Re: New raised beds
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- Subject: Re: New raised beds
- From: T*@webtv.net (Thomas-Fonta Hegerich)
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:41:30 -0500 (EST)
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I use locust posts. They contain a natural preservative that prevents
rotting so they last for 20-30 yrs. About 6-8 in diameter is a good
size. Old RR ties are used by many people , the preservative used on
them was normally creosote that apparently does not affect plants.