1 year ago
Is there anything I can do to treat the lumber/railroad ties used for my raised garden bed that isn't toxic to plants or consumption?
Had a raised bed for a few years and it's looking pretty shotty. Don't remember if they're railroad ties or just sticks of lumber. Bought at Home Depot years ago.
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M$1 Answer
Why not just rebuild new ones using cedar? There are no wierd chemicals to worry about and cedar looks better as it ages. Cedar is not likely to rot or be eaten by bug so it make a good choice. Well made cedar boxes should last ten or more years.
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M$
rebuilding with cedar isn't an option right now.
Try the Mother Earth News back issues for some ideas for recycling your old materials into a refreshed box. Good luck.