Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Jon Wallis

You state that the wood is treated, do you mean it is pressure treated or just coated/dipped?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

graham

Hello - are your 8ft beds supplied as a single bed or 2x4ft? TIA

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

Mike King

Niall, i bought a couple of raised beds from you a few years back. I am now moving them to another area of the garden. While they are empty I want to treat them with something to help them preserve & last longer. What do you recommend ? Someone sugg...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 4

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Charles Draper

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Mary

Could I use these for soft fruit?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Jackie Higgs

We have taken delivery of our 12’ x 3’ planter. Could you please provide assembly instructions as there were none provided or tell me where I can down load them. Do the planter beds require a liner ThanksJackie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Lorraine

How much soil would I require for each 6x3 21inch raised bed? And is it possible to pick delivery days for both the raised beds and soil?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Ed

Hi again, I've bought 2 21" and one 14" beds.....3 questions. 1) Three of the end posts for the 21" are not square (about 6 mm wider on two sides. I don't think this will be a problem over the 6' length ..... am I right?2) I see the pie...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

Ed

Hi, If I buy the premier raised bed it will go on an area of 15cm deep large (25mm) gravel - would this be OK? Also - would a liner to the inside, vertical sections extend the life of the ed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

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 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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 16

Bob Taylor

How much is garden soil in bags of 60litres to fill 2 x 4'x4' and 1x3'x3'. I have asked a question on this subject before.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Guest

Do you ship to Spain?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Guest

When it says 6 x 3 x 2 beds does that mean that although basket says x1 your are in fact getting two 6 x3 beds

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Steve

In your photo the raised bed in on a patio is this ok? How do you provide drainage for the bed?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

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.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Niamh Quinn

Do you put plastic underneath?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

Marlon

Hi how much for a 8x3. It’s not listed but based on the parts a diy one can be made up pretty easyAlso do you have or can you make a 7x3 and of so how much. Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Tina Stagg

What sort of wood is used? And has it been pressure treated? If not, should I treat it before assembly? Many thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Graham Rintoul

Why do you show the brackets as visible from the outside? Why not have them out of sight on the inside?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Neil Wardle

what's the difference between your premier range and your deluxe range?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

Sophie Mandell-Lynn

When the description says 6ft x 4ft x 2 Beds, does this mean you get 2 complete raised bed kits or is the bed split into two?thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

Ann Pearson

Can I put another planter the same size on top to make it deeper for carrots etc.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Jen

We have a 6 foot by 6 foot raised bed but there are no instructions and 6 planks. Not sure what two planks are for? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Hilary Brown

Hello, Can the 9" 6x4 be used to grow peapods?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

Anne

Would this also be suitable for growing flowers?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

Kate

I'd like to buy some of these raised bed kits for my garden. They will be placed on soil and I will be growing root vegetables in some of them. As they're going to be on soil does it matter what height I buy?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

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 ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Frank

are your kits in this range pressure or dipped treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

David McGill

Is the timber treated ?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

brenda

What organic compost do you recommend to fill the vegtrug with? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 36

Gina Hetherington

I have an issue with rats getting into my polycarbonate tunnel. Do you honestly think they would not be able to climb the legs of a veg trug? Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 37

Madeline Murphy

HiI plan to buy a Vegtrug for growing vegetables and herbs. Which soil do you advise to purchase to fill the Vegtrug. Any other essentials required?Thank you

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 38

Michael

Are castors an option with this planter? Would be handy if it needed to be moved.Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 39

Tracy Byrne

Hi there, can the grey wash model be painted/stained and if so, what product would you recommend?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 40

Nicola Stapleton

Hi, when will you have the frames and cover back on for the 1.8 m vegtrug? Also, which cover would be best for winter? Many thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 41

Paul foster

Is the Vegtrug best sited in full sun or partial shade, my garden is full sun one side partial shade the other.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 42

Michele

will the mesh covers be out of stock for long?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

Andy

Do you need to let the soil settle for a few days before planting?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 47

Ian

How many seedlings should I get to fill this?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 48

Frederike

What soil would you recommend?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 49

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 50

Tom

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

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