Premier Beds Q&A

Question 1

Chris N

Could you supply posts and screws to go one plank higher on the 21inch 6x4 ?If so, how would that affect the price please?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

Rosalynn Lewis

Silly question, perhaps! We are a family of 3. We enjoy growing basic veg. We are looking to buy raised beds, yours look great! Our garden designer has 8 raised beds down on plan! I think too much for us to manage. I want a deep one for potatoes, carrots,...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 3

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...

Answer posted 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...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

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?...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

Maurice Sweeney

Hi I’m thinking of buying some raised beds . I’m going to have to build on a large slab of concrete. Any suggestions?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

Mrs shenton

Do you make beds made to measure

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

Marion Anderson

Hi, is it necessary to ensure that the soil surface onto which I want to put the raised bed is absolutely flat. I do have a spirit level but I think that the ground is on a very slight slope.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

Alan Martin

I am seriously thinking of buying one of your Timber Raised Beds. It would be placed on top of (expensive!) Indian Sandstone paving. Would a liner only be sufficient to suit both raised Bed and paving or should I fit an additional wooden base (i.e. slats...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Madelyn

Is the wood planed please ?Do we need to do a lot of smoothing it before small children can be near it ?Thanks. MM.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

eli

this seems to be three times the size of the 20 euro one, so why is it more than three times the price. you could just buy three of the small 7 inch ones and put them one on top of the other.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Anita

What treatment has been applied to the timber? Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Deborah Birch

I like this idea but I need 6ftx2ft, not the 6ftx3ft is there chance this could be done, Please I could then grow my veggies

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

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?)?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Kevin

Do the boards come with the fixing holes already drilled?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

Paul

Hi, "Soil/compost mix available to fill" - Does this mean the soil comes with that price or do I have to order it separately?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Philip Purcell

Am I correct in reading that I can get a raised bed in 12ft by 2ft kits, 9inch high ?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Phil

21 inch 4x4 premier raised bed.Can you tell me the top soil and compost to fill it I'm going to use it mostly for Slad leaf and other vegetables.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Gill

Hi can you tell me how much soil I need for a premier 6’ x 4’ 14” deep pleaseMany thanks

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Question 20

Phil

I'm putting a 21inch deep 3x4 onto a patio which I can't mark so i will be using a liner. Now are the liners totally sealed or do they release water in heavy rain ?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Hanka

How much compost would I need for this raised bed?

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Question 22

Hanka

Is the timber certified to be used for organic food crop?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Sandra Davis

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

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

Matt

We recently purchased one of these and are planning to place it directly into concrete. Is there anything we need to consider from a drainage perspective?Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

Kathleen Kelly

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

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

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...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Ana Gutierrez

Hi, I would like to put this raised bed in my terrace but it does not look like it has a bottom to keep the soil in. Do you sell anything that I can attach at the bottom?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

Tina Clay

If I put this on a lawn, would I need to dig up the grass first, or would it be OK to leave under the soil, if I was growing veg?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Peter Jopling

Hi I don’t seemed to have been supplied any screws..! Can you tell me what size I need..?Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

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?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Holly B

Where is the wood for the beds sourced from? Is it sustainable timber?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

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...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

Stephen

Hi there I was gonna buy this raised bed, can you tell me me how many 25kg bags of pea gravel would be needed to fill the bed? And the same for the 4ft square one? Do you sell pea gravel around 10mm minimum Thanks

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 35

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?...

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 36

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

JING

what is the different between Split Level Raised Flower Bed and this new premier split level Raised vegetable Bed

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

David

Hello can this be used on a large outdoor roof terrace

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Sean

Is this suitable for heavier plants, such as butternut squash?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Lesley Easton

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

Denise Alexander

Is the wood preserved or treated? If so, are all preservatives or treatment chemicals non toxic and approved by the soil Association>

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Kate

Hello, we are thinking of getting the taller version of this for a starter veggie garden. Approx how much soil will it take to fill? also it is sited on a concrete slab do we need to pop gravel in the bottom for drainage?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Grainne Hayes

is there a bottom to this? could it be placed on tarmac?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Rebecca

How many litres of compost would I need to fill this planter (14-21 inch) - Thanks.

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

Patricia Dobson

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

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

Joe

Does the 2,000 litres of soil for the 14 to 21 inch unit fill the entire bed i.e. both split level units and the corner section?

Answer posted 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

Emma

Would you be able to tell me how much soil I will need to fill one of the 6ft x 3ftx 14 inch beds?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Sarah P

I need to be very precise on dimensions because we are fitting panels above the raised bed to create a safe enclosure for a spoilt tortoise. Once erected are the 6x6 kits precisely 6ft x 6ft, or is that the length of the planks so that the true erected di...

Answer posted 8 years ago 1 answer

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