Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Paddy D.

Hi,I have ordered the tall version of the 2 tier urban garden raised bed kit. Is it alright to locate it against a fence made of concrete slats?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 2

Joe fitzgibbon

Screws were not included in kit for premier 14ind 6×3 kit. What are recommended screws to use? How many?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 4

Lesley

Do you sell covers that fit this particular trug?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 5

Leslie Townsend

Is there a risk of the wood treatment chemicals leaching into the soil and tainting vegetable crops?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 4ft x 4ft

Question 6

Mark

How deep is the trough? Is this suitable for a roof terrace?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 7

David Seear

I see that your 6ft x 3ft 14" height is listed as £87.95 yet my wife,from her phone stated it was £75.95? On checking the 6ft x 4ft it was just £ 2 different at £ 89.95. As I am considering buying 4 what is the best price for ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 9

Helen Hooper

Good afternoon, have the Oak Barrel planters been treated with a food safe product? Would they be suitable for growing fruit and vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Burnt Oak Barrel Planter

Question 10

David

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Julie

Can one use deer netting rather than bird netting on the mini polytunnel kit?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 12

Ron Cromie

Is this timber treated?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 13

Andy

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 14

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 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Sarah

Do you sell brackets for these corner posts or only for the deluxe 4in x 4in corner posts? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 35cm x 75mm x 75mm Post

Question 16

Andy Brown

How much top soil does the herb planter take and does it come with a liner?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 17

Virginia Chipperfield

Hello Quickcrop,I've laid out the timber poles to put together my mini poly tunnels but I'm not sure if the short poles should be fixed inside or outside the long ones, and can't make it out on the instructions or video. If the short poles go outside the...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 18

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 4 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 19

Tom Husband

How does the finishing top attach?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Castleton Raised Garden Bed With Finishing Top 4ft x 4ft

Question 20

Breda O'Shea

Does it come in any other colours?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Poppy 2 Tier Planter

Question 21

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 22

David

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Seamus O'Brien

How are they treated? What chemical is used f?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 24

David Ewing

Hi, how much soil, and what type, would I need to fill the 14", 8' x 4 ' bed to grow general flowers and veg?ThanksDavid

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Katharine

I am finding it very hard to put the kit together. The tubes are very difficult to connect and when they do, they come apart very easily! I have been told that soaking the ends of the tubes in hot water helps but have not found this effective. Any other a...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 26

Eileen Groser

I am considering placing the raised bed on paving. Would it be a good idea to line the bottom few inches to keep out slugs? Presumably there is no base to the boxes. What do people do?I’m disappointed that the brackets are no longer fixed.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 28

Natalia

HiI am looking for small politunnel about 3,5 m long to grow my cucumber which require special wheater condition. Its a quit exposed and windy allotment. Need to be durable and sutable for cucumber, radish, salad etc. Could I have some advise please.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 29

Stephanie Percy

Is there a picture of the liners? Instead of a fabric close-up?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

mark jeram

is there a sold bottom in the bracket or can you push the pipe through into another bracket below thanks mark

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Hoop bed Hoop Support Bracket

Question 31

Bev walker

Hi, is this timber treatment the same as that used for the premier and other beds and therefore certified for growing crops organically?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

EPF

What is the rough weight of soil required for each size? Or how many bags of soil would be needed? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 33

Ian Foulston

Hi. Can you supply a 14inch raised bed 6ft x 5ft please and, if so, how much would it cost?Many thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

Grace

Are the boards pressure treated?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 35

Liam

Hello,The description says these beds are 4ft square (i.e. 1.22 meters square) however the person in the video says they are "1 meter square" So which is it, 1m or 4ft? The difference is nearly 50% in volume.thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 36

John

Hi, What grade is this polythene, please, and, Is it UPVC ??

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 37

John

Sorry, I forgot, is your website offering the 3 metres x 5 metres option for polythene, needed for an 8' x 4' raised bed?Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 38

Anne

Hi,I want to grow tomatoes, mainly in a greenhouse but in a bed that can also be brought outdoors - so want one that we can attach wheels to. What would you recommend?Thanks,Anne

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Nigel

Could I put one on top of another for deep rooted veg?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 40

Jean Parker

Hi, is a 14inch bed suitable to go on concrete and what would you do for drainage.Jean

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Helen Hooper

Is the bird netting cover that comes with the polytunnel kit, the same type of net, as the bird and butterfly netting that can be purchased separately? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 42

Helen Hooper

Good evening, I bought two of your premier raised bed kits a couple of years ago and have been delighted with them, thank you. I am about to order a couple more, with the mini polytunnel frame kits, to protect crops from deer. I would prefer to use a plas...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 43

Laura

Is the timber fsc certified?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Allotment Raised Beds - 17.5cm High Timber Planter

Question 44

Virginia Chipperfield

I'm looking to buy two of the wider size kits to cover two veg beds (not raised beds, ie no wooden boards) and will use pegs to hold them down. I'm wondering (a) how to pull back netting for access to hoe and weed (maybe simpler to lift off the whole fram...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 45

Elizabeth

Is the 9 inch raised beds deep enough for salad crops - lettuce, spring onions, radish? The rest of my raised beds are deeper which I use for vegetables but i'm wondering if I can get away with a lower bed for some veg/salad.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Helen Hooper

Hello, thinking of buying these to protect crops from deer. Which covering would you recommend using with the frame? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 47

Russ

I'm protecting vegetables from frost over winter. Should I buy fleece or polythene to go with this?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 48

Russ

I have a 2x6 raised bed. Is this suitable? Will it just be a case of cutting the tubes shorter?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 49

Hugh Robinson

Is the planter suitable to be outside all year round, and do you sell suitable fertiliser

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 50

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

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