Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Greg Marsh

I am planning to buy one of your 6ft x 4ft x 21" deluxe raised beds. I have done a back-of-the-envelope calculation and think that one of your 1 cubic metre bags of screened topsoil would fill it. Would you agree and would this be suitable for growin...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 2

Marcus Collie

Deluxe 21" raised bed kit has just been delivered - thank you.Where do you recommend the brackets are screwed to the posts ie height of bracket from base & screws central or flange central ??

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 3

Christine Pierce

Niall, Can I put my name down for one please.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 4

Catherine

I note that you don’t have the galvanised bracket screwed on at present. If I was to do it myself what tools do I need? I only have screwdrivers. I don’t have a drill. Also have you marked the post so I know exactly where the bracket screws sh...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Michelle

I bought this earlier this year, and I love it. Question: Which of your cloches or growhouses would you recommend for use with this bed?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Phoebe

Is the 1.8 metre liner suitable for a large veg trug

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Replacement liners for Vegtrug Raised Beds

Question 7

Wayne

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Chris Hill

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

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Vegetable Bed with Attached Garden Bench

Question 9

Dorothy Kippen

Can the bench be fitted either side of the planter?

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Vegetable Bed with Attached Garden Bench

Question 10

rachel

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

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

35cm Allotment Raised Bed Special Offer

Question 12

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Mark

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 14

Ann

Hi thereWill you be getting the grey wash 1m cold frame in again this year?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 15

Michelle

Can you tell me how the cold frame is attached to the vegtrug eg clips, bolts etc? And if it easy to remove for the summer months. Kind regardsMichelle

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 16

Christine

I have ordered a Herb VegTrug and was wondering if this would be a useful addition, especially for the winter to keep the herbs producing for longer? I had thought of the standard frame and poly cover but would this be better?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 17

Gail Crook

Can you sit on the bed with the fitted top?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 4ft x 4ft

Question 18

Barry Roberts

Hi i'm interested in your 6x3ft kit, i will be putting this onto concrete slabs, and you mentioned to someone that you don't need a liner? as these boards are treated. I would like to know what the treatment is and is it safe, also can these boards be pai...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Virginia Chipperfield

Hello Quickcrop,I've laid out the timber poles to put together my mini poly tunnels but I'm not sure if the short poles should be fixed inside or outside the long ones, and can't make it out on the instructions or video. If the short poles go outside the...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Matt

What are the internal dimensions of the 6ft by 4ft premier raised bed? I have some hoops that are 115cm wide so am hoping these would fit inside for attaching nets etc

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Raised Bed with Double Seating benches 180cm x 120cm

Question 27

Dave Eley

I'm thinking of getting 6x3 9" high beds with liners but if the same liner fits a 9" high bed as a 21" high one, how high are the sides of your liners - will I need to trim the sides to fit?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Emma

How easy is this to put together?, it will just be me doing it.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Raised Bed with Double Seating benches 180cm x 120cm

Question 29

David Farmer

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

rob

Hi, is the 21inch bed high enough to be rabbit proof? We have a lot of rabbits here! Many thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Vicki Hearn

Hi does this kit come with a base

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Raised Bed with Double Seating benches 180cm x 120cm

Question 32

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Roger Mant

Good Morning.Am considering 2 of your 21" 4x4 Premier Bed Kits to replace a worn out 9'x4'x 15" one made of decking.The 21" will make working on them easier now.Are the suport posts slightly longer than 21" to help secure in place o...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

graham

Hello - are your 8ft beds supplied as a single bed or 2x4ft? TIA

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Sara Keene

HiI want to buy two 6x3 covers for raised beds I bought from you. But having read this review, below, I'm concerned I won't be able to put it together as in the sales picture. Have you remedied any of the following concerns:The 'complete kit' does not...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 38

Iris

How susceptible is the cover to ripping, and is the polytunnel cover recyclable at the end of its life?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 39

Lynnette Chapman

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Liam

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Al

What’s the height of the 6x3 polytunnel when assembled?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 42

Stephanie Percy

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Kate Z

hi, it looks like a slipper box as comer posts aren't in the ground, judging by instruction video. can you please clarify.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

G Phoenix

why are there no predrilled holes?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 45

KR

What kind of wood is it and what is the height of the underneath bit on the 180cm? I'm thinking of using it in the front of the house against the front fence wall and putting recycle bins under it.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Jude Curran

Does it have a bottom panel of wood or does it sit on the grass

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 47

Ben Howe

just wondering what would be the best herbs to plant in this. I have gotten lemon balm and mint in my large veg trug. Some of the flowering ones I planted in the ground had to come up as they were not puppy friendly. What herbs are good to plant now, as w...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

Guest

Is it possible to get a 6ft x 1.5ft bed?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Liam

Hello,The description says these beds are 4ft square (i.e. 1.22 meters square) however the person in the video says they are "1 meter square" So which is it, 1m or 4ft? The difference is nearly 50% in volume.thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

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