Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

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...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

David Homfray

How are the timbers treated.? if I wanted to reduce the length slightly, what wood treatment should I use

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Livio

I can cheange iam made big mystakes please ,i got 2.8×4.0 thats very small

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 5

Brenda Kirwan

When do you hope to have the small trug coldframe in stock again.thanks

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 6

Lydia

Hi can you please tell me exactly what material the liners are made from please. Thank you

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Karen Horn

Hi, when will you have the natural coloured 1.8m vegtrug back in stock pleaseMany Thanks Karen

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 8

Angela Noonan

Hi, do you have any idea when you might have the Veg Trug wall hugger, grey wash, medium back in stock?. Many thanks, Angela

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 9

Naomi

Hi can you grow carrots and tomatoes in this?Kind regards,Naomi

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

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.

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Hilary Delaney

Can you let us know as soon as this potting bench comes back in stock we would like to purchase one for our therapeutic garden project.

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 12

Sean

Are these likely to be restocked soon

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 13

Jenny Cassidy

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 14

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?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Charles Draper

Can I split a 12' X 2' raised bed into two 6' X 2' beds?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

Tom

Hi, I'm going to buy your 6x4 raised bed with one of these liners. Unfortunately, I do not have a suitable stapler to fix the liner to the wood. What nails would you recommend I purchase to fix the liner in place?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Leigh Ann Tierney

Hi, when will this item be back in stock, specifically they grey one.

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 18

Rowena Sloan

Is this product made using Fsc certified timber? Many thanks, Rowena

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

moira Nigriello

is the timber treated?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 21

Rupert Dannreuther

Is it possible to specify Green?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Metal Raised Garden Planter with liner

Question 22

geoff parkin

Hello I am looking to buy a 12ftx2ft bed. What size liner do I need to buythanks

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Gale Heath

Are the dimensions for the deluxe beds internal or external dimensions please?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

sue mcginn

where does thetimber come from?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 25

John Hogan

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 26

Jacob

Hello, would this work on a patio with porcelain tiles if you added a liner at the bottom? I understand that the liner would let the water (but not the soil) through but would the water then just be pooling at the bottom on the porcelain tiles (since they...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Michael

HiCan I push the hoop in and pull the hoop out of the bracket or do I need to unscrew the bracket? I would like to remove the hoops from the raised bed when not needed thanks

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

TIM

What's the height in the middle?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 29

Barbara

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

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Philomena

Hi, first time gardener, plan to put on lawn. Is the 11in sufficient depth for carrots, potatoes? Do you supply the soil for the bed? If so, how much do you recommend for the 11in bed.Thank you.

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Roger Lane

Hello, I am planning some 1.7m x 2.6m poly tunnels. What size polythene sheet would fit? Would the 3m x 5m be OK?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 32

Walter Jardine

Hi I have a wooden raised bed that is essentially 4ft by 7ft. It’s outer size is 1.3m x 2.3m, with 10cm ‘thick’ timbers). If I ordered the 4ft x 8ft full kit, could it be cut down to fit the 7ft bed length I have?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 33

Andrew Hill

what is the internal diameter of the tubing?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 34

PB

Are there diagrams showing the optimal planting / spacing ?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Pete Sowter

Can these be fitted to the Castleton raised beds with top covers or will I need to remove the top covers to fit these correctly?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 36

Paul

Is this the 2.8m x 5m sheet needed to fit the 8’ x 4’ poly tunnel? The answers below are a little confusing? They seem to say that the sheet is actually 2 x 4m which doesn’t fit an 8 x 4 poly tunnel.

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 37

Charlie A Service

Hi just wondering if you will have the 1 M wall hugger in the next week or two in time for christmas ? in the greywash if possinble

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

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...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Yvonne Huskins

Are these in stock by any chance ?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 40

David

Hi there,Will they be back in stock in coming days?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 41

Barbara

Is the timber used for the flower beds FSC certified?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 42

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...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 43

David Carr

Hello there,I would like to order a 1 metre vegtrug with matching cold frame (greywash) and compost/soil to fill same. Any idea when you could fulfill this request?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 44

Jan Wright

How will this be delivered please?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Trevor

Hi. Is it ok to use the flower bed kits to grow vegetables? Are they treated the same way?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Yvonne Huskins

But it is November now do you mean November 2020

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 47

Yvonne Huskins

Are these back in stock yet have been waiting to hear please

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 48

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 ...

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

rob

Hiis it possible to order 7ft by 4ft beds? What price? Can you treat the cut bit?

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

Michael O Malley

HelloHow much vegetable/compost soil would I need for Premier raised beds of the following sizes6 x 612 x 312 x 4Many thanks Best Irish website for garden supplies btw !Michael

Answer posted 4 years ago 1 answer

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

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