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Original Veggie Bed Sage Garden Planting Mist Green Vegetable Steel Planter Easy to Grow our Own 1x Veg Bed by Thompson and Morgan. (Mist Green)

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We recommend placing the bottom edge of the bed in a layer of 10-20mm gravel. This allows excellent drainage and protects the bottom edge of the bed. Placing on level ground is also advised. No liner is required. Organic Garden Catalogue strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3. These beds can get quite long - I set a couple of mine up in the shape that’s about 2x8’. At this length (and maybe at any length) it helps to level ground. If you don’t have level ground they’re still very usable but you’ll need to do a little extra — level the ground, or dig parts of the bed a bit into the ground, or set them up on a bed of gravel maybe, etc. (This probably is an issue regardless of what raised bed you buy or build.) The raised bed measures 30cm high which is the ideal depth for growing a range of vegetables and herbs or even use as a flower planter for a splash of summer colour.

Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3. The strong walls are made from durable, weatherproof Zincalume® steel with an attractive sage-green Colourbond coating, lasting up to 4 times as long as normal galvanised steel. There are so many ways to build raised beds, and there is something for every budget and "look". To me, the best way to go on any project is to recycle or "re-purpose" as many materials as you can.(more money for other things. I like that) For example, most folks use wood for their raised beds, or products made to look like wood. You can go to your local builders store and pay for brand new top of the line timber but you dont have to do it that way even if your budget allows you to! Use "barter" when you can. Here in North Carolina we have access to a number of bartering groups. Nationally, there is Craigslist. Always watch for people wanting to get rid of lumber, and you just might have something to trade for the wood you need. Raised beds don’t suit every garden type. It’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of this gardening method before committing money and time to such a large DIY project: Benefits of Raised BedsThese hardwearing raised beds are a comfortable working height of 40cm (16”). For the best results, construct them on level ground, preferable on a bed of 10-20mm of gravel to allow excellent drainage and prevents deterioration of the bottom edge of the bed. This super-strong, steel raised bed can be set up in any one of four shapes. The chic modular planter provides a modern and stylish take on galvanised trough planters. Made from extremely durable Zincalume® steel with Colourbond coating so it lasts up to four times longer than regular galvanised steel. Currently a market leader in Australia, this popular metal raised bed is manufactured using high quality Steel Panels, coated in an Aluminiun & Zinc Alloy and then powder coated cream for a long lasting weatherproof finish. The metal raised bed comes with stainless steel fasteners and a UV and weather stabilised safety edging. The long lasting 0.6mm (22 gauge) steel panels and strong fixings make this an extremely durable raised bed and comes with a 5 year manufacturer's guarantee. Practical and stylish, in every way! Original Veggie Beds are perfect for vegetables, flowers and herbs, and make fabulous alpine troughs too. With an old-fashioned 1940’s charm, these corrugated steel planters will have you eager to ‘dig for victory’ and ‘grow your own’! Just perfect for creating some vintage appeal in the garden or on the allotment. Wood: Attractive and easy to install, wood has only one disadvantage – it rots. Some woods last better than others (e.g. cedar) but may cost more and come from unsustainable sources. Various treatments to preserve wood are available but many contain substances that can be dangerous near edible plants. For further details see my article on Treating Wood for Vegetable Gardens.

You can put them together with just a screwdriver and the included wrench, and that’s very easy to do. (But note that it’s even... read more The beds seem like they are good quality and are easy to put together. Manufactured from durable, weatherproof Zincalume® steel with an attractive paperbark-white Colourbond coating, lasting up to 4 times as long as normal galvanised steel. If persistent perennial weeds are a problem then a layer of weed-suppressant fabric can be laid at the bottom. There needs to be good drainage and the wooden sides need to ‘breathe’ so sheet plastic isn’t advisable.

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Happy gardening for 2011 everyone, and be gentle on the earth by using as much re-purposed materials as you can. It saves you money, and better still, saves our planet by reducing your carbon footprint. Improved Drainage: Because the soil in a raised vegetable bed is higher than the surrounding area water will naturally drain out from it. This is very useful in situations where drainage is a problem – particularly on clay soils and waterlogged vegetable plots.

In the UK and in many parts of the world raised beds have become almost synonymous with the renewed popular interest in vegetable gardening. Gardening catalogues are full of raised bed kits which they claim will get you ‘set up in minutes’ and enjoying your own fresh vegetables without all the hassle of digging or weeding. Not all of these promises are true – raised beds still require hard work in my experience – but there are good reasons why they might work well in your garden. Having gardened using raised beds and a standard flat plot, here’s my guide to deciding if they’re the best option for you and building successful, long-lasting raised beds... Are Raised Beds Right for Your Garden? Family Friendly: Not treading on soil can help keep the soil structure good for seedlings and reduce or eliminate the need for digging. Keeping children and pets from damaging your prize plants can be a challenge but raised beds clearly separate the growing area from the paths in a way that’s clear even to toddlers. Re: "just me" - Polytunnels are like plastic greenhouses. Essentially they are large hoops onto which plastic is tautly fastened onto the hoops. You can make them any size you want which is ideal if you have specific requirements such as large access or height and so on. The materials are important: they need to be UV-stabilised and the hoops can create hot-spots where it meets with the plastic and so you need some heat-resistant tape there. Light-transmission falls by around 10-20% depending on the plastic you choose. So there are lots of things to thinks about, but in my opinion, not much more so and the big thing about polytunnels is they are relatively cheaper *but* the plactic has a short life-span of around 5 years or so, depending on weather, stress and abuse factors. You can put them together with just a screwdriver and the included wrench, and that’s very easy to do. (But note that it’s even easier with a power tool, drill or impact driver.) This super-strong, steel raised bed can be set up in any one of six shapes. The chic modular planter provides a modern and stylish take on galvanised trough planters. Made from extremely durable Zincalume® steel with Colourbond coating so it lasts up to four times longer than regular galvanised steel. Choose the shape that suits your needs: as a long, narrow bed, as a traditional square bed, or one of two rectangular shapes. At 40cm high (bed height may vary +/-50mm), it’s suitable for all types of vegetables, herbs and flowers and minimises bending and stooping when you’re planting or weeding.

Finally, you know all those yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream plastic containers we use? Save them, poke a couple holes in the bottom (I put the holes on the side of the containers so that a bit of water will stay at the bottom for the plants)fill them with dirt and bingo-bango you have planting containers for everything! All your starts will have plenty of room to grow and spread roots and you can save and re-use them every year. All you need is the planting soil... and you can use different types of soil based on the needs of the plants you want to grow. Dobies strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3. Improved Soil: Once a raised bed has been created, you can easily fill it with whatever rich soil and compost you have available. This is much easier than having to dig it into existing ground and often gardeners will fill it with sterile compost giving the vegetables a head-start over the weed seeds that will inevitably come.

Choose the shape that suits your needs: as a long, narrow bed, as a traditional square bed, or one of two rectangular shapes. At 40cm high, it’s suitable for all types of vegetables, herbs and flowers and minimises bending and stooping when you’re planting or weeding. (PLEASE NOTE: The raised bed in its largest configuration will need approximately 600 litre of compost to fill it.) Then you have weed barrier cloth. Why spend your hard earned dollars when newspaper works just as well. Put several layers of newspaper,(dont use any shiny paper, just plain, thin newsprint) and wet it lightly as you go. Be sure to overlap and it will last for many, many years.Use care when laying the paper so there are no tears and wet it well at first then cover with a thin layer of soil. Viola! Money in the bank! You can also use flattened out cardboard boxes, and they work especially well on garden paths covered with mulch. The raised bed is powder coated in cream and will be a stylish addition to any garden, an attractive and simple way to grow your own this season. Once the beds are completed it’s time to fill them with good quality compost or soil. For large areas the best option is often to buy recycled compost by the tonne as it is surprising just how much soil is required. Look for good quality compost or topsoil that will add plenty of nutrients and retain moisture. This can be topped up every few years to add new nutrients and raise the level where the soil has settled down. Hi, I have been gardening for over 30 years now, and enjoy experimenting with old and new techniques. Our present raised beds are made of untreated spruce and pine, rested on a sand base. I(and hubby and tractor) dug down 2 feet, laid landscaping fabric(some biodegradable and some not so much)and then filled with local soil and compost. The beds are 12 inches above ground and 4 wide 8 feet deep. We also cobbled together irregular raised beds with very old barn boards, using wooden pegs we pounded into the ground to hold the boards. this was fast simple and effective.More Expensive: There’s no getting around it, raised beds cost more than traditional vegetable plots. If you use wood then they will eventually need replacing so it’s important to work out the cost and how many years’ use you will get from them.

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