Last updated at 02/13/2025 14:15:19
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
Poorly packaged with 4 pieces damaged in the sealed cartons. Instructions included were for a smaller version of the item. Pieces not labelled. Flimsy materials and the rubbing stripping to cover the to too short to go all the way around.
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
So, this was a tool-less assembly: No, it’s not! Firstly, the tiny spanner tool to fix the sheets together would have resulted in an RSI injury! The assembly instructions were near to useless; by the time I assembled my 2nd of 4 beds, I had a procedure of my own, down pat! The bracing system on this design is useless and a metal strap would have been a better option. The worst of it though, is that rather than selling a bed at 2.2m, why not 2.4m and make it one piece of sheeting, as opposed to 3 for each longer side??? Pre-drill the sides for the bracing and then you’ve got a design that can be assembled by one person.So, once the bed was built, I had to move it to its final resting place……whoops! When you lift it up the long and short sides of the bed slip out of ... MoreSo, this was a tool-less assembly: No, it’s not! Firstly, the tiny spanner tool to fix the sheets together would have resulted in an RSI injury! The assembly instructions were near to useless; by the time I assembled my 2nd of 4 beds, I had a procedure of my own, down pat! The bracing system on this design is useless and a metal strap would have been a better option. The worst of it though, is that rather than selling a bed at 2.2m, why not 2.4m and make it one piece of sheeting, as opposed to 3 for each longer side??? Pre-drill the sides for the bracing and then you’ve got a design that can be assembled by one person.So, once the bed was built, I had to move it to its final resting place……whoops! When you lift it up the long and short sides of the bed slip out of the corner pieces: I then needed to put metal self tapping screws it to fix the sheets to the corner brackets.Eventually, all 4 beds were completed and moved to an area in my garden.I wouldn’t go near this product ever again!
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
I've recently bought the Birdies designer garden bed to grow some veggies. It was very easy to assemble and I am well satisfied with it. Can't wait for the veggies to grow!!
Poorly packaged with 4 pieces damaged in the sealed cartons. Instructions included were for a smaller version of the item. Pieces not labelled. Flimsy materials and the rubbing stripping to cover the to too short to go all the way around.
So, this was a tool-less assembly: No, it’s not! Firstly, the tiny spanner tool to fix the sheets together would have resulted in an RSI injury! The assembly instructions were near to useless; by the time I assembled my 2nd of 4 beds, I had a procedure of my own, down pat! The bracing system on this design is useless and a metal strap would have been a better option. The worst of it though, is that rather than selling a bed at 2.2m, why not 2.4m and make it one piece of sheeting, as opposed to 3 for each longer side??? Pre-drill the sides for the bracing and then you’ve got a design that can be assembled by one person.So, once the bed was built, I had to move it to its final resting place……whoops! When you lift it up the long and short sides of the bed slip out of ... MoreSo, this was a tool-less assembly: No, it’s not! Firstly, the tiny spanner tool to fix the sheets together would have resulted in an RSI injury! The assembly instructions were near to useless; by the time I assembled my 2nd of 4 beds, I had a procedure of my own, down pat! The bracing system on this design is useless and a metal strap would have been a better option. The worst of it though, is that rather than selling a bed at 2.2m, why not 2.4m and make it one piece of sheeting, as opposed to 3 for each longer side??? Pre-drill the sides for the bracing and then you’ve got a design that can be assembled by one person.So, once the bed was built, I had to move it to its final resting place……whoops! When you lift it up the long and short sides of the bed slip out of the corner pieces: I then needed to put metal self tapping screws it to fix the sheets to the corner brackets.Eventually, all 4 beds were completed and moved to an area in my garden.I wouldn’t go near this product ever again!
I've recently bought the Birdies designer garden bed to grow some veggies. It was very easy to assemble and I am well satisfied with it. Can't wait for the veggies to grow!!
Bought 2 of these and they are great. Easy to assemble and they seem strong and durable. They are a good size, but note, you will be shovelling over 1 ton of soil into each one!
There were no instructions.. was a real battle putting this thing together.
This item is NOT as per the photograph. The sides of the item are two separate sheets, not a single sheet as shown in the illustration above. Makes for a much more complicated construction. Something about truth in advertishing - not - here as well!
Ok finished product but not cut to specifications (approximately 10% wider than specified), plus the instructions were generic and pretty much for a rounded edge gardenbed, not the one you actually buy. Had to figure it out which is ok if you’re used to assembling stuff but not if you’re doing this for the first time. Working on getting a refund on one of the garden beds as it was not to specification and didn’t fit on the slab where it was intended to go.
I have two in this size which I purchased nearly four years ago. The colour has not faded. They have not buckled, which was my main concern when I first installed them. I have these in several sizes and would say the same for all of them.Mine are filled with cacti and succulents, and the raised beds provide excellent drainage.
Well designed, good materials, easy to construct and attractive raised garden bed.
Well-constructed, easy to build. Corners a bit loose, but will be fine when filled with soil.
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Growing your own has never been easier using Birdies Select-A-Size range. The Australian Made Select-A-Size range offers 550+ sizes in increments of 100mm allowing you to fit any garden space.
Growing your own has never been easier using Birdies Select-A-Size range. The Australian Made Select-A-Size range offers 550+ sizes in increments of 100mm allowing you to fit any garden space.
Growing your own has never been easier using Birdies Select-A-Size range. The Australian Made Select-A-Size range offers 550+ sizes in increments of 100mm allowing you to fit any garden space.
