Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Joe fitzgibbon

Screws were not included in kit for premier 14ind 6×3 kit. What are recommended screws to use? How many?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Mrs Raphael Marshall

I need two of these to make an enclosure for my tortoise.is it possible to order a 6 x 6 and a 6 x 4 and fit them together to make one giant space? Also how is the wood treated? Would anything be poisonous to an animal? Thank you.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Andrew Rigby

Hi... can you tell me if the pressure treatment used for the timber of the raised beds is plant safe? I intend to use it below the soil in certain instances so it needs to be harmless to the plants’ roots.Kind regardsAndrew

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > Timber 42 mm x 44 mm x 1200 mm

Question 8

Justine Railton

what is the timber treated with? do they need lining because of the timber treatment?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Anne Marie

Can you just fill it with compost from B&Q or do you need top soil in it?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 10

Guest

Hi do you sell separate pieces of the castleton raised bed 6x6ft ? I want to make it a little higher

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Valerie Duffy

Hi Do you think the Wall hugger planter would be suitable to grow a small clematis or two in plus ornamentals . I have a wall with supporting trellis behind it and a hard surface at ground level .?Regards Val

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 12

Terry Woollard

Are the boards pre-drilled ?? I want 3 of the 6x4ft beds.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Guest

How long do these last?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Vegtub Metal Raised Bed

Question 14

Don Castelow

I have just ordered 2 could you tell me how much top soil I would need to fill them both. Please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Laura

Hi, just wondering if the bed has a wood floor? If not, please recommend ones that do? Thanks

Asked 11 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Robert Jouny

are your raised beds treated wood

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

brenda

What organic compost do you recommend to fill the vegtrug with? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 18

Frank

are your kits in this range pressure or dipped treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

Guest

How much soil will I need to fill a 4ft by 4ft bed?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Siobhan

what compost would you recommend for use with the herb planter?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Mrs I Honey

Do you make any bigger planters I'm looking for 12 feet long 4 feet wide and deeper can you let me know thankyou

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Adele MacCullagh

Just wondering do you have a cover for the herb planter as I was thinking of growing chillies and peppers in it but they need to be covered.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Guest

Re sitting on the finishing panel, what is the maximum weight?

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 6ft x 6ft

Question 24

Guest

sizing of the liner

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Guest

Can I build directly onto the top edge of the raised bed?

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Mini Polytunnel (Parts Picker)

Question 26

Selina Brian Mckenzie

Do you need to line planter before putting soil in

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 27

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 28

Rich

The brackets are shown on the outside of the bed so you can see them when looking at it, could they be used so they are on the inside and hidden?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 29

Michele

Hi, Will the Vegtrug Wall Hugger be available in 1.8 metre size?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 30

Guest

In the 8x4 kit it states 1.2m tube lengths but in the description for an 8x4 it states 1.5m which is correct length

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 31

Guest

Hello, do you recommend digging a trench to put the raised bed in, or can it be placed directly on grass? Thanks

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Guest

Vegtrug Liners

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Ann Pearson

Can I put another planter the same size on top to make it deeper for carrots etc.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Guest

Does this come with the frame a pvc cover AND the mesh cover

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Multi Cover Set & Frame for Vegtrug (1.8 m)

Question 35

Eadaoin Furey

Are there holes at the bottom for drainage?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 36

Sophie Mandell-Lynn

When the description says 6ft x 4ft x 2 Beds, does this mean you get 2 complete raised bed kits or is the bed split into two?thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Damian

Hi Could I get a longer length to cover a 8ft x 3.5ft . thanks.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 38

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 39

Guest

I cannot see 120x22.5x33.5 cm boards on your list do you sell those I need them?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Premier Raised Beds (Parts Picker)

Question 40

Guest

what are the dimensions of the veg trug cover?

Asked 2 years ago 2 answers

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Micromesh Cover - 1m

Question 41

Steve Reynolds

It states in the dimensions that the planter is 46cm wide, the one in the video looks at least 20cm wider than this, is the planter in the video the wall hugger planter? Many thanks.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 42

Dee

Could I use 3 of these stacked on top of each other (obviously using longer corner posts) to create a 21" bed? I have in mind a 4 x 4 foot bed and a taller bed would be a great help.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Guest

Can I buy cover separately?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Guest

Can I build this around a tree that has burst through a plastic container. The tree can’t be moved

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Marlon

Hi how much for a 8x3. It’s not listed but based on the parts a diy one can be made up pretty easyAlso do you have or can you make a 7x3 and of so how much. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 46

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 47

Niamh Quinn

Do you put plastic underneath?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 48

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 49

Steve Alexander

Hi there. Can you advise how much veg soil/compost we would need to fill a 12ft x 4ft deluxe (14" high) bed please?ALso, if we site the bed on grass, would you recommend putting a barrier / weed control membrane down first? Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 50

Heayoung Cho

Hi, I'd like to purchase a 1 metre vegtrug trough planter. Can you let me know when you have them in stock please? Thank you!

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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