Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Fiona Walsh

Hello i have a raised bed that is about 18 inches high, and is about 3 inches short (in depth and width) of 3x6 foot. I want to have poly cover. I dont think hindhes will work at this height off the ground, but i would like your steer here. Also how would...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

JANE RICHARDS

We’ve bought the 6x4 polytunnel kit, but didn’t realise we needed hinges. We have some, but are a bit unsure how to attach them. Can you advise how the hinges are fitted please. The hinge width seems to be wider than the top edge of the wood o...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 3

Iris

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 4

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 5

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?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 6

Melanie

Hi, our raised bed is 9 foot x 4 foot - is it possible to get a kit to fit it? What do we need and what cost approx please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 7

Greg Russell

I am making two bespoke tunnels to fit my existing raised beds. Roughly what distance is required between the pipes.Regards, Greg

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 8

Tracey Elliott

Canyou order the kit with mesh instead of polythene

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 9

Anita

What treatment has been applied to the timber? Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Vicki Hearn

Hi does this kit come with a base

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Ruth

What tools do I need to build the trug

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Lindsay Langley

Can additional 6’x9” or 6’x7” boards be purchased individually together with raised bed kits?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

David Homfray

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Barbara

Are the measurements you give the size of each plank (i.e. a 6ft plank and a 3ft plank)or the size of the beds when assembled? If the latter is that interior or exterior? Many thanks,Barbara

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Trevor

Hi. I'm thinking of getting some raised vegetable beds at the best price.The dimensions I'm thinking are 9inch x 1.25inch by 6x4 feet. Is there a difference in how the premier veg beds and flower beds of these dimensions are made and treated as the price ...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Alison Loring

What depth should i get for root veg .pls

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Dr Patricia Hind

I have received my 3 x premier 21in tall raised beds (order no. 33962) thankyou. unfortunately no screws came with it. can you let me know when to expect them? also can you is 1sq m of soil about right for this size of bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Sophie

Hi I was wondering how many 50l bags of soil would you need for the 12x4 bed

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Simon

Hi, I read your reply to Andy's question below but I'm still not clear about the longer bed options. If I order a "12ft x 3ft" will I get enough boards for two 6ft beds that I could make up separately or is it one long bed with a join halfway al...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Andy Macdonald

Hi, with regards to bed size you show 12ft x 4ft @ £119.95, yet you say you not deliver longer than 6ft. Presumably made up of x2 6ft x4ft? If so it works out cheaper if I buy 12ft x 4ft rather than x2 6ft x 4ft which works out at £139.90 yes?...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Kevin

Do the boards come with the fixing holes already drilled?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Kathleen Kelly

How much soil would I need to fill a 14 inch high 8ft x 6ft raised bed?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Tecwyn Savage

I'm thinking of buying a couple of raised bed kits, together with some Grow Grid mats, but I find that the sizes don't appear to match!The beds are shown in Imperial, but mats all seem to be 1.5m wide. You also suggest that it's no a good idea to cut the...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Lesley Easton

Is it possible to purchase a 4' x 3' bed in the premier range, 9" high?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Patricia Dobson

How much soil do I need for the 6ft x 4ft bed? Many thanks.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

jill ensell

Do they need "spikes" to fix them in the ground?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Michael Pink

Are you able to supply larger sizes, I'm looking for a 4ft x 8ft raised bed?Many thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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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 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Don

Could you please tell me if your kits include the appropriate screws or not? Some of the reviewers were unhappy that they did not receive any and I would like to be sure before ordering. If they are included, I will order immediately.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Margaret Mannion

Hi Can I check the delivery time. I live in Celbridge Co Kildare

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

A.Negus

Are screws included?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

rob

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

jimena

Hi, I'm planning to assemble the raise bed on concrete, do I need a liner? thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

Bina

Does the vegetable bed had a base?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

Richard

Hi, with the 8' x 4' raised bed will the 8' length bow when filled with soil, should it have some sort of bracing?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Fiona Hibberd

Do I need to put a liner in these raised beds? If so, do you sell liners?Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Fiona

Hi our 4ft x 4ft raised bed has been delivered but with no fixings or instructions. We’ve seen the video, what fixings do you recommend?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Clare Taylor

I have a premier 14inch 6’x3’ bed kit on order. I now realise that I need to protect the bed from pigeons and rabbits - what would you recommend?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Michele Ritchie

What can you sit a raised bed on?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Gerry

What type of wood are the raised beds made from. I can see that they are treated but would you have to line the beds before adding compost/ top soil?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Niall

Do your beds come with ground stakes? I see them been used alot online especially in how to build vids online

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

David

Hi, what size liner would I need to fit the 14", 8' x 4' bed

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Annalee Thomas

hIHow many of your compost bags would I need to fill an 8 ft by 2 ft bed?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Birgitte

Are these FSC wood?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

christopher mahon

Hi there,A few questions1) In your experience, does adding a liner make much difference to how long the wood lasts?2) Also does adding a liner encourage slugs to overwinter between the liner and the wood?3) Do you supply or recommend any wood for addi...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Nick Bowles

Sorry to be a bit thick , but what is the internal measurements of the 4 foot by 4 foot raised bed? Is the bed 14 inches high?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Denis Mahony

Raised Vegetable Bed Kits - Premier 14inch Timber Flatpack.Would you do this in 8 feet by 4 feet, with one midway support member ? And deliver to Cork ? Price please ? Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

graham

Do the 6' long boxes come with a centre span to prevent the timber spreading?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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