How to choose
Getting the right kit for your plot
Pick your bed depth
15cm and 30cm suit salad leaves, herbs and strawberries. 45cm and above suit carrots, parsnips and no-dig growing where you want real root room.
Liner or no liner?
A liner protects the timber, holds moisture and keeps compost where it should be. Unlined kits cost less and suit free-draining spots.
Protect what you grow
Netting, fleece and plant supports keep birds, frost and wind off young plants. Measure the area you need to cover before ordering.
Garden questions we get asked
How deep should a raised bed be?
15cm to 30cm is plenty for salad leaves, herbs and strawberries. Go to 45cm or deeper for carrots, parsnips and potatoes, or if you want to garden standing up rather than kneeling.
Is the timber safe for growing food?
Our raised beds use FSC-certified pressure-treated timber from responsibly sourced forests, treated for ground contact and widely used for growing food. A liner adds a further barrier if you prefer one.
How much compost will I need?
Multiply length by width by depth in metres to get cubic metres, then multiply by 1,000 for litres. A 1m x 2m bed at 30cm deep needs roughly 600 litres. Ring us if you would like us to work it out with you.
Do the beds come assembled?
They arrive flat-packed with corner posts included and go together with basic tools. The larger sizes are heavy once built, so assemble them where they are going to live.
Can I extend a bed later?
Yes. Kits can be extended or stacked rather than replaced, so you can grow the plot a season at a time.
What netting do I need for birds?
Heavy-duty woven netting suits fruit cages, brassicas and ponds. Check the mesh size against what you are keeping out, and allow extra width so the netting sits clear of the leaves.