pots?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Guest

How much compost do I need for a 4ft x 4ft 21 inch high bed please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Alan Hannah

If I order the 1 ton soil container how do you get it from the front of the house to the rear garden. There is a side path from the driveway

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Robert English

Our garden path is on a slight gradient which was put in by initial gardeners to run up to shed door without a step. I would want to position the raised bed to run beside the path to the shed door, can you advise any problems by placing the raised bed (4&...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Juliet Grainger

I want to put the planter into a soil bed. This is an area where conifers were growing & the topsoil is poor. I want to contain veg & be able to mix compost and sand to enhance the soil. Which products do you recommend and is there a greater risk ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

bonjifan

Hi when is the top border for 6x6ft back in stock please ?

Asked 9 months ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Top Border for Raised Bed & Pond

Question 11

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

Question 12

Matt

We recently purchased one of these and are planning to place it directly into concrete. Is there anything we need to consider from a drainage perspective?Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Raised Bed for Climbing Plants - 180cm x 120cm

Question 14

bonjifan

Hi what is the inside measurement of the castleton 6x6ft x16in raised bed please

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

bonjifan

6ft x 6ft castleton bed 16inch

Asked 10 months ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

jo

How much compost please, would it take to fill one of youra) 4' x 4' bed?b) 6' x 4' bed?c) are your prices for an easily-installed, on top of grass bed?totally ready to grow in, once compost filled in

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Guest

How does the frame fix onto the trug?

Asked 16 days ago 1 answer

Multi Cover Set & Frame for Vegtrug (1.8 m)

Question 18

Ian Foulston

Hi. Can you supply a 14inch raised bed 6ft x 5ft please and, if so, how much would it cost?Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Gina Hetherington

I have an issue with rats getting into my polycarbonate tunnel. Do you honestly think they would not be able to climb the legs of a veg trug? Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 20

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Michael

Are castors an option with this planter? Would be handy if it needed to be moved.Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 22

Angie

How deep is this bed (and what would normally be required for climbers like peas/french beans?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Raised Bed for Climbing Plants - 180cm x 120cm

Question 23

Guest

Hi. Can I stipulate black coloured tubes rather than blue?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

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 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > 1.8m New Pressure Treated Sleepers

Question 25

Guest

Will these liners stop toxins leaching into soil

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Barbara

I already have the raised bed, can I purchase only the hoops, net and brackets

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Dan

The timber delivered had 'ECC' markings on it, looking this up I couldn't find much information about what treatment was used apart from a website which mentioned 'Celcure ac-500' but no marking of 'Tanalith E' used either which was described in another c...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Christine Hughes

Hi would a vegtrug be suitable to grow raspberries in and if so would I need to grow them in shallow or deeper soil. Many thanks Chris

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 29

Stephen Bellhouse & Sysan Brambell

HiWe have one of your 6x6 Premier Raised Beds. It is now old and the corner posts have rotten and side panels rotten or warped. We want to replace it with new timber etc.What is the best strategy for building the new bed around the old one? Is there a...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Eleanor

Hi, my bed is 120x 80cm, will one of these work and if so which would you recommend? Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

David Clarke

Just checking the measurements include the depth timber? I.e the measurements shown aren’t the bed/soil area and we have to add on the size of the timber?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Wendy B

Can these be delivered ready assembled please neither myself or my husband are good at DIY?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 33

Guest

Delivery time please ex20 2fe

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 34

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 35

Andy

Do you need to let the soil settle for a few days before planting?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 36

John Chawke

Hi, What size would you recommend for a raised bed 6ft x 3ft and 18" deep? Also can water pass through the membrane, thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Margo

Hi,Can you please advise what is the quantity/ dimensions of Mesh that comes with the 4ftx4ft "Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit with Mesh Net Cover"???Both frame & mesh needed for the project will need to be reduced to size. Would I be bette...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 38

John Gilroy

What is the max diameter hoop that the bracket will accommodate?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 39

Abbey

Hi,how high are the tunnels please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 40

Laura

Is the timber fsc certified?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Allotment Raised Beds - 17.5cm High Timber Planter

Question 41

Peter Womersley

The photo on the site is not a 4 x 4 frame? How many hoops does the 4 x 4 frame have?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Karen McCormack

Hi there,I have your 4x4ft allotment bed and will be planting herbs, carrots, onions, garlic and lettuce.Is this poly tunnel kit the best option for successful growing or the giant easy fleece tunnel?Thanks a mill!Karen

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 43

Ann Kearney

Is it possible to order a 6ft x 2ft and if so what would be the price please?Thank youAnn

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

Jim Bagley

Do you sell the old style hoop support and corner brackets separately that mount on the top of the timber as per the tunnel kits?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

mark jeram

is there a sold bottom in the bracket or can you push the pipe through into another bracket below thanks mark

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 47

Mike King

Niall, i bought a couple of raised beds from you a few years back. I am now moving them to another area of the garden. While they are empty I want to treat them with something to help them preserve & last longer. What do you recommend ? Someone sugg...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Julia

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Tony Lomas

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Holly Cross

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

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