Premier 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 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 2

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 5 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

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Question 4

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?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 5

Mrs shenton

Do you make beds made to measure

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 6

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.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

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...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 8

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.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 9

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.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 10

Anita

What treatment has been applied to the timber? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 11

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Kevin

Do the boards come with the fixing holes already drilled?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

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?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 15

Philip Purcell

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 16

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.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

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 ?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 18

Gill

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 19

Hanka

How much compost would I need for this raised bed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 20

Hanka

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 21

Sandra Davis

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 22

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Kathleen Kelly

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 24

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 25

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?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 26

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?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 27

Peter Jopling

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 28

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 29

Holly B

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 30

John

Hi, do you have any pictures or a video showing how the single liner fits into the split level raised bed? I am guessing I need to cut it so it fits round the posts that hold the higher level???Many thanks

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

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Question 31

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...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Linda

Is the bed deep enough to plant raspberry canes?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

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 35

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

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Question 36

JING

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 37

David

Hello can this be used on a large outdoor roof terrace

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Sean

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 39

Lesley Easton

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 40

Denise Alexander

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 41

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Grainne Hayes

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 43

Rebecca

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 44

Patricia Dobson

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 45

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?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 46

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?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 47

N Keegan

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 48

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

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...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 50

Mary

Is it possible to just buy the 6x2ft bed on its own?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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