Re: Raised iris bed construction
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Raised iris bed construction
- From: m*@ix.netcom.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:12:05 -0600 (MDT)
Teresa Cobb wrote:
>
> I hope this is not considered too much off topic....I am going to make
> some raised beds to plant iris in. My question: Is a 2x4 on its side
> deep enough or should I get something more along the lines of
> landscape timbers? I know RR ties are a no-no due to their coating.
> Thanks, Teresa
You said the magic word "IRIS", so, no you are not off topic ....
It depends on how high you would like your beds to be. I've seen where
2 x 6's were used. The only question is how much dirt do you want to get
and haul for the beds.
Diana Winship
Richardson, Texas
