Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Cheryl Barnett

Hi can I use this for a garden pondThanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

Jan Wright

How will this be delivered please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

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 6

Alice

What tools do I need for assembly? Are there any spikes like I have seen on other products if being assembled on dirt/grass (do I need spikes anyway or how do they fit?)?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Keith

HiI bought one of these beds last year but haven't assembled it yet as I'm still trying to get my garden in order. They have been sitting in the shed.My question is, do I need to treat it before using it seeing as it has been lying up all this time?...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

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 11

Penny Walsh

Does it come with a liner?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 12

Tina

Hi, does the soil have to be changed every year? Thank you

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 13

Irene

Can you advise what I should use to keep the vegtrug in good condition as I have now had it for two years and it is starting to look a bit shabby

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 14

Irene speedie

I can only see covers that only cover the top not the frame. Can you please advise where they are on your web site? Also what type of varnish do you suggest for the trugMany thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 15

Libby Weir-Breen

How much compost do I need to buy?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 16

Ken Clarkson

How deep is the Vegtrug in the centre

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 17

Natalie

Hi, do these raised beds need any type of liner? If I get a 21" high bed and have it on a concrete base, will it hold enough soil to grow vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Tom

how many strawberry plants can i plant in this vegtrug? when planting these close together would 50 be too much?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 19

Lesley J Kirkham

I have assembled my planter and put in the Coir and it looks fab. Can I plant runner beans in this ?Also, do I need to add any worms to help keep the Coir aerated ?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 20

Frederike

What soil would you recommend?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 21

Ian

How many seedlings should I get to fill this?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 22

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 23

Abi

HelloHow many litres of soil does these hold?Thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Sandra Davis

Do you pre-drill holes or do you just lash the screws straight in?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Dorothy Kippen

Can the bench be fitted either side of the planter?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Chris Hill

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

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Lavinia

When will you have the liners for the 1m wallhugger? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Phoebe

Is the 1.8 metre liner suitable for a large veg trug

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

Bharath

Won't the wood rot or degrade due to daily watering

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Enda

I just received the Deluxe kit. There are no marking on the posts for the brackets. How high up the post should they go and how far from the edge.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 22.5cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 32

Helena

Is there a base on the raised beds or just a frame?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 22.5cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 33

Jean anderson

Hi I am interested in the deluxe raised veg bed kits would you recommend to put a liner in base before adding soil or add soil straight on to ground .

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 22.5cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 34

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

Rowena Sloan

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Ann Wilkinson

Are these guaranteed for any length of time?? if not how long are they expected to last. and do you have to treat them before putting soil in them?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 38

Billy

Would you plant more densely (closer together ) in the veg trug?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 39

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 40

Gale Heath

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Wendy B

Can these be delivered ready assembled please neither myself or my husband are good at DIY?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 42

Robert

Do you need power tools to assemble the beds? Can a novice assemble the beds adequately?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Christine

Are the screws that come with the deluxe 21inch raised garden bed, galvanised?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 44

mike

Could I use this kit to make a trapezoid shape instead of a rectangle?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

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

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

Question 46

Gillian Bristow

At the end of the season is it necessary to change the compost in my veg true, or could I just add home made compost, or maybe just remove top 6 inches? I have no where to dispose of spent compost. Having amazing success with it, by the way.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 47

Moira

Hi you say that the wood does not need to be treated as it will last approx 10:years but on the instruction leaflet it says to treat the wood every year. Hope you can clarify. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 48

Helen Hooper

Hi there, might you be able to let me know how many litres of soil required for each of the Vegtrugs please? Full size 1m and 1.8m, and wall hugger 1m and 1.8m?Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 49

SARAH RIGBY

Do you know when the 1m vegtrug will be available? ThxSarah

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 50

Derval

What vegetables would you suggest for a beginner? Our kids would like us to try carrots and then we’re open to suggestions. Is it too late in the season to get started now? Many thanks Derval

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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