Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Penny Walsh

Does it come with a liner?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 5

Anne Marie

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

Libby Weir-Breen

How much compost do I need to buy?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 9

Ken Clarkson

How deep is the Vegtrug in the centre

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Abi

HelloHow many litres of soil does these hold?Thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Sandra Davis

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

Frederike

What soil would you recommend?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 25

Ian

How many seedlings should I get to fill this?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

Christine

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

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 36

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

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

Question 37

Hugh Robinson

Does the raised bed need a liner and if so what do you recommend to use

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

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 39

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 40

Birgitte

Are these FSC wood?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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

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

Question 44

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 45

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

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 48

David Tinsley

I’m looking for this only larger 1.8 m. .??

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 49

Imelda

Hi Just wondering if you have the grey wash in stock of the 1 metre Vegtrug trough.? Also do you sell/ deliver compost to fill it.Thanks a lot.Love the look of it for my small garden.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 50

Martin Malone

When will you a 1 mt& 1.8 Mt. in stockas Ian interested in purchising both.Regards Martin Malone

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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