Making Organic Raised Bed Gardening Instructions
Raised bed gardening is a great way to garden!
You can control the soil in a smaller area, building it up with compost or other amendments.
To make organic raised beds, you have to be sure to use the right kind of materials. This includes not only the soil, but the enclosure as well. You have to be sure to never use lumber treated with chemicals like creosote.
There are several options for sideboards of an organic raised bed garden.
You can use untreated wood, and treat it yourself with an organic product. Wood preservatives help keep the wood in good shape by preventing rot, decay, water and insect damage. They can be applied by brush, roller, dipping or spraying.
One company that carries these products is Bioshield Healthy Living Paints. They carry a number of different oils, and many other options for use in your home when painting or cleaning. They’re worth checking out.
Other options include:
- recycled plastic lumber
- plastic/wood composite lumber
- cement-board panels
- fiber-cement panels
Whatever you decide to use, make sure it’s something that won’t leach anything harmful into the soil!
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