Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Georgina

Hi, I have just discovered that to avoid chemicals leaching into the soil from pressure treated woods it is advised to use a liner. Is this the correct kind of liner to use in this case? thanks so much

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

Robert Dibley

Can you make smaller liners ? I've got a raised bed which is only 0.8m x 1.2m and 20cm deep, but the suppliers are out of stock of liners. (They still list them on their website, but every nearby store I have tried has found they don't actually have any ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Rebecca

How many litres of compost would I need to fill this planter (14-21 inch) - Thanks.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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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

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 6

Russ

I'm considering getting your split level raised bed. Which sized liner should I buy?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Jonathan

I have bought the liners for your split height premier raised bed. Do you recommend fixing it to the sides? Or is it best to just leave it loose and have the soil to keep it in position?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Kevin

Hi, do you need to use a liner if your raised is being placed on soil?As your square foot vegetable gardening says..."If your Square Foot Garden is being placed on garden soil or grass a 9 inch high raised bed would be sufficient as the roots of ...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Grainne Hayes

is there a bottom to this? could it be placed on tarmac?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Paul

Hi, "Soil/compost mix available to fill" - Does this mean the soil comes with that price or do I have to order it separately?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 11

Geraldine King

Hi NiallMany thanks for your reply but I was thinking of protecting the wood, not prevent weeds. That's why I said that I didn't need it for the base. Or is the wood treated sufficiently to last for ...... years??

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

David

How much soil would be required to fill the taller version of this bed? 1 tonne or more?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 13

Geraldine King

Hello AndrewYou have kindly supplied me with 2 raised beds, 8' x 3' - 14" depth (you call tell what age I am!!). They're great and now assembled and in situ. Could you provide lining for both please - I'm not really bothered about lining the base o...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Eileen Sutton

How much top soil required to fill 4ft x 4ft x 21in planter

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Margaret Stevenson

Do I understand from your answer on 11th August 2016 thatyour liners come with a base section

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Sarah Jane

Can order these with 45cm or 60cm depth?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 18

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 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Oonagh Meighan

I am building a raised vegetable bed from old wardrobe doors. It will be 7.5ft x 3.5ft.would you have a liner to fit that?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Kj

Hi There,Recently purchased several Castleton raised bed kits (excellent!) and cannot find them on your site now.Are they still available? They are so easy to put together with just a mallet, no fiddly screws apart from the finishing tops, which make a...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 22

Donna

Forgot to ask, how much soil does this take to fill it up?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

david tupper

I wish to build a 27inch high bed using 9 inch boards, which corner posts would I need and which brackets , thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > Extra Long Raised Bed Corner Posts 1.8m

Question 24

John

Just wondering if there was any update on when these frames and covers were going to be in stock?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 25

Russ Gillespie

I'm placing this into a concrete base so will be purchasing a liner. I've read that putting 2-3 inches of pebbles/shingle in the bottom is a good idea, but do I put them inside the liner or underneath the liner?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Tanya Hutton

Can these be placed on concrete?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Trevor

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

C Sales

Is the wood from a sustainable source?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

arin oz

That is so discouraging not to see metric sizes along with imperial sizes.Why don't you have metric mesurements as well?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 32

Paul

What is the best base for these types of bed? I have an area with a concrete floor that I would like to put these on but am concerned that pooling water would damage the wood over time. Could they be placed on to something to keep them out of contact with...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 33

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 34

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 35

David

Hi,Can I check how much soil would be required for a 6ft x 6ft bed please? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

Amy Judge

What are the dimensions on this potting bench? When will it be back in stock? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 0 answers

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 38

Mary

Hi guys,Does this come fully assembled or is it the dreaded flatpack diy?Thanks,Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 39

Jane

Hi, I just wondered if once this cold frame is assembled can it be taken apart for storage when not required or is it a one time fix?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame - Grey Wash

Question 40

Margot

Hi Niall, thanks for your response but I meant between the two different styles of cold frame shown in the photos as opposed to the two different colours. There are two styles shown on the Grey page but only one option to select when purchasing.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame - Grey Wash

Question 41

Margot

How do you know which style cold frame you get?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame - Grey Wash

Question 42

Livio

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 43

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.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 44

Bruce Upperton

you have answered 8x4. But what size is the polythene mm M, ft yds. My raised Bed is about *8ft x 4'3".Many thanks for your replyBruce

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 45

Marlon

hi, I sent a follow-up question last Friday which hasn't been responded to as of yet. Please can you respond to my last messageThanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 46

Marlon

Hi, are you sure these are 2m x 4m for 8x4 as https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/product/polythene-6x4-size 6x4 Polythene sheets are 2.8m x 4.0m which would make them bigger and slightly cheaper than this even though the bed cover area is smaller. Doesnt seem co...

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 47

Marlon

Hi what is the dimensions of this please. Tying to work out how much Is needed to line a 8x4. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 48

David Ballard

Hi NiallBought some of your beds a couple of years back and they were great, thanks. Now we have moved and spring is springing and so it is time to think that way again!Problem last time was a suitable lining. I do not want anything that will disintig...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 12ft Premier Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 49

Peter Huntington

Please advise how much soil/compost is needed for the 12'x2'x7"raised bed. Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 12ft Premier Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 50

Joe O Reilly

I need to replace my 6ft by 12 ft raised bed. Do you have that size in stock?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 12ft Premier Raised Vegetable Bed

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