Answer by Tyler K. for What is a good alternative to pressure treated wood...
Here is some useful info for you. I've been using a product called the eco wood treatment for years and it is amazing. It is a wood preservative that is completely non toxic and suitable for use with...
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permanent raised beds without structure]11]]2[2 year old beds out of pumice soil in a lodgepole jack pine association]3]3Concrete leaches lime into the soil around it raising the pH. Which might be a...
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You could also use stacked cinder blocks if you don't want to worry about the wood rotting away. Plus you get extra pockets for plants on the side if you stack the cinder blocks with the holes up.
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Cypress hasn't been mentioned so I thought I'd throw that out there. It has very good decay and insect resistance.Cypress has the approval of Burton Guster II.Henry Spencer: So what kind of wood are we...
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I wanted to use cedar but didn't want to pay the premium. I found a good article about using cedar pickets, so I built mine like this: $10 Cedar Raised Garden Beds.
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Just to add a few notes about my experiences:Southern yellow pine lasted 3 years.SYP with linseed oil applied the first year added another year to its life, maybe.This year I built cedar boxes similar...
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Here in the rural northeast, rough-sawn hemlock is a popular choice. Cedar is also a good choice as is redwood. Try to get heart-wood if possible. I have had garden boxes out (with ground contact) for...
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Constructed 3 large raised containers 5 years ago using green oak and have found this to be a successful material. I was looking for a very solid and long lasting material. The raised boxes are 4' x...
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Check out juniper! It lasts longer than cedar or redwood without any chemicals, plus it is an invasive species in Oregon. Cutting it helps to restore the grassland ecosystem -- no old growth forests...
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I build my raised beds out of 2x12x8 boards of Douglas Fir framing boards. They will last over a decade. I live in Oklahoma, zone 6. Do not use treated wood for edible gardening - unless your consumers...
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Cedar, redwood, brick, cinder block. There are limitless options. The keys are durability (rot-resistance) and safety (won't leach poisons)
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@kevinsky's answer is very good if you want to keep edged raised beds.Another thing to consider is that "raised beds" don't need any kind of edge. They're mainly for aesthetics -- which might be...
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Cedar is the most commonly available rot resistant wood. There is another solution which lacks aesthetic qualities but adds years to the life of wood. Wood rots when it is constantly moist. Here's how...
View ArticleWhat is a good alternative to pressure treated wood for raised beds?
I've had my pressure treated wood raised beds for my vegetable garden since 2005 and was recently made aware of the potential risks of using this kind of wood. I have seen conflicting articles saying...
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